Soldering supplies no structural strength. It's primarily for cosmetic work.
Brazing, although not as strong as a good weld, ismuch much stronger than
any soldered joint.
George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L
(getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Begin <bkb@vol.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, December 24, 1997 12:04 PM
Subject: Brazing or Soldering?
>Whats the best way to fill-in sheet metal around the battery box area?
>My TR-6 Practical Restorer's Guide talks about brazing metal to weak
>areas, but solder seems like it would be easier & cheaper.
>
>Thanks All
>
>Brad
>Atlanta, GA
>CF12577U, CD3598L
>
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