Having worked in a welding supply store, we were always told that MAPP and
propane would not work for brazing. Acetylene was the only acceptable fuel
gas. Something about MAPP / propane lacking a free carbon necessary to make
a bond. Of course, the real real may have been that this store only sold
acetylene!!
kengano@advant.com
-----Original Message-----
From: George P. Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
To: Andrew Linkens <alinkens@nuera.com>
Cc: Triumph mailing list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, January 09, 1998 6:45 AM
Subject: Re: Brazing/lead loading/soldering
>Use an inexpensive MAPP gas oxygen rig to braze. Someitmes you can even use
>propane, but MAPP is easier.
>
>George Richardson
>'57 TR3, TS15559L
>(getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
>http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Andrew Linkens <alinkens@nuera.com>
>To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Friday, January 09, 1998 4:26 AM
>Subject: Brazing/lead loading/soldering
>
>
>Any brazing experts out there?
>I use a MIG welder for most of my welding work with no complaints. However,
>I've been wondering recently about trying brazing for non-structural
repairs
>in
>an area that is a bit sensitive to heat (area of the car roof near the
>drainage
>channels - I don't want to damage the headlining).
>Can a MIG be adapted for brazing? If not, what about a standard arc welder?
>I've also considered lead loading but have never tried this yet.
>What about soldering (or is this the same thing as lead loading)?
>
>Any information from the list would be appreciated
>
>Andy
>
>
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