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Old 07-08-2011, 12:13 AM   #1
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Just curios as to what your guys opinions might be on chassis building. I want to try my hand at a custom chassis but not sure which is the best route to go, tube or rod or both. I have had a little experience in brazing sliders and bumpers but nothing like a complete chassis.
When using rod do you have to fishmouth like tube? Can you braze the rod well enough or do you have to start with a tack weld and then finish up with brazing?
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Old 07-08-2011, 08:33 AM   #2
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I wouldn't use solid rod for the main parts of the chassis...too heavy. I do use 1/8" solid for smaller sections, and I do try to fishmouth them a bit. I silver solder everything and have not had to tack first...just hold it in position and let it flow.
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I wouldn't use solid rod for the main parts of the chassis...too heavy. I do use 1/8" solid for smaller sections, and I do try to fishmouth them a bit. I silver solder everything and have not had to tack first...just hold it in position and let it flow.
fish mouth? Is that just notching the ends?
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Old 01-09-2012, 07:57 PM   #4
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fish mouth? Is that just notching the ends?
Yes, more or less...I try to make the notch match the shape, angle and size of the tube it's going to join.
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Old 01-09-2012, 08:09 PM   #5
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Yes, more or less...I try to make the notch match the shape, angle and size of the tube it's going to join.
Thanks for the clarification, just was a new name for the same thing. Definately worth the effort for a strong joint that also looks good.
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