That's great to see you keeping the old tech alive. I'm old school and I'd say 95% of the welders I've known have no clue about brazing. I use it constantly. Even had bosses look at me funny when I'm ordering brazing rod
Thanks! Nothing wrong with old tech, sometimes it's better than any new tech. Lots of factors decide what kind of welding should be used for any given project. Glad you liked the video and if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
@@wayofthewrench I sure will.. For sure having as many possible methods at hand are more tools for the box. If I'm stuck without a torch or just plain outta gas, I'll take an arc welder every day. With SMAW you can not only weld just about any type metal, you can cut, pierce holes, preheat, weld studs and gouge. The cutting and drilling might be a little rough, but it's better that standing there with a MiG gun in your hand scratching your head. Lol
Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it. Ya gotta try your best or it's not worth doing and you can't get better either. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!
Welding is a art. I got my certification at David Rankin Tech School back in 1970. When I graduated I could have gone to the east coast for $31 a hour in the ship yard. We had to certify in MiG TIG GAS ARCH. We made our own acetylene gas by charging the gas generator with carbide. Some of the guys didn’t get the generator sealed then they lit a cigarette and the top of the generator caught fire and I grabbed a huge leather welding jacket and smothered the fire then sealing the generator. To this day I don’t know why I did that but the teacher Mr Rathbern was shaking my hand.
Oh yes, welding is definitely an art form. That's cool, I never even thought you could make acetylene gas. Crazy story! Did you end up working as a welder then? Thanks for the watch!
I just sold my acetylene generator. Hated to see it go but enjoyed telling people what it did. They are a bomb if you don't watch them. I still have some carbide. Those were the days.
I can relate , small skill you learned as a dumb youth carry you through your life. Those teachers were the best, and the skills were not part of the class itself for the most part.
An acetylene generator.. now that's interesting. That'd be a nice back up for when the welding supply is closed. And since it's the second hottest gas, I'll bet you could get a rough cut using just air. First I'ma gonna find out how to make a little generator, then do some experimenting.
I'm a retired machinist, but not too old to brush up on skills. I just discovered your channel and like the way you present the subject and teaching style. I'll be browsing through you library for a refresher and learning new skills as well. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome! Glad to have you aboard, welcome to the channel! Hopefully I earned your subscription today. I'm actually a tool &die Machinist by trade too! Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!
Even though I knew how to weld, I can truly appreciate your teaching techniques. Along the way, I have learned bad habits, and I think I can definitely improve with you! Thanks!
I found your channel while researching brazing technique in order to repair holes in the bottom of a fuel tank on a Briggs & Stratton mower with a pulsa prime type carb/tank system. I’ve come across two tanks which are both rotted out in the same location - the lowest point in the tank where water will always settle. I’m aware of safety issues repairing a fuel tank. I’m very impressed with your superb production values and have subscribed to your channel. I’ll be going through your entire welding playlist as a refresher and to fill in gaps in my knowledge. I took a welding class at Mass. Maritime back in the late 1970’s, acquired a complete gas welding setup and built my welding cart as a first project but have hardly used the equipment since then. I’ll probably need to replace at least the hoses, but will be testing every part for leaks. I’ve already watched Episode 2 and already use soapy water to pressure/vacuum test small engine equipment so I’m familiar with the procedures. I also just acquired a leakdown tester so I may be able to use that to confirm gauges are accurate. I’ll ask other questions separately.
Cool, thanks for the subscription! Yeah I try very hard to make the very best videos I can for my viewers so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. Good luck with your gas tank repairs! Welcome to the channel!
Awesome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. I try very hard to make the very best videos I can for my subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Thank you so much for this video! I had 2 uncles growing up, both with their own HVAC companies. At 13, I started working for the uncle that would do things like counting rafters instead of using his tape measure. He taught me how to braze,,, with an oxidizing flame, as it turns out. Seeing you work and just hearing the correct adjectives brought back so many memories of places I went wrong, and where I literally stumbled upon the right techniques. Now, 40+ years later, everything makes so much more sense. Better late than never, I reckon. :)
Sounds like you had some cool uncles that cared enough to try and teach you their skills. Lots of old school skills being lost these days. Hopefully I can help more people learn these skills before they're gone. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
What a great video! Both in production quality as well as information communicated! I came here knowing almost nothing about brazing. I was looking for general information as well as technical information. Exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you very much! I try very hard to make quality videos for people so if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Thanks for the kind words! I might not have been there for you and your friends to learn from in highschool but I can still teach you guys. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
@9:12 You are explaining the trade for everything in this. And yes you are spot on. Need more teachers with such an understanding. Give a man a fish vs. teach a man to fish. It’s greatly needed.
Thanks Bruh, I appreciate the kind words. Just trying to help people with all of their skills, not just the technical skills. If ya deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance and welcome to the channel!
Thanks, I'll have to tell my principal.....lol. I like to joke that I got tired of making money so I quit the trades and started teaching. Thanks for the awesome comment!
@@wayofthewrench haha. Yeah no problem maybe when you retire from actually practicing your trade you could consider professoring for some extra easy (on your back) cash.
Yeah you nailed that! I teach more people how to safely jack up a car in one month on youtube than 40 years teaching 175 students a year! The amazing comments from viewers has been amazing too!
I learned to braze as a child, when brass coat hangers were plentiful and one could purchase most anything from the hardware store and pharmacist. It's been a very useful skill making for a handyman.
Neat! I didn't know hanger came in brass...score! Yeah sadly everything is changing from being able to fix anything to having to buy a new one. I can't imagine a world where I couldn't make stuff. Thanks for the watch!
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You did a pretty good job with explaining it and demonstration been doing that for career and teaching it for twenty five years thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge with everyone.
Thanks Bob! I try very hard to make the best videos I can share my experience with people. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Lol, thanks. It's just like anything else, it takes practice, practice, and more practice. Thank you for your kind words Chris! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the support for the channel, Cheers!
Awesome, thanks for your kind words! I do try my best to make quality videos so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for your support and the watch!
