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Originally Posted by Rochet
Thanks for the answers.
Does anybody know if it is welded it will hold?
Butt-Weld brazing would be weak, and would require a lot of material build-up around the joint. It could be done, but wouldn't be my choice.

Brazing an external ring or sleeve over the crack might be the strongest, and nearly as strong as a typical lugged frame, except that the tubing is thinner mid-tube.

If a good TIG welding job is done, it will weaken the metal slightly near the weld, and the metal is very thin, so it is hard to say.

I wouldn't invest a fortune on restoration in case the crack would reappear, or other stresses are found, but you might get a good rideable frame.
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