> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lawrence Lile [SMTP:llile@SALTONUSA.COM]
> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 3:10 PM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Re: [OT]: Looking for good info on doing blazing work?
>
> When I did brazing, it was with an oxyacetylene torch.  If I am not
> mistaken, a simple butane torch doesn't get hot enough.
>
Butane isn't really useable, but you don't need a full oxy-acetylene kit for
small brazing jobs.  You can get Propane or MAPP gas kits that have a high
enough temperatures.


> Brazing is not the
> easiest skill, I would rate it harder than soldering (remember how hard
> that was at first?).  Your first attempt is likely to be a mess.  Brazing
> works best if the parts you are connecting fit very snugly, you end up
> spending more time preparing the two pieces than actually fastening them,
> for a one-off.
>
I have to admitt that I never had much of a problem with brazing.  I used to
use flux filled rods, and as long as the joint was reasonably clean it
flowed very well.

> You'll spend a lot less money, and also burn down less houses, if you just
> take the part to a welding shop.  Any competent welding shop can also
> braze.  Last time I did something like this it costs $10 or so for a small
> weld.
>
Sound advice if the application is a one off, or just a few off.  OTOH it's
a handy skill to learn (along with welding).

Mike


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