I’m a retired toolmaker and a pretty creative fabricator. I do a lot of art pieces that require welding , brazing or silver soldering. I wish I had known all the things you taught on brazing years ago. I struggled to get consistent joints. Now I can see just why I had issues. Great attention to detail. Well done👍🏼👍🏼
Nice! I'm a Tool & Die Maker too! Mostly plastic injection and aluminum dies. Good on ya! Glad I could help you out. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Oh yeah? That's cool! I'll have to keep my eyes out for some ball bearings so I can make some. I did make a 4" planishing ball like that for my medieval armour. Thanks for the watch!
@5:20 your speech is gold. About the 'fusion' of trades. I try explain my similar perspective to others. This is my first time watching one of your videos. But i honestly think you may be the best teacher ive seen so far on youtube. And I've watched a bit lately. Your explainations are golden! Thank you. I am actually electrician by trade. Was trying to figure out the difference between soldering and brazing when i stumbled upon this video.
Thanks Eric! I do try very hard to make the best videos I can so it's always nice to hear from subscribers! I just wish RUclips would suggest my channel more cause it's hard to be seen in a sea of videos on RUclips. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. I'm actually a red seal tool and die maker by trade and now tech Ed teacher in a high school. Honestly soldering and brazing is the same process except with different heat ranges and brass will be stronger than solder. Otherwise they are much the same. Soldering uses much lower temps so it's faster, safer, and causes little to no warpage or oxidation to parts which is pretty key for electronics/electrical connections. Glad you found the channel and thanks for the watch. Cheers!
Thanks for that detailed description of the proper, not proper, methods to weld, braze metal. Five stars for communication and great that the music was between the instructions. 🙏🙏👌👌📐📐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The shots of the torch work in this video are exceptional!!! I watch a lot of welding and brazing videos and this by far is one of the best torch work videos i have seen so far on RUclips.
Much appreciated Jon! I work very hard on my videos so it's always nice to hear back from viewers. They are a ton of work! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so i can help more people out there. Cheers Jon!
Is everyone from Canada a brilliant teacher? Something in the water up there. I learned brazing and welding as a kid in my Dad's shop and I still learn a lot from your videos
Everyone? Highly unlikely.....but I have been honing my craft as a teacher fir 12 years now and I'm using my experience from 28 years in the trades too. I find that learning something well requires all of the little details that most people don't know about or lack the experience. Glad you're enjoying the content Anthony! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!
I appreciate your demonstration, it was informative. I would like to suggest demonstrations of different joints ( lap, tee, corner, butt) with sheet metal. Hope to see more of your demonstrations.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. I do have a gas welding butt joints video you should check out too. Yes, some other joints would be good. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
You should do it! I love gas welding and brazing.... it's like camping and welding mixed into one. I think you're right....I would make a good teacher. You should tell my Principal! Lol. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Thanks very much! Hopefully I earned your subscription today. Feel free to share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!
Awesome video. I especially the last 5 minutes of showing “how not to braze”. I have a very small cast iron repair to do on an Atlas 7B. This should help.
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Thanks! Yeah I'm definitely not one of those scream at you RUclipsrs. Lol, I consider all of this tech stuff to be geek stuff.....and I love it too! Cheers!
Thanks Bruh! Glad you are enjoying the content! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!
Very good video, in my experience as a maintenance fitter, brazing was mainly used on broken cast iron. The golden rule was to file only the cast iron not grind for weld prep. This was to open the pores up and not sealed them up. Makes a better joint
Yeah brazing has its uses for sure. I don't think you can go into a large machine shop and not see something braze repaired like a lathe/mill/drill press/etc. It's also useful for cutter inserts on large face mills so you don't have to buy a whole new cutter, just reheat/knock off the dull inserts/braze on new ones/grind the inserts. That's a good tip about filing over grinding cast iron repairs. I used to not even file them, just use the broken structure to help locate the pieces like a broken coffee cup and make sure the surfaces are really clean. Thanks for the watch!
Thank you very much your kind words! I try to make the best videos for my students so it's always nice to hear back from people. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance! Cheers!
This is one of the best how to videos I have ever seen, especially for novice home handy people. It is clear, principle based and safety focussed. The visual quality of the video is amazing. I doubt that I could learn more if I paid someone to teach me. I won't be using oxy acetylene. I don't think it's legally available for the unqualified where I live but I won't need it for what I want to do. Everything else you covered is still relevant. Thank you!
Thank you very much for the kind words Tony! I try very hard to make all of my videos as best as I can so it's always nice to hear back from a subscriber! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance Tony! Cheers!
You can always learn more.Even if you watch the same video a number of times you will see something you missed before . and if you really want to learn try teaching some one else, they may still see something you missed,or in a way you hadn't considered. IDIC LL&P
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
Awesome! Glad you liked the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks and welcome to the channel!
Man this guy's bad ass!!! Hes taught me more in this video then 20 other people have working together welding. I didnt go to school for it, but my dad is a master steel fabricator/ master welder and makes almost $100 a hr welding under water and atop huge buildings around the globe. He had me welding as soon as i could walk and talk basically, so im nowhere near amature. Its always good to see how other people do the work and to see how they react to yours. I thank you SO VERY MUCH for your time, knowledge, and wisdom. I also need some tios for welding old farming equipment. Thsts what im doing now and its welds iver welds in modt cases but evertthing is just corroded and rusted. Do you have any tips on that? Luckily the welds are under or on the sides of the equipment so it doesnt have to look pretty it just needs to hold well and hope the equipment makes it another year.Hope your doing well kicking metals ass! ❤😂❤
Sweet! Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Most farm equipment is welded with stick welders due to less need for clean metal and deep strong penetration. You should check out my stick welding videos. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
I’m so glad I found your channel like many other good ones it’s by accident. I was looking up flux core welding and I learned so much more than I thought I knew tricks of the trade and practice patience piece off. Thank you for your time.
I'm glad you stumbled onto my channel dude! I wish more people could find my videos, it's so hard to be seen in a sea of videos out there. Welcome to the channel!
@@wayofthewrench hey man I believe when you do something thats great and inspires people , you need to recieve some inspiring results aswell ! recomend me your best video please . and ill watch it
Thanks dude! My best video eh? That's a tough one cause to me they are all my babies but one of my favorite ones is the brazed copper leaf sculpture. Its got a great music track and lots of golden info and new techniques to learn. Let me know whatcha think! If you deem my video worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!
