Thanks for the feedback.

My plan was to go the hand tool way and hack, file and sand the old braze-ons off, and prepare the new cantis studs at home.

Being a total newbie to framebuilding and frame modifying, I was then planning on doing the brazing at a local cycle cooperative where they do brazing one day every month. I’ve not yet attended, but I assume it would be supervised by someone experienced who can offer assistance.

The suggestion to use brass rather than silver is much appreciated. I’ve read though that, due to the higher temps required for brass brazing, silver is better for heat sensitive places like forks. Given the removal and rebrazing of the new studs, is it at all risky to go with brass on the forks?

Thanks!
Sam