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Forum: Framebuilders

09-24-14, 01:59 PM

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frame brazing start up costs... ugh

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Posted By tuz

I think the Meco can be used with both fuel...

I think the Meco can be used with both fuel gasses. The tips are slightly different but are basically compatible (the recess reduces the tendency of the propane flame to detach and keeps it closer to...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-24-14, 01:52 PM

Replies: 64

frame brazing start up costs... ugh

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Posted By tuz

Some factories did it I think. Not really a...

Some factories did it I think. Not really a hearth, but the frame was fixtured on a jig that had multiple torches blasting each joint. Some preform was inserted to make an internal fillet. I think...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-24-14, 08:50 AM

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frame brazing start up costs... ugh

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Posted By tuz

True. With oxy, you can generate the same amount...

True. With oxy, you can generate the same amount of heat with a much smaller tip. Heats a smaller area quickly and efficiently.

And yes the hearth brazers used a HUGE flame from a 1" (or...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-23-14, 11:40 AM

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frame brazing start up costs... ugh

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Posted By tuz

I got started on a mapp torch. I made a bunch of...

I got started on a mapp torch. I made a bunch of racks and it works well for that. It'll work for braze-ons. And people make it work for frames too. I'm tempted to build a lugged brass frame using a...

Forum: Framebuilders

09-21-14, 08:44 AM

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frame brazing start up costs... ugh

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Posted By tuz

The oxy-map kits will work for a few braze-ons...

The oxy-map kits will work for a few braze-ons but you'll exhaust the oxygen quickly, meaning you'll have to buy more.

If you really want to build frames, it'll cost... Unfortunately...

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