I don't really know how I ended up here - but I wanted to know about fillet brazing some bicycle parts and watched your video. You're a fantastic presenter. Really good to listen to. And I learned a lot of the basics. Cheers from Germany.
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
This is absolutely the best how to video i have ever watched. It's not every day you do a Google search and find exactly what you're looking for. I have never done a search that taught me everything I needed and then some. You totally earned a like, subscribe and a big thank you!!!
Awesome! I am to please! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! If you liked this video, you'll really like the copper leaf brazing sculpture. It's one of my favorites. I work really hard to make the best videos I can so it's always nice to hear back from my subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and the great comment! Cheers!
I see that most comments congratulate you on you skills and teaching abilities. I must,however, criticize some of your skills and comments. I first held a lit oxy acetylene torch before I can remember, and I have thousands of hours of the torch in nearly 70 years. I love to braze to put it simply. The preferred method of controlling the heat of the torch isn’t by removing the flame but by changing the angle of the flame. The more perpendicular the flame is to the work the more heat is going to be applied. With a more glancing angle, the less heat is going to be applied. Also, the most heat from the flame is a slight distance away from the end of the cone. Depending on the base material, brazing can be stronger than fusion welding. I almost always prefer to braze cast iron to other methods. If done properly, a bronze repair is actually stronger than the original base material. I like to compare brazing to water freezing. The base material must be warm enough so the filler can wet the base. I can go for ever about this,but still, I can’t argue with success. Good job.
Thanks for your expertise! I find that changing the torch angle to change the heat works but depending on the material and how thin it is, this can cause unwanted heat to go into the material. It really depends on the project. Yeah there's lots of info to teach about brazing, just not enough time to get it all into the video. Yes you can make a brazing repair stronger than the original base metal but it isn't as strong as a fusion steel weld repair. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench Most bronze filler rods are stronger than gray cast iron. I have seen castings break after being brazed, and the repair areas remain intact. Thanks for the reply.
Cast iron most likely, I hate welding cast iron. I've repaired a bunch of old lathes and mills with brazing and they've been in service a long time. It would be a nightmare to weld those up. Thanks again for your experience with brazing! Cheers!
wow, i made my comment and than saw so many others feeling the same. so many of the channels try to entertain people. this guy - in the few minutes - has expressed the core of what a bad teacher would not present. i hate to say it, but what he has presented here and the way he presents it is a significant part of what "made america great." believe it or not, being a good professional is ultimately based on love. i will leave it at that.
Thank you very much Terrence! I work very hard to hone my skills and I am more than happy to help people gain new ones or improve their own skills. I just wish I could reach more people, it feels like my videos are lost in a sea of RUclips videos already out there. Maybe you could help me and share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers from Canada!
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Your welcome Felix! The last sample is way stronger but it's also still just brazing, it won't hold up to the vice. It's still a crazy amount of force holding the steel together. I've seen all kinds of machines and equipment repaired with braze and some of it is decades old repairs. Strong stuff! Thanks for the watch!
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This is the first time I've heard someone use the term " ultimate trifacta ". How perfect for what is needed for brazing and welding. As an HVACR specialty electrician, and owning 7 houses, an apartment building, and a duplex, I use my eyes, hands and brain ALL THE TIME when making repairs!! And there are a lot of them!
Glad you appreciated the comment. It is not just skills but a way of living your life and using all of your skills and talents to create amazing things. It's the way of the wrench.....Cheers!
Thanks Tom! I do try to make all of my videos like this, so if you enjoyed this one....you should check out more! Thanks for the support for the channel, I appreciate it! Cheers!
Sweet! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Thank you for the short to the point information!! I already learned a bunch and even things that I thought I knew already! Little tips to like finger over the top of the blade when starting the cut.. duh yeah, why didn't I think of that.. lo... l I agree with the comment above, you definitely would make a good teacher!
You're welcome Jeannie! Glad you like my content and teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Welcome to the channel and thank you for the watch!
The science accompanied by your practical experience is both informative and entertaining. I am an electrician wanting to learn to weld for my own enjoyment and projects.
Thanks a lot Bruh! Glad you are enjoying the content. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Good luck in your quest for more welding skills!
Glad you like them! Hopefully I earned your subscription today. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Awesome! Thanks Eric, glad you like the content and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Welcome to the channel!
very good thorough explanation and demo of a range of skills and tips, thank you. I am trying to re-learn brazing for my job (only got to do it once at school way back) and this is an excellent video. I like to have the background information, it helps to really get a feel for what's happening and why things may not be working sometimes. Thanks.
Awesome! Glad you loved the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!
Glad you liked the video, you'll find all my other videos are in the same style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!
Wow!! I have been brazing for 28 years and find this video informative. You taught me something. Just subscribed and will follow you over the next few weeks practising my heat flow!!!
Cool, that's awesome, glad I could teach ya something even though you have that much experience. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. What do you usually braze? Thanks for the sub and the praise Christo!
Glad you found the channel and you found the video useful. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the support and welcome to the channel!
You are welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style! Hopefully I earned your subscription today! Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!
A couple of queries, we were always taught to use a slightly oxidising flame for Braze welding, as it contains the zinc within the weldmetal by forming a thin oxide layer on the filler metal as the zinc within has a much lower melting point and can be lost to evaporation leaving a much weaker joint, this is also reiterated in the early linde books. The others is we were also taught to keep the molten metal within the secondary cone of the oxygen acetylene flame as it consumes the oxygen in the atmosphere thus giving as close to an inert protection as possible. In closing I commend you on the presentation it is good, I shall look for your other videos. Ray.
You are correct but I find when teaching students they tend to burn/oxidize the base metal too much with an oxidizing flame so I teach with a neutral flame which is hard enough for them to get to. They also tend to always go into a slightly oxidizing flame anyways as it can be hard to set the flame exactly on a neutral flame. The keeping the flame over the puddle is also correct but once again I find students have trouble with their heat control and burn the braze off without exaggerating the heat control. We also only use one size torch tip to minimize the equipment needed so we don't use smaller tips to allow keeping the torch there. I hope that helps. Thanks for the watch and your good suggestions!
