Brazing with the Oxygen Acetylene Torch
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For over 30 years I have made my living doing metal sculpture and decorative accessories. Brazing lightweight copper, brass, bronze, steel and stainless steel for metal sculpture. Easy to Understand Instruction Day in and day out I use the oxygen acetylene torch to braze metals together. This is not a technical discussion on brazing. This video shows you exactly what I do to braze metals. Through this video you’ll quickly pick up the skills of brazing. There is no textbook jargon, just close up detailed video and commentary in everyday language.
Brazing - Easier than you might think Brazing puts you in control. You’ve got an idea, now you have the skills to bring your ideas into reality. As I mention elsewhere, "it just takes a little practice". Your first attempts may be a bit awkward, but these are the initial steps that everyone goes through. Keep in mind that you can't make a mistake that I haven't made. Step by Step Instruction In this video you will see me demonstrating and describing each step of the process. Starting with lighting the torch, to simple brazes and on to more complicated brazing such as brazing different thicknesses and different metals, such as copper to steel.
For lighting the torch, the steps are repeated so that you have a definite idea of how it is done. For example, adjusting the acetylene flame before adding the oxygen. What is the optimal flame for brazing? I show this in detail so there are no unanswered questions. Included is a section on setting your regulator pressure. Also a section on brazing tip selection and why you'll need several different brazing tips.
There is no need to make this a struggle. Putting my 30+ years of experience to work for you means that you will not have to go through the trial and error process that I went through when I first started. In addition I'll show you some special techniques that will speed you on your way. What I Wish I Had Known The whole idea behind this video is what I'd liked to have known when I started brazing copper, brass, bronze, steel and stainless steel.
Once you've learned how to braze your mind will be flooded with ideas of what you can do with brazing. You probably already have those ideas in your mind right now, all that is missing is knowing how to braze. Brazing for effect This video covers more than just brazing. To be sure, we do want to braze two or more pieces of metal together. But, the brazed joints become part of the sculpture, part of the visual appeal. Flowing the bronze so that the brazed portions present a contrast to the adjoining metals.
As you can see in this small table top bicycle how much the bronze joints add to the finished piece. In addition to the video, there are
special hints in the short videos on this web site. Here is an
example of using a carbonizing flame.
Utilitarian uses for Brazing In addition you'll find utilitarian uses for brazing. When you know how to braze you don't have to run out and find someone to fix something for you - you can do it yourself. This in itself can quickly pay for an oxygen acetylene setup.
Being able to join metals together with brazing opens you up to a whole new world of possibilities. Running time: 60 minutes. $39.95 free shipping |
