Hi Rich and all! Sorry, just got back to this thread! And, I'm afraid I'm in the same boat as the rest of you, when it comes to silver solder???... I've not done enough to trust my limited experience... The machining wouldn't be too tough??... But, then again, I've not yet attempted it... Best to all, til...lat'r....GT BTW, Rich, I'll certainly help you out in any way I can!! ...