!!! Yes! This is a little obscure, but you can read about it in some old BOOKS about welding. It's also a DEMONSTRATION you can easily do for yourself and others: If you have a nice bright clear puddle of brazing rod (or just brass) you'll have that cloud of zinc oxide "fume" to go with it. It bothers some people, and as you say the zinc is getting away. NOW if you slowly turn the oxygen up a little, you will see that cloud go away! And also the puddle will be less bright. It's very visible, it's a good demo! So you don't need a rule for how to set the flame, you can see it for yourself.
great vid. you can mig braze. needs pure argon same at tig. also teflon liner sleeve in the mig and a special drive wheel and of course the wire braze. it works very well.
LOL, thanks Gregg! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
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Great video! I do a lot of copper pipe brazing using gas flux/ natural gas/ oxygen flame and 2% silver-phos alloy. I enjoy learning different techniques with different metals. Thank you for sharing.
You had me at "Don't wear gloves when using a Wire Wheel" I learned that back in High School Shop class. Another thing I learned was never wear gloves around winch cables, one of those broken wires will pull your fingers right into the winch and make you sad. You're an excellent teacher. Liked, Subscribed and Bell'd.
Yeah ya don't want your hand getting pulled into that mess! Those wire wheels can be pretty dangerous machines if you're not careful....lots of power. I'm glad you like my content and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel! Cheers from Canada!
Liked when young guys in our large shop wore gloves even to pick up a clean new 2 by 4. We would watch what glove they put on first. Would use a spray can of never seize to fill up finger tips. Would also placing gluing into their gloves ( takes about 3 days to remove ).
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@@wayofthewrench I don't do social media but I did share this video with my son. I told him after he watches it, we will go out to the shop and practice what he learned. Thanks again.
Thank you very much Martin, I work very hard on these videos so its always nice to hear back from viewers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!
Thanks. My father welded for a living. I think I just learned to braze from you. It could be I’ve forgotten but I really want to thank you. I take it like soldering silver, I make jewelry for my wife. I hope to learn more from you in the future . Thanks Ron 😊
That's awesome Ron! Glad I could be there for ya! Yeah it's kinda like silver soldering.....kinda. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
Cheers Jackie, glad you liked the video! I would love to see your project and how it turned out, just dm me on instagram. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
Today was my first day ever brazing at welding school so I was messing up big time. This video helps immensely. My teacher gave a demonstration, but after that she just walks away and leaves you to it. Which is fine, I guess, but if I'm learning more from free videos from the internet, I can't help but wonder wtf I'm doing paying for my education.
That's tough.... I'm a pretty high standard to hold up to your teacher though. Not sure of her credentials but maybe show her my video and ask her what she thinks. After the basics, it's important to learn how to diagnose your brazing/welding so that you can figure out what to improve on. Good luck in your course! Welcome to the channel!
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
Tip for hacksaws: for cutting 1/8" thick flat stock like you had we probably go with a 24 TPI ( Teeth per inch ). Use 32 TPI when cutting thin wall steel like EMT conduit. More then once came across a so called mechanic who had the blade installed wrong. Teeth always face away from the handle. We had at least halve a dozen sizes/types of brasing rods in our large maintenance shop. The stuff that had silver in it & expensive was always locked up.
Awesome! That's cool to hear, that's not the norm anymore though I think. Even 26 years ago I wasn't taught brazing in my Tool & Die Machinist classes. I'm lucky to have had an old school shop teacher that taught me how to do it. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Thank you for the informative video. As the desgnated brass man in a welding shop I could identify with the process but Ilearned something new. I brazed a lot of cast iron, a little trickier. Grest vid, will watch you others even though I'm retiered now.
Thanks Terry! That means a lot to hear that from someone experienced in brazing! I haven't done a lot of cast repairs but I know that it helps to have it preheated. Any other tips? Thanks for the watch! Enjoy your retirement!
Thanks Jeremy, much appreciated! Hope fully I earned your subscription today and if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
No worries! Yeah me too, lots of steel welding and a bunch of gas welding but just a touch of aluminum tig welding. You're never too old to learn a new skill though! Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench I teach the Industrial Technology at a small rural high school and middle school in Iowa. I do the woodworking, carpentry, basic machining, welding, and robotics. Thanks again for the great video.
Cool, you're like me then and teach basically everything cool! You should totally build a virtual pinball cabinet! If you haven't seen my series yet, you should check it out...maybe a class project??
Awesome, thank you! Glad you like the content and my teaching style. Thanks for the watch and the sub! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers and welcome to the channel!
@@wayofthewrench I also believe that how we do our work, even on the basest level, should be done with care, because it will affect whatever comes after in the process. I'm a new subscriber to your channel now, my friend.
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Awesome, glad you loved the video and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
I mounted a vice in sideways. That way when you are sawing you are pushing into the floor instead of pushing your workbench. It is also easier to lay your work on the lower jaw and tighten the jaw. Also, it is not taking up so much of your workbench. When I mounted my vice on the side it made it very popular. I mounted one on my toolbox. Saves space and when sawing I'm pushing into the floor instead of pushing my tools bow around.
Great presentation and easy to follow. While I (old enthusiast) have done some brazing I could see from your vid some things I was doing wrong. Thinking too much heat as the first. Anyway - glad I found the video and have subscribed - THANKS !
Excellent explanation and demonstration. Thank you for taking the time to make this for us that are learning brazing. Definitely subscribing and sharing :)
Thanks dude! Welcome to the channel, there's a ton of content to edutain yourself. Thanks for the sub and the share on your social media, it is much appreciated. Cheers!
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Thanks Chuck! I have been working very hard for the past 12 years to get it better and better. Every year I try to get something replaced or upgraded so my students have everything they need to be safe, excited, and learning in here. Thanks for the watch!
Thanks dude, you would love the brazed copper leaf sculpture video then! You should check it out and if you liked my teaching style, you'll enjoy my other videos too! Thanks for the watch!
That's great to see you keeping the old tech alive. I'm old school and I'd say 95% of the welders I've known have no clue about brazing. I use it constantly. Even had bosses look at me funny when I'm ordering brazing rod
Thanks! Nothing wrong with old tech, sometimes it's better than any new tech. Lots of factors decide what kind of welding should be used for any given project. Glad you liked the video and if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
@@wayofthewrench I sure will.. For sure having as many possible methods at hand are more tools for the box. If I'm stuck without a torch or just plain outta gas, I'll take an arc welder every day. With SMAW you can not only weld just about any type metal, you can cut, pierce holes, preheat, weld studs and gouge. The cutting and drilling might be a little rough, but it's better that standing there with a MiG gun in your hand scratching your head. Lol
Yup
I think you're a good teacher.... attention to details inspires craftsmanship
Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it. Ya gotta try your best or it's not worth doing and you can't get better either. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!
