03-22-2011, 10:05 PM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Linwood
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Thinking about trying my hand at brazing. I know most guys here seem to prefer oxy-acetylene set-ups but I have access to air acetylene type torches (B and MC tanks) where I work and I am wondering if that would be suitable for brazing 3/16" brake line and 5/32 or 3/16 rod? I can get small (1/8") tips in either the Swirl (hotter burn) or Sof-Flame (cooler burn) styles. Here are a couple links: Air Acetylene Extreme Standard Torch Kits, 12_56-1252 Air Acetylene Sof-Flame Torch Kits, 13_56-1252 Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
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03-25-2011, 01:28 AM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FrayedEdgeofSanity
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I'm a fan of Turbo torches myself, but I've been waiting fror an ebay bargain on a A-2 tip before experimenting on brake line brazing.
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03-25-2011, 12:38 PM | #3 |
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Cool. I stopped the local welding supply house on the way home yesterday and they have this Smith air actylene wand, tip and hose pkg for about $65 total. With a free tank and regulator from work, I can be into a what I think will be a pretty good brazing set up for cheap.
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04-07-2011, 09:26 PM | #5 |
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You should also check out the INFERNO line from Harris. I have a turbotorch and after demoing the Inferno set, I can tell you they have much better torch heads. They don't get hot, the flame is concentrated straight ahead, right were you want it. I want to sell my turbo for the Inferno, now. |
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