Novice Question, Brazing with Propane or Butane - Is this feasible**********

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01-27-09, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wirehead

You know, I suspect that the hidden problem with using a air-fuel torch of any sort is that you are going to have a much larger heat affected zone than if you get in and out with oxygen-fuel. So... joints that look right but a frame that wouldn't hold up long-term.

That's my concern as well.

01-27-09, 07:50 PM

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But if you're working with silver you shouldn't be getting anything hot enough to cause damage.

01-27-09, 07:51 PM

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Oh, and FWIW, I have never had good results with flux covered rods. I find fluxing and brazing as separate steps works much better, for myself at least.