Brazing Shortcut

A simple way to braze without having to clamp work in place. This video shows several ways I use this technique for brazing different pieces of metal sculpture without having some complicated ways of holding pieces in position..

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[hvacpeter]

Beautiful work!

[897473]

Thanks for commenting. I'm assuming that you are in HVAC.

[algae1000]

Great tip! With the "dob of bronze", who needs a third hand? You probably use quite a lot of O2 and acetylene, but what do you recommend for the occasional welder for the least expensive, most practical way to keep those gases handy in your workshop? Purchase or rent tanks? What size? 40cf? Thank you for your videos!

[897473]

Size? Depends on how much Oxy/Ace you are going to use. The smaller cylinders are convenient but they don't last long. If you go with the smaller cylinders you can always trade them in on larger cylinders. It is a hit on your wallet, but buying your cylinders is cheaper in the long run. For the home shop I'd probably go with the mid sized cylinders.

[Tim Wilson]

THis very inspiring. I am just getting into brazing and I am curious what oxy/ac pressures you use and what tip size for that thin rod?

[897473]

I use 5# ace / 6# oxygen For my work I usually use a 0 or 00 tip

Brazing with  3/32 SCRAPPED flux coated brazing rod. On my web site you will find close to twenty free videos on brazing.

[hvacpeter]

Yes. But you're an artist.

[78panzerfaust]

great work

[897473]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, those golf bags are neat. As for patience, I do have patience for the things I like to do.

[Cyndi Shantz]

What a great tip George! I've been welding for about 2years now but just starting to get into brazing for some of my pieces and will definitely be using this technique. I loved the golf bag...you must have the patients of a saint to do all of those spokes ont that big wheel bike!