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05-09-2012, 07:48 AM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Cal.
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| Is this MAPP kit ok to start with
Hi, I would like to start making my own cages. I have experience welding with wire feed, but never tried brazing. I read a couple articles here and am up on the basics. Would this kit be ok to start with Bernzomatic Oxygen MAPP Brazing Torch Kit 330392 at The Home Depot or is there a better starter kit you experienced pros could recommend. Also I'm in Orange County, Calif. and will need some brake line. Any suggestions on where to buy. Thanks ......... Chris P.S. I'm on an Apple iPhone and am unable to use this forums search function :( Last edited by cloudswimmer; 05-09-2012 at 07:50 AM. Reason: Still waking up this morning |
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05-09-2012, 08:12 AM | #2 |
No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO
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I've never used that one, but from what I've heard the oxygen tank doesn't last long. If you just want to get started building your own cages and tube work, you might want to look into silver soldering. It's extremely strong and pretty easy to learn with a bit of practice. I use this torch which works fine, and you don't need oxygen tanks: TS4000T MPP Torch-330216 at The Home Depot |
05-09-2012, 08:48 AM | #3 | |
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Thanks again! Chris | |
05-09-2012, 08:56 AM | #4 |
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Im no expert on brazing and welding but i recently acquired this set and Trying it for the first time I'm fairly happy with it. What Juan says is true the oxygen runs out pretty quick and that's where pre-planning and set up of all your pieces is a good idea. If you're building just for yourself I feel it's a decent investment but if you plan on doing a lot of fabricating I would suggest a small oxy-acetylene set up like the one at harbor freight or home depot |
05-09-2012, 09:22 AM | #5 |
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Off topic but are you viewing through safari? Or tapatalk? If its the safari, you just need to click in the links a couple of times to initiate them lol
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05-09-2012, 09:56 AM | #6 |
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05-09-2012, 11:17 AM | #7 | |
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I wouldn't use this set if I was going to build a lot of chassis but as far as the small ones go it has the smallest tip that I found. As far as brakeline goes I get mine at Napa auto. They have 6' sticks for like $7 or something like that. | |
05-09-2012, 01:02 PM | #8 | |
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05-09-2012, 01:54 PM | #9 |
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get a crosstech torch head. there expinsive but will braze with mapp and propane. using 1/8" brazing rods. between the cheap gas and cheap brazing rods it will pay for its self quick. guy i work with uses it to braze HVAC systems Crosstech Double Torch Head with Clean Out TM2100CLO | eBay YES you can braze with propane |
05-09-2012, 02:35 PM | #10 |
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05-09-2012, 07:32 PM | #11 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Cal.
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Thanks! | |
05-09-2012, 07:51 PM | #12 |
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I also have that torch. It LOVES its oxygen for sure (holding your breath while brazing doesn't help either). After doing several bumpers, sliders and a full cage I have gotten very fast at getting the flame adjusted correctly. Once you figure that part out you can make it a lot further on one tank. Figure 2-3 Oxy's per Mapp tanks. It's been a great starter set. I forgot to pack it up last winter and one of the lines cracked (making it useless). I returned it to Lowes and got a brand new one this Spring...one of the benefits of Home Depot/Lowes. Have fun and good luck |
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