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Old 04-28-26 | 02:12 PM
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Tandem Tom
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Bikes: 1992 Serotta Colorado II,Co-Motion Speedster, Giant Escape Hybrid, 1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour

Brazing Practice- Sort of!

Thanks to a fellow here on BF I was able to get some old crowns,steerer tube and bits of fork blades to to do some practice.
My idea was to use brass for the steerer to crown. But after a few attempts I have come to the conclusion that oxy/propane just doesn't produce enough heat. Using silver worked fine.
So next up I would like to fuss with using brass to braze a lug. My idea is to use 2 different size tubes to simulate lug & tube. But is it the same technique to draw the brass through?
Any thoughts/advice would be great!
Now that I am caught up on house projects and am just at the bike shop 2-3 days per week I have so e time to play Framebuilder!
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