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i am new to metalworking so i have a question... what do i need to weld small brass pieces? thanks! |
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On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:55:14 +0200, with neither quill nor qualm,
"chip9munk" quickly quoth: hello! i am new to metalworking so i have a question... what do i need to weld small brass pieces? On the wee small possibility that you're not an out-of-school troll, you'll need an oxy/acetyline torch setup and some brazing rod, plus various holders, flux, brushes, and cleaners. -- Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials. -- Lin Yutang |
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Must you WELD them together? There are many "silver solders" that melt
well below the melting point of most brasses. They can produce pretty strong joints. If the parts weigh only a few ounces, you might get away with a propane bottle torch (hardware store variety) and some low temp silver solder. You will, of course need flux and a way to clean the surfaces to be joined very well. You should google "silver soldering" and look around. You will find plenty of info. Pete Stanaitis ------------------- chip9munk wrote: hello! i am new to metalworking so i have a question... what do i need to weld small brass pieces? thanks! |
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Big questions - strength and color... What is it used for ?
Silver solder is strong but often silver or copper/silver. Might try plummer phosphor/Bronze which is auto fluxing and propane or a little hotter would do small items. You would likely need propane/oxygen for professional grade brazing rod. The plumbing stuff can be had at hardware stores -- used on air conditioning. Martin Martin H. Eastburn @ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net TSRA, Endowed; NRA LOH & Patron Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal. NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member. http://lufkinced.com/ spaco wrote: Must you WELD them together? There are many "silver solders" that melt well below the melting point of most brasses. They can produce pretty strong joints. If the parts weigh only a few ounces, you might get away with a propane bottle torch (hardware store variety) and some low temp silver solder. You will, of course need flux and a way to clean the surfaces to be joined very well. You should google "silver soldering" and look around. You will find plenty of info. Pete Stanaitis ------------------- chip9munk wrote: hello! i am new to metalworking so i have a question... what do i need to weld small brass pieces? thanks! ----== Posted via Pronews.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.pronews.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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"spaco" wrote in message .. . Must you WELD them together? There are many "silver solders" that melt well below the melting point of most brasses. They can produce pretty strong joints. If the parts weigh only a few ounces, you might get away with a propane bottle torch (hardware store variety) and some low temp silver solder. You will, of course need flux and a way to clean the surfaces to be joined very well. You should google "silver soldering" and look around. You will find plenty of info. Ok thanks, I'll look that up! no need for actuall welding... i am working on some steampunk models, so i will need some method to join some pieces together.. thank you all for your answers! |
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Larry Jaques wrote: On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:55:14 +0200, with neither quill nor qualm, "chip9munk" quickly quoth: hello! i am new to metalworking so i have a question... what do i need to weld small brass pieces? For small pieces, you can use a soldering iron. Look for a high wattage iron of the type used for stained glass work. -- Jedd Haas - Artist - New Orleans, LA http://www.gallerytungsten.com http://www.epsno.com |
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On Jun 16, 4:08 am, "chip9munk" wrote:
"spaco" wrote in message .. . Must you WELD them together? There are many "silver solders" that melt well below the melting point of most brasses. They can produce pretty strong joints. If the parts weigh only a few ounces, you might get away with a propane bottle torch (hardware store variety) and some low temp silver solder. You will, of course need flux and a way to clean the surfaces to be joined very well. You should google "silver soldering" and look around. You will find plenty of info. Ok thanks, I'll look that up! no need for actuall welding... i am working on some steampunk models, so i will need some method to join some pieces together.. thank you all for your answers! Oh good lord the steampunkers have found RCM, you guys thought the spammers were bad ... ;) Hey, what're you making? My personal favorite so far is the victorian monitor/pc case with the old-typewriter keyboard. Dave |
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"Jedd Haas" wrote in message ... In article , Larry Jaques wrote: On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:55:14 +0200, with neither quill nor qualm, "chip9munk" quickly quoth: hello! i am new to metalworking so i have a question... what do i need to weld small brass pieces? For small pieces, you can use a soldering iron. Look for a high wattage iron of the type used for stained glass work. is the link then strong enough... i want it to last... and not to brake as soon as it is touched.. |
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Hey, what're you making? My personal favorite so far is the victorian monitor/pc case with the old-typewriter keyboard. i am new to it so i am still collecting materials... i made an old-typewriter keyboard for practice... now i want to buy all the neccesary tools to make what ever comes to mind... if you are interested... check this guy out http://www.crabfu.com/steamtoys/ :) |
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chip9munk wrote:
"Jedd Haas" wrote in message ... In article , Larry Jaques wrote: On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:55:14 +0200, with neither quill nor qualm, "chip9munk" quickly quoth: hello! i am new to metalworking so i have a question... what do i need to weld small brass pieces? For small pieces, you can use a soldering iron. Look for a high wattage iron of the type used for stained glass work. is the link then strong enough... i want it to last... and not to brake as soon as it is touched.. The word is "break" I'd normally not be so pedantic except that when I see the word "brake", my mind takes a totally different path than it should... Back to the question. Use "hard" solder and acid flux. Clean all the flux real good after you're done. You should not use the solder joint to transmit force. It should only be used to stick the parts together. Use a pin or screw or bends in the metal to lock them together then solder. |
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On Jun 18, 3:31 pm, "chip9munk" wrote:
Hey, what're you making? My personal favorite so far is the victorian monitor/pc case with the old-typewriter keyboard. i am new to it so i am still collecting materials... i made an old-typewriter keyboard for practice... now i want to buy all the neccesary tools to make what ever comes to mind... if you are interested... check this guy outhttp://www.crabfu.com/steamtoys/ :) Very cool. Not sure how many of the guys here have heard of 'steampunk', but if they look they'll appreciate the metalwork in that one. Dave |
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The word is "break" I'd normally not be so pedantic except that when I see the word "brake", my mind takes a totally different path than it should... ups, sorry! ;) Back to the question. Use "hard" solder and acid flux. Clean all the flux real good after you're done. You should not use the solder joint to transmit force. It should only be used to stick the parts together. Use a pin or screw or bends in the metal to lock them together then solder. ok, thanks!! |
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On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:43:51 -0700, Jim Stewart
wrote: chip9munk wrote: "Jedd Haas" wrote in message ... In article , Larry Jaques wrote: On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:55:14 +0200, with neither quill nor qualm, "chip9munk" quickly quoth: hello! i am new to metalworking so i have a question... what do i need to weld small brass pieces? For small pieces, you can use a soldering iron. Look for a high wattage iron of the type used for stained glass work. is the link then strong enough... i want it to last... and not to brake as soon as it is touched.. The word is "break" I'd normally not be so pedantic except that when I see the word "brake", my mind takes a totally different path than it should... Back to the question. Use "hard" solder and acid flux. Clean all the flux real good after you're done. The words are "really well". Congratulations though on knowing how to spell "you're". |
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