For a strength of joints, welding comes first, followed by a good braze and
then silver soldering. Getting the braze or solder into a substantial joint
may make the joint almost as strong as a weld joint but any voids will
decrease the strength. The brazed joint is of a stronger metal than a
silver solder joint so the tear strength will be higher with the brazed
joint.

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