[Shop-talk] Stainless steel welding

[James F Juhas]

The Henrob/Dillon torch is touted as being an effective tool to weld 
stainless.  It's true that its low pressure flame can solve a lot of 
problems, I believe that many techniques can be duplicated with another 
brand small torch.  (However, I have a Henrob, and like it, so haven't 
tried to duplicate its features.)

Anyway, a Henrob supplier offers on-line instruction, including the 
stainless welding process:

http://www.cut-like-plasma.com/info_welding_stainless_steel.htm

That said, can you braze instead of welding the exhaust system?

Chadwick E. Labno wrote:
> I need to gas weld a stainless steel exhaust system and I'm looking for
> suggestions on the correct filler rod. I heard - read - stainless TIG
> rods will work but the counter man at the welding supply tells
> me that is a bad choice but could not offer an alternative. Unless I can
> find some stainless coat hangers I'm at a loss. Ok, just joking about
> the hangers but what I may end up doing is cutting strips off
> the exhaust pipes and use that. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
> chad