Brazing is the process of joining
metals (copper, brass, bronze, steel, and stainless) together. Using the
Oxygen Acetylene Torch, heating the metals to be joined and flowing bronze
between the metals. This provides a strong bonding of two or more
metals.
To learn to braze is mostly about
doing. Spend a little time with the torch and you can quickly develop the
skill.
Brazing, using the bronze filler
rod is much stronger than soldering.
Brazing not only allows you to
join metals together, the bronze filler overlays the joined metals leaving
bronze colored points of contact which adds a rich contrast with the
other metals.
Although the main purpose here is
to braze metals together for metal sculpture, you will find it useful for
numerous repairs around the home and workshop.
If something breaks, often you
can just braze it back together. Meaning that you don't have to go out
and buy a replacement. (Saving you time and money!)
Gas Welding is another use for
the Oxygen Acetylene Torch. Gas Welding generally refers to welding
steel.
Gas Welding is a bit stronger
than brazing. It's an inexpensive way to join
two pieces of steel together.
Although this video focuses on
brazing, Gas Welding is covered in the video with a hands-on demonstration
of fusion welding and gas welding using the steel filler rod.