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16th May 2019, 07:16 AM
Thread: Brazing Torch?
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Watch this video... How to bronze braze with...
Watch this video...
How to bronze braze with LPG or butane gas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGwKuYP-RNo
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16th May 2019, 07:01 AM
Thread: Brazing Torch?
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Thanks for the replies, I love the brazing...
Thanks for the replies, I love the brazing technique, going to continue practicing and learning
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16th May 2019, 06:56 AM
Thread: Brazing Torch?
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I can melt the bronze for the simple repairs I'm...
I can melt the bronze for the simple repairs I'm doing but will also try the silver solder as well - thanks
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16th May 2019, 06:51 AM
Thread: Plumbers Solder Applications?
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Thanks for the replies, I'm closing this thread -...
Thanks for the replies, I'm closing this thread - not going to try and use plumbers solder for steel
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15th May 2019, 04:17 PM
Thread: Plumbers Solder Applications?
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I tried plumbers solder and it just fell off the...
I tried plumbers solder and it just fell off the steel, what type of flux is required?
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15th May 2019, 04:15 PM
Thread: Brazing Torch?
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I'm using Bernzomatic WB5 Bronze Flux Coated...
I'm using Bernzomatic WB5 Bronze Flux Coated Brazing Rod 1/8", I've actually now finished the job but only by melting the rod with the torch onto the joint, it seems to have worked pretty well. But...
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15th May 2019, 03:33 PM
Thread: Plumbers Solder Applications?
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I was only asking if plumbers solder can be used...
I was only asking if plumbers solder can be used to braze steel, on further research it seems it cannot so I'm not pursuing this line of thought any further - thanks
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15th May 2019, 10:19 AM
Thread: Brazing Torch?
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I have a Bernzomatic TS8000 but it seems not...
I have a Bernzomatic TS8000 but it seems not quite hot enough to braze bronze rods correctly, I can melt the rod with the flame but I know that is not correct way to braze. For what I'm doing it...
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15th May 2019, 10:14 AM
Thread: Plumbers Solder Applications?
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I'm repairing a vintage fan cage, thin steel...
I'm repairing a vintage fan cage, thin steel wire, silver brazing rods seem expensive so I was trying to see if plumbers solder would work. I tried an experiment and it did not.
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15th May 2019, 09:36 AM
Thread: Plumbers Solder Applications?
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Plumbers Solder Applications?
Can basic plumbers solder normally used for copper pies etc be used on any other metals for simple repairs?, or is the next step up to use silver solder?
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15th May 2019, 09:33 AM
Thread: Brazing Torch?
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Brazing Torch?
What are the options for a brazing torch for simple hobby and small repair applications
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26th Apr 2018, 12:11 PM
Thread: Steel Pin - What metal to specify?
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those tent pegs talk about Galvanised Steel and...
those tent pegs talk about Galvanised Steel and Hi-Tensile steel, is mild steel high tensile?
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26th Apr 2018, 12:04 PM
Thread: Steel Pin - What metal to specify?
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Hi Wayne thanks for the reply 5.3 mm is...
Hi Wayne
thanks for the reply
5.3 mm is odd, that is what I measured another product to be, I should find out what standard size steel rods are commonly used, so I will probably change that
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26th Apr 2018, 09:25 AM
Thread: Steel Pin - What metal to specify?
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Thread: Steel Pin - What metal to specify?
Steel pin
approx 28 cm long
hook 6 cm
dia 5.3 mm
used for staking a tree
will be hammered into ground