Brazing with Copper Wire

Using the brazing process, substitute copper electrical wire.

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[1x93cm]

goddam that brazing is good...

[897473]

Thanks, I always like compliments.

[TheJtbmetaldesigns]

I am also fond of the contrasting aesthetics of bronze brazing over steel. As long as all flux is removed, I prefer painting over a braze

welded joint since it is smoother than gas or electric welding. The flow characteristics of the filler assure there is little or no grinding needed.

[897473]

Thanks for the comment. I agree about the aesthetics of brazing over steel.

[lingd8]

Hi, I was wondering if you can use propylene gas for this kind of brazing, as opposed to the acetylene torch that you appear to be handling. please correct me if I'm wrong about which fuel you're using.

[897473]

I'm using acetylene. I've never used propane. You will just have to give it a try and see if it will do what you want it to do.

It will be slower than acetylene as it is not as hot.

[not2fast4u2c]

I have never used copper wire before I will try that thank's for the tip

[897473]

Thanks for the comment. I'll check the mask lens out.

I don't know what the strength factor would be using copper as the filler rod. Today there are so many metallurgical specific rods I'm sure there are filler rods far better than copper wire.

This would be especially true for bicycle and motorcycle frames where a minimum of rod is needed.



[SoyBoySigh]

You mention not being able to see. I hear that "tinmantech" has developed a special welding mask lens specific to this operation, that blocks the right wavelengths so as to prevent your corneas being burned out. Sounds cool. I'm curious about the strength of such a joint. I know you're an artist, I wonder whether copper wire would make a suitable brazing material for something structural, such as a bicycle or motorcycle frame. I heard certain brazing is stronger than mig/tig, such as aluminum...

[barronredneck]

Hey, great vid on metal brazing. I have been researching the past couple of years about metal sculpture so that I can get my style of work out of my head and your vids are a big help.I know asap I will be ordering your DVD, I can't wait.