Originally Posted by Kogswell
Speaking of which, can you please tell me what rods to ask for at welding supply?
- what silver rods
- what brass rods
- did you mention tacking w/ a bronze rod?
- what fluxes
56% Cad free silver should be all you need, though some people prefer 50N for stainless. 3/64" is nicer to use than 1/16" but really hard to find.
In a welding shop, the best rod for fillets is bare low fuming bronze in 3/23" or 1/16"
GasFlux C-04 is IMHO easier to get a nice fillet with. But, a newbie will probably have better luck with 3/32" and Henry James only carries 1/16". If you want enough, GasFlux will sell you C-04 in 3/32". I don't know their minimum, might be 10 lbs. I ordered 30 lbs of 3/32" and 15 lbs of 1/16" for myself and other MnHPVA members.
Flux;
Harris White or Black for silver.
Gasflux Blue for bronze. The best you will find in a local shop is a paste flux for Nickel Silver, such as Welco #17. Not bad, but not "Plan A". Harris Black can be used for bronze in an emergency, but I don't recommend it.