Welding is a art. I got my certification at David Rankin Tech School back in 1970. When I graduated I could have gone to the east coast for $31 a hour in the ship yard. We had to certify in MiG TIG GAS ARCH. We made our own acetylene gas by charging the gas generator with carbide. Some of the guys didn’t get the generator sealed then they lit a cigarette and the top of the generator caught fire and I grabbed a huge leather welding jacket and smothered the fire then sealing the generator. To this day I don’t know why I did that but the teacher Mr Rathbern was shaking my hand.
Oh yes, welding is definitely an art form. That's cool, I never even thought you could make acetylene gas. Crazy story! Did you end up working as a welder then? Thanks for the watch!
I just sold my acetylene generator. Hated to see it go but enjoyed telling people what it did. They are a bomb if you don't watch them. I still have some carbide. Those were the days.
A tale from the guy who has been there and done that! Excellent. Thanks for sharing that! 👍
I can relate , small skill you learned as a dumb youth carry you through your life. Those teachers were the best, and the skills were not part of the class itself for the most part.
An acetylene generator.. now that's interesting. That'd be a nice back up for when the welding supply is closed. And since it's the second hottest gas, I'll bet you could get a rough cut using just air. First I'ma gonna find out how to make a little generator, then do some experimenting.
I'm a retired machinist, but not too old to brush up on skills. I just discovered your channel and like the way you present the subject and teaching style. I'll be browsing through you library for a refresher and learning new skills as well. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome! Glad to have you aboard, welcome to the channel! Hopefully I earned your subscription today. I'm actually a tool &die Machinist by trade too! Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!
Even though I knew how to weld, I can truly appreciate your teaching techniques. Along the way, I have learned bad habits, and I think I can definitely improve with you! Thanks!
That's awesome Dave! Glad I could share my experience with you. Thanks for the watch!
This guy clearly knows what he is doing and explains everything really well thanks
Thanks dude! If ya deem me worthy, maybe you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!
I found your channel while researching brazing technique in order to repair holes in the bottom of a fuel tank on a Briggs & Stratton mower with a pulsa prime type carb/tank system. I’ve come across two tanks which are both rotted out in the same location - the lowest point in the tank where water will always settle. I’m aware of safety issues repairing a fuel tank.
I’m very impressed with your superb production values and have subscribed to your channel.
I’ll be going through your entire welding playlist as a refresher and to fill in gaps in my knowledge. I took a welding class at Mass. Maritime back in the late 1970’s, acquired a complete gas welding setup and built my welding cart as a first project but have hardly used the equipment since then. I’ll probably need to replace at least the hoses, but will be testing every part for leaks. I’ve already watched Episode 2 and already use soapy water to pressure/vacuum test small engine equipment so I’m familiar with the procedures. I also just acquired a leakdown tester so I
may be able to use that to confirm gauges are accurate.
I’ll ask other questions separately.
Cool, thanks for the subscription! Yeah I try very hard to make the very best videos I can for my viewers so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. Good luck with your gas tank repairs! Welcome to the channel!
excellence balance between theory and practical explanations
Awesome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. I try very hard to make the very best videos I can for my subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Thank you so much for this video! I had 2 uncles growing up, both with their own HVAC companies. At 13, I started working for the uncle that would do things like counting rafters instead of using his tape measure. He taught me how to braze,,, with an oxidizing flame, as it turns out. Seeing you work and just hearing the correct adjectives brought back so many memories of places I went wrong, and where I literally stumbled upon the right techniques. Now, 40+ years later, everything makes so much more sense. Better late than never, I reckon. :)
Sounds like you had some cool uncles that cared enough to try and teach you their skills. Lots of old school skills being lost these days. Hopefully I can help more people learn these skills before they're gone. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
What a great video! Both in production quality as well as information communicated! I came here knowing almost nothing about brazing. I was looking for general information as well as technical information. Exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you very much! I try very hard to make quality videos for people so if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
You are a fantastic teacher! If we had had you at school, I bet many friends would have loved to learn welding
Thanks for the kind words! I might not have been there for you and your friends to learn from in highschool but I can still teach you guys. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
@9:12
You are explaining the trade for everything in this.
And yes you are spot on.
Need more teachers with such an understanding.
Give a man a fish vs. teach a man to fish.
It’s greatly needed.
Thanks Bruh, I appreciate the kind words. Just trying to help people with all of their skills, not just the technical skills. If ya deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance and welcome to the channel!
I know there's no money in it but you would make a really good teacher/professor
Thanks, I'll have to tell my principal.....lol. I like to joke that I got tired of making money so I quit the trades and started teaching. Thanks for the awesome comment!
@@wayofthewrench haha. Yeah no problem maybe when you retire from actually practicing your trade you could consider professoring for some extra easy (on your back) cash.
nah this way is going to reach a lot more ears and eyes that wants to consume !
Nah I'll do both until I either die of exhaustion or RUclips kick starts my Way of the Wrench empire! LOL.
Yeah you nailed that! I teach more people how to safely jack up a car in one month on youtube than 40 years teaching 175 students a year! The amazing comments from viewers has been amazing too!
I learned to braze as a child, when brass coat hangers were plentiful and one could purchase most anything from the hardware store and pharmacist. It's been a very useful skill making for a handyman.
Neat! I didn't know hanger came in brass...score! Yeah sadly everything is changing from being able to fix anything to having to buy a new one. I can't imagine a world where I couldn't make stuff. Thanks for the watch!
Excellent teacher! Thank you SO MUCH!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
You did a pretty good job with explaining it and demonstration been doing that for career and teaching it for twenty five years thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge with everyone.
Thanks Bob! I try very hard to make the best videos I can share my experience with people. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Dang you make that look so easy. I know better. lol very well presented information. Thank you for sharing
Lol, thanks. It's just like anything else, it takes practice, practice, and more practice. Thank you for your kind words Chris! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the support for the channel, Cheers!
