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Old 11-26-05 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jake B
Hey Guys,

I was wondering how hard this would be, and if I could do it with no previous brazing experience. I read on a builders website the burnzomatic makes a brazing kit that is actually decent(and it is only $60), and works well on frame building.
Brazing is an art and a developed skill. Most "silver brazing" is done with an oxy-acetylene and takes practice to perfect the skill. Proper fixturing is also a major component to sucess.
You most likely could save yourself money by picking up a nice older lugged frame and refinishing it and building it up to your liking. You would still have the satisfaction of doing it yourself.
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