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09-06-2006, 09:39 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno
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so i'm kinda proud of my self, i finally figured out how to braze. even though the first thing i made looks like a monkey made it, i'm still happy to of figured it out. you guys have any tips for me?
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09-06-2006, 09:44 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement
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I find it easier to completely mock up the frame with tape, then take the tape off of the area you are about to braize, flux it, then braize away. I also found it to be easier if you preheat the braizing rod with the torch a bit first. My joints also look like someone gave a monkey a torch, but on the simple boxes and shapes I've done, that seemed to be the easiest way. |
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09-06-2006, 09:47 PM
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| MODERATOR™   Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio
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Practice practice, practice, and drink beer.
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09-06-2006, 09:52 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement
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09-06-2006, 09:58 PM
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| MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio
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Is that a problem?
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09-06-2006, 10:09 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LBC
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I couldn't believe how easy it was when I first tried it! I bought Mapp gas, flux, safety-silv, and some brake line to try it out. I tried a couple of joints and was amazed at how easy it was. Strong too! I tried to rip the joint apart, but it ripped the tubbing about 1/4 away from the joint instead!
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09-06-2006, 10:11 PM
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| I wanna be Dave   Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern WA
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Stop stop stop!! I thought about trying but was like hmm I dont have the cash for accesory building but now your making me do it! haha |
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09-06-2006, 11:02 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno
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lol, beer and fire what a combo. fortunatly i'm not into drinking. what do you guys use to hold what your braizing to ensure the right joint/fit?
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09-06-2006, 11:06 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement
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Like I said, if you tape the whole thing together you should have the rright fit and finish. Just take the tape off at the area you need to braize.... a few moments and a little fire later... you have a complete joint!
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09-07-2006, 07:55 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno
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i was gonna try your way xjman, i was just wondering if any one else had a way they prefered
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09-07-2006, 10:39 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Out of my mind!!
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Try Harbor Freight. They have this 90-deg. clamp-looking, well, clamp, that has adjustable angle-positions. It's all made of metal, well no wood or plastic, and it only cost me $4.
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