Ive been welding tig mig stick for 20 years never did brazing, your tone and clarity is amazing. Thanks 👨🏾🏭💯
Awesome, thanks for your kind words! I do try my best to make quality videos so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for your support and the watch!
@@wayofthewrench will do 🤙🏿
Appreciate the support! Cheers!
I’m a retired toolmaker and a pretty creative fabricator. I do a lot of art pieces that require welding , brazing or silver soldering. I wish I had known all the things you taught on brazing years ago. I struggled to get consistent joints. Now I can see just why I had issues. Great attention to detail. Well done👍🏼👍🏼
Nice! I'm a Tool & Die Maker too! Mostly plastic injection and aluminum dies. Good on ya! Glad I could help you out. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
man, i am speechless about your teaching. great.
Thanks again dude, I really appreciate your kind words!
We made our own daps using old valve stems and ball bearings by brazing them together.Worked great.
Oh yeah? That's cool! I'll have to keep my eyes out for some ball bearings so I can make some. I did make a 4" planishing ball like that for my medieval armour. Thanks for the watch!
@5:20 your speech is gold. About the 'fusion' of trades. I try explain my similar perspective to others. This is my first time watching one of your videos. But i honestly think you may be the best teacher ive seen so far on youtube. And I've watched a bit lately. Your explainations are golden! Thank you. I am actually electrician by trade. Was trying to figure out the difference between soldering and brazing when i stumbled upon this video.
Thanks Eric! I do try very hard to make the best videos I can so it's always nice to hear from subscribers! I just wish RUclips would suggest my channel more cause it's hard to be seen in a sea of videos on RUclips. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. I'm actually a red seal tool and die maker by trade and now tech Ed teacher in a high school. Honestly soldering and brazing is the same process except with different heat ranges and brass will be stronger than solder. Otherwise they are much the same. Soldering uses much lower temps so it's faster, safer, and causes little to no warpage or oxidation to parts which is pretty key for electronics/electrical connections. Glad you found the channel and thanks for the watch. Cheers!
Thanks for that detailed description of the proper, not proper, methods to weld, braze metal. Five stars for communication and great that the music was between the instructions. 🙏🙏👌👌📐📐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Glad you liked the content and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!
The shots of the torch work in this video are exceptional!!! I watch a lot of welding and brazing videos and this by far is one of the best torch work videos i have seen so far on RUclips.
Much appreciated Jon! I work very hard on my videos so it's always nice to hear back from viewers. They are a ton of work! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so i can help more people out there. Cheers Jon!
Is everyone from Canada a brilliant teacher? Something in the water up there. I learned brazing and welding as a kid in my Dad's shop and I still learn a lot from your videos
Everyone? Highly unlikely.....but I have been honing my craft as a teacher fir 12 years now and I'm using my experience from 28 years in the trades too. I find that learning something well requires all of the little details that most people don't know about or lack the experience. Glad you're enjoying the content Anthony! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!
That's an old joke: There's something in the water, we don't drink it!
I appreciate your demonstration, it was informative. I would like to suggest demonstrations of different joints ( lap, tee, corner, butt) with sheet metal. Hope to see more of your demonstrations.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. I do have a gas welding butt joints video you should check out too. Yes, some other joints would be good. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
I need to Learn brazing. Been welding for 20 plus years, never done it! You would be a great teacher!
You should do it! I love gas welding and brazing.... it's like camping and welding mixed into one. I think you're right....I would make a good teacher. You should tell my Principal! Lol. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
You are a talented communicator. Great video
Thanks very much! Hopefully I earned your subscription today. Feel free to share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!
Awesome video. I especially the last 5 minutes of showing “how not to braze”. I have a very small cast iron repair to do on an Atlas 7B. This should help.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and Happy New Year's!
This helped me reassemble a Thompson drum magazine that I had to disassemble and reseal the spring compartment.
Awesome! I'm glad the video helped you out. I'd love to see some pics of your repair, send me some pics of it on Instagram. Thanks for the watch!
You have a very calming voice. Great video. I love the geek stuff!!
Thanks! Yeah I'm definitely not one of those scream at you RUclipsrs. Lol, I consider all of this tech stuff to be geek stuff.....and I love it too! Cheers!
Thank you for the great lesson! I hope some day you can teach brazing on cast iron so I can fix up my old wood stove. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You're welcome! Yes, I will eventually make one but it might not be for a while. Thanks for the watch!
Thanks mate! This is the best how-to on gas brazing that I've ever seen.
Thanks Bruh! Glad you are enjoying the content! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!
Very good video, in my experience as a maintenance fitter, brazing was mainly used on broken cast iron. The golden rule was to file only the cast iron not grind for weld prep. This was to open the pores up and not sealed them up. Makes a better joint
Yeah brazing has its uses for sure. I don't think you can go into a large machine shop and not see something braze repaired like a lathe/mill/drill press/etc. It's also useful for cutter inserts on large face mills so you don't have to buy a whole new cutter, just reheat/knock off the dull inserts/braze on new ones/grind the inserts. That's a good tip about filing over grinding cast iron repairs. I used to not even file them, just use the broken structure to help locate the pieces like a broken coffee cup and make sure the surfaces are really clean. Thanks for the watch!
Great example, great teacher. Your students are lucky!
Thank you very much your kind words! I try to make the best videos for my students so it's always nice to hear back from people. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance! Cheers!
This is one of the best how to videos I have ever seen, especially for novice home handy people. It is clear, principle based and safety focussed. The visual quality of the video is amazing. I doubt that I could learn more if I paid someone to teach me. I won't be using oxy acetylene. I don't think it's legally available for the unqualified where I live but I won't need it for what I want to do. Everything else you covered is still relevant. Thank you!
Thank you very much for the kind words Tony! I try very hard to make all of my videos as best as I can so it's always nice to hear back from a subscriber! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance Tony! Cheers!
You can always learn more.Even if you watch the same video a number of times you will see something you missed before . and if you really want to learn try teaching some one else, they may still see something you missed,or in a way you hadn't considered. IDIC LL&P
@@wayofthewrench The Best video, long video version or short one either are BEST! :D
Remember A before O (or up you go,, LoL )
Absolutely the best demo presentation on brazing and exceptional presentation skills. Well done.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
,,,thanks.....Great video,,,,,,concise,,,,,,,,,,,,,Direct info from a gifted teacher relaying knowledge................
