i need help figuring out my soldering problem i can't seem to get the solder to bond to anything. i am using flux, maybe my pieces are too smooth. the solder melts and just rolls off. what am i doing wrong?
this is what i'm trying to do

I'm no expert, but usually when the solder just rolls off and won't stick, you have too much heat. It's real easy to get too hot with softer solder. Try heating things up slower and see if it will stick.

Baquero

If you have every thing clean and using proper flux you should not have a problem. I am wondering if you are getting your metal hot enough to accept the solder. Its flowing the solder but not sticking to the metal because your not getting the metal hot enough. Looks like your doing this on an anvil or something maybe its taking to much heat away from the piece. Just a thought, I am sure there is more advice out their. Those Texas guys do a lot of soldering on metal. Come on boys. help him out.

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BAQUERO YOUR METAL IN THE PICTURE LOOKS LIKE A NAIL MADE INTO A SWIVEL. NAILS NEED TO BE SHINY CLEAN BEFORE SOLDERING ESPECIALLY WITH SOFT SOLDER. WHAT SOLDER ARE YOU USING??