Art Pfenninger wrote:
> > Brazing is acceptable for some cosmetics, but I wouldn't dream of
> > doing sills with them, it simply isn't as strong.
>
> Well I have to disagree with your disagree. I'll give you the sill
> for welding but brazing is an acceptable, if not perfered method of
> patching metal body parts.
Sure, like fenders and things, because they are effectively
cosmetic. I wouldn't be adverse to say, attaching a dogleg with
braze.
> Depending on the brazing rod some can give a
> joint as strong as a weld.
Decently strong for some applications, but I don't see how
it could be considered "as strong as a weld" when the brazing
rod itself is weaker than steel. Between the two strong metals
there is weak yellow metal, and unless you make an ugly
lap joint with 20in^2 of contact, it isn't going to be as
strong.
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Trevor Boicey, Ottawa, Canada.
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