Awesome! Glad you liked the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks and welcome to the channel!
Man this guy's bad ass!!! Hes taught me more in this video then 20 other people have working together welding. I didnt go to school for it, but my dad is a master steel fabricator/ master welder and makes almost $100 a hr welding under water and atop huge buildings around the globe. He had me welding as soon as i could walk and talk basically, so im nowhere near amature. Its always good to see how other people do the work and to see how they react to yours. I thank you SO VERY MUCH for your time, knowledge, and wisdom. I also need some tios for welding old farming equipment. Thsts what im doing now and its welds iver welds in modt cases but evertthing is just corroded and rusted. Do you have any tips on that? Luckily the welds are under or on the sides of the equipment so it doesnt have to look pretty it just needs to hold well and hope the equipment makes it another year.Hope your doing well kicking metals ass! ❤😂❤
Sweet! Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Most farm equipment is welded with stick welders due to less need for clean metal and deep strong penetration. You should check out my stick welding videos. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Great description of brazing
Thanks, glad you liked the video!
I’m so glad I found your channel like many other good ones it’s by accident. I was looking up flux core welding and I learned so much more than I thought I knew tricks of the trade and practice patience piece off. Thank you for your time.
I'm glad you stumbled onto my channel dude! I wish more people could find my videos, it's so hard to be seen in a sea of videos out there. Welcome to the channel!
Dude you are a naturale teacher . Thanks for explaining some basic logics into the gray areas not explained correctly by others mentores! Cheers
Thanks Bruh! Yeah I'm trying to build my niche on RUclips with really well taught diy videos, glad you liked them! Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench hey man I believe when you do something thats great and inspires people , you need to recieve some inspiring results aswell ! recomend me your best video please . and ill watch it
Thanks dude! My best video eh? That's a tough one cause to me they are all my babies but one of my favorite ones is the brazed copper leaf sculpture. Its got a great music track and lots of golden info and new techniques to learn. Let me know whatcha think! If you deem my video worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!
I don't really know how I ended up here - but I wanted to know about fillet brazing some bicycle parts and watched your video. You're a fantastic presenter. Really good to listen to. And I learned a lot of the basics. Cheers from Germany.
I'm glad you ended up here too! Thank you very much for your kinds words! Are you making a custom bike? Thanks for the watch. Cheers from Canada!
Like your cool down to earth tutor lesson.
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
This is absolutely the best how to video i have ever watched. It's not every day you do a Google search and find exactly what you're looking for. I have never done a search that taught me everything I needed and then some. You totally earned a like, subscribe and a big thank you!!!
Awesome! I am to please! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
This is the best brazing video I've seen. You're a natural teacher. Fantastic - thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! If you liked this video, you'll really like the copper leaf brazing sculpture. It's one of my favorites. I work really hard to make the best videos I can so it's always nice to hear back from my subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and the great comment! Cheers!
I see that most comments congratulate you on you skills and teaching abilities.
I must,however, criticize some of your skills and comments. I first held a lit oxy acetylene torch before I can remember, and I have thousands of hours of the torch in nearly 70 years. I love to braze to put it simply.
The preferred method of controlling the heat of the torch isn’t by removing the flame but by changing the angle of the flame. The more perpendicular the flame is to the work the more heat is going to be applied. With a more glancing angle, the less heat is going to be applied.
Also, the most heat from the flame is a slight distance away from the end of the cone.
Depending on the base material, brazing can be stronger than fusion welding. I almost always prefer to braze cast iron to other methods. If done properly, a bronze repair is actually stronger than the original base material.
I like to compare brazing to water freezing. The base material must be warm enough so the filler can wet the base.
I can go for ever about this,but still, I can’t argue with success. Good job.
Thanks for your expertise! I find that changing the torch angle to change the heat works but depending on the material and how thin it is, this can cause unwanted heat to go into the material. It really depends on the project. Yeah there's lots of info to teach about brazing, just not enough time to get it all into the video. Yes you can make a brazing repair stronger than the original base metal but it isn't as strong as a fusion steel weld repair. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench Most bronze filler rods are stronger than gray cast iron. I have seen castings break after being brazed, and the repair areas remain intact. Thanks for the reply.
Cast iron most likely, I hate welding cast iron. I've repaired a bunch of old lathes and mills with brazing and they've been in service a long time. It would be a nightmare to weld those up. Thanks again for your experience with brazing! Cheers!
wow, i made my comment and than saw so many others feeling the same. so many of the channels try to entertain people. this guy - in the few minutes - has expressed the core of what a bad teacher would not present.
i hate to say it, but what he has presented here and the way he presents it is a significant part of what "made america great." believe it or not, being a good professional is ultimately based on love. i will leave it at that.
Thank you very much Terrence! I work very hard to hone my skills and I am more than happy to help people gain new ones or improve their own skills. I just wish I could reach more people, it feels like my videos are lost in a sea of RUclips videos already out there. Maybe you could help me and share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers from Canada!
You're a great teacher; explaining everything in a clear sequence. Also great passion for transferable hand skills is refreshing.
Thank you very much for your kind words! I try very hard to make easy to watch/learn videos so it always makes my day when I hear back from my viewers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
Very nice and thank you; I wish you put the last sample in the vice too.
Your welcome Felix! The last sample is way stronger but it's also still just brazing, it won't hold up to the vice. It's still a crazy amount of force holding the steel together. I've seen all kinds of machines and equipment repaired with braze and some of it is decades old repairs. Strong stuff! Thanks for the watch!
Excellent video! Very professional! You are a professor!
Glad you like my teaching style; if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for your support!
This is the first time I've heard someone use the term " ultimate trifacta ". How perfect for what is needed for brazing and welding. As an HVACR specialty electrician, and owning 7 houses, an apartment building, and a duplex, I use my eyes, hands and brain ALL THE TIME when making repairs!! And there are a lot of them!
Glad you appreciated the comment. It is not just skills but a way of living your life and using all of your skills and talents to create amazing things. It's the way of the wrench.....Cheers!
Thank you for the very professional lesson teach
Thanks Tom! I do try to make all of my videos like this, so if you enjoyed this one....you should check out more! Thanks for the support for the channel, I appreciate it! Cheers!
