Ted,
you need to get up to speed....the old techniques used soft solder. Nowdays with a good tig machine the seam can be eliminated completely. Many people who offer sleeving use this method as it is cosmetically superior. A good Tig machine is not too intense for the job and is actually suited to much finer work. Ever hear of micro welding? My machine can weld tin cans together without worries of burning through the thin metal. My how technology has changed.
Steve

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