Originally Posted by
Cynikal
To clarify, to common filler we call "silver" is usually 56% silver which does not build up well but has great capillary action (filling lugs and what not). There are other silver fillers like 50n or 46% silver that can build up like brass (bronze). These are what stainless fillet brazed bikes are generally built with. Search for Kirk frames for some amazing examples.
Thanks for that clarification. I had read the positives about "silver" in the first part, and knew that there are various brazing mixes, but that was it. Thx, lots to know, Best, Eric