I think that is what the DPO of my TR3A used when he smoothed over all the
fender seams. The body shop had a hell of a time removing it.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 3:39 PM
Subject: RE: Was lead...now brazing
> > I believe brazing is done with common acetylene
> > equipment.
>
> Right, although it's also possible to use a carbon arc according to my
books.
>
> > I think the material used for brazing melts at a different temp than the
> steel,
>
> Right again. Brazing is basically a form of high-temperature solder, it
works
> well below the melting point of the steel, so there's less distortion.
It's
> also a lot stronger than lead/tin solder (although still not as strong as
steel)
> and hence very suitable for things like repairing fenders. Also works
well for
> joining dissimilar metals (like steel to cast iron).
>
> Randall
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