Thread: Weld or braze
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Old 08-29-12 | 05:57 AM
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Weld or braze

Recently purchased a Bike Friday NWT. Low price due to a broken frame part. It is part that looks like a fork DO. It broke at the base. Most of the loading is axial so I was wondering which approach to use. Brazing would be less of an impact with heat, but maybe it is a non-issue. I could remove the rear triangle and have it cleaned and PC too. If I have it welded, should I chamfer the longitudinal edges for filler?

What are you thoughts?

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