How much hype is Solder Weld?

[FJ and G]

I was floored when I walked into Radio Shack today and saw this funny tube device for $5 called "Solder Weld."

It claims to be 5 times stronger than a solder joint--and a solder joint, if done properly, is pretty darn strong!"

Is this hype?

Furthermore, it claims to adhere to even iron and steel, even if it's coated! And, the only thing you need is a low heat source like a cheap soldering iron or even a match!

More hype?

I forgot to read if it conducts electricity but it is silver bearing so it probably does.

If all of the claims are accurate, then this product must be superior to ordinary rosin-core solder.

Whatchythink?

[lionelsoni]

It seems to be actual solder in a paste. These folks seem to be selling the same thing, and some other interesting solders, besides:
http://www.solder-it.com/solderpaste.asp

[underworld]

I haven't seen it yet....think I'll go pick up a tube to try it out. I remember way back they had a paste type solder in a tube. Basically a tube of flux with chopped up little bits of solder.......worked quite well. I'll pick up some of the Solder Weld next week.

underworld

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[FJ and G]

If I were to try and stick two metals together that don't take solder, my first choice would be epoxy. But now I'm really wondering if this solder weld is even stronger than epoxy?

Seems like some neat stuff if the hype is justified.