The most excellent instruction. Thank you!!
Thanks, glad you like the content and teaching style! You'll like the copper leaf sculpture video after this one. Thanks for the watch!
Awesome flame sounds on the video.
lol, tried to get good sound and audio on my videos. Glad you liked them. Thanks for the watch!
Amazing explanation!
Sweet! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Thank you for the short to the point information!! I already learned a bunch and even things that I thought I knew already! Little tips to like finger over the top of the blade when starting the cut.. duh yeah, why didn't I think of that.. lo... l I agree with the comment above, you definitely would make a good teacher!
You're welcome Jeannie! Glad you like my content and teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Welcome to the channel and thank you for the watch!
The science accompanied by your practical experience is both informative and entertaining. I am an electrician wanting to learn to weld for my own enjoyment and projects.
Thanks a lot Bruh! Glad you are enjoying the content. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Good luck in your quest for more welding skills!
i know this is a old video I love your teaching your good I will watch the new videos now
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Just found your channel. Excellent teaching skills. Looking forward to seeing much more. You have a new student...a 61 y/o student!
Awesome! Thanks Eric, glad you like the content and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Welcome to the channel!
@@wayofthewrench I'll definitely share your channel. Good stuff.
Appreciate it Eric! Have a good night!
very good thorough explanation and demo of a range of skills and tips, thank you. I am trying to re-learn brazing for my job (only got to do it once at school way back) and this is an excellent video. I like to have the background information, it helps to really get a feel for what's happening and why things may not be working sometimes. Thanks.
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Just what I was looking for. Excellent, fast moving presentation.
Glad you liked the video, you'll find all my other videos are in the same style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!
Wow!! I have been brazing for 28 years and find this video informative. You taught me something. Just subscribed and will follow you over the next few weeks practising my heat flow!!!
Cool, that's awesome, glad I could teach ya something even though you have that much experience. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. What do you usually braze? Thanks for the sub and the praise Christo!
What a clever and talented guy. Love your work ethic too! Very well done.
Thanks very much John!
Just found your channel, great video, I'm just getting started with brazing and this was a big help
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Great video, excellent teacher. Well done. Thank you.
You are welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style! Hopefully I earned your subscription today! Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!
A couple of queries, we were always taught to use a slightly oxidising flame for Braze welding, as it contains the zinc within the weldmetal by forming a thin oxide layer on the filler metal as the zinc within has a much lower melting point and can be lost to evaporation leaving a much weaker joint, this is also reiterated in the early linde books. The others is we were also taught to keep the molten metal within the secondary cone of the oxygen acetylene flame as it consumes the oxygen in the atmosphere thus giving as close to an inert protection as possible. In closing I commend you on the presentation it is good, I shall look for your other videos. Ray.
You are correct but I find when teaching students they tend to burn/oxidize the base metal too much with an oxidizing flame so I teach with a neutral flame which is hard enough for them to get to. They also tend to always go into a slightly oxidizing flame anyways as it can be hard to set the flame exactly on a neutral flame. The keeping the flame over the puddle is also correct but once again I find students have trouble with their heat control and burn the braze off without exaggerating the heat control. We also only use one size torch tip to minimize the equipment needed so we don't use smaller tips to allow keeping the torch there. I hope that helps. Thanks for the watch and your good suggestions!
i think cat litter is used for flux in blacksmithing good video you have me inspired with brazing@@wayofthewrench
Cat litter eh? Used? LOL...I haven't used that but we used to use Borax powder for sure. Cheers!
!!! Yes! This is a little obscure, but you can read about it in some old BOOKS about welding. It's also a DEMONSTRATION you can easily do for yourself and others: If you have a nice bright clear puddle of brazing rod (or just brass) you'll have that cloud of zinc oxide "fume" to go with it. It bothers some people, and as you say the zinc is getting away. NOW if you slowly turn the oxygen up a little, you will see that cloud go away! And also the puddle will be less bright. It's very visible, it's a good demo! So you don't need a rule for how to set the flame, you can see it for yourself.
great vid. you can mig braze. needs pure argon same at tig. also teflon liner sleeve in the mig and a special drive wheel and of course the wire braze. it works very well.
Cool, good tip! We don't do a lot of brazing and don't have that equipment so we stick with gas brazing. Thanks for the watch and the suggestion!
Ive never seen anybody that could braze worth a damn...until I saw this video. Thanks!
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Thanks a lot! From Brazil.
You are welcome! Cheers from Canada! Welcome to the channel!
Excellent teacher
Thank you very much for your kind words! I try very hard to make the very best videos I can so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Great video!
I do a lot of copper pipe brazing using gas flux/ natural gas/ oxygen flame and 2% silver-phos alloy. I enjoy learning different techniques with different metals. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the watch! Glad you liked the video!
You had me at "Don't wear gloves when using a Wire Wheel" I learned that back in High School Shop class. Another thing I learned was never wear gloves around winch cables, one of those broken wires will pull your fingers right into the winch and make you sad. You're an excellent teacher. Liked, Subscribed and Bell'd.
Yeah ya don't want your hand getting pulled into that mess! Those wire wheels can be pretty dangerous machines if you're not careful....lots of power. I'm glad you like my content and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel! Cheers from Canada!
Liked when young guys in our large shop wore gloves even to pick up a clean new 2 by 4. We would watch what glove they put on first. Would use a spray can of never seize to fill up finger tips. Would also placing gluing into their gloves ( takes about 3 days to remove ).
Yeah I never use gloves....that would be funny to see in action. Cheers!
First time watcher and new subscriber! great video!
Thanks Vince! Glad you liked the video and the content. Welcome to the channel!
Thank you. Great video, right on point and no silly BS. You are a great teacher. This video just popped up so I subscribed.
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@@wayofthewrench I don't do social media but I did share this video with my son. I told him after he watches it, we will go out to the shop and practice what he learned. Thanks again.
That's awesome! You sound like a good Dad!
@@wayofthewrench Thanks
You're welcome...Cheers!
You are a fantastic teacher, i ve really learned something here, cant wait to put it in practice....Thank you!!!😀
Thank you very much Martin, I work very hard on these videos so its always nice to hear back from viewers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!
so many usefull tips - 5 star tutorial
Thanks Bruh, glad you liked it! I aims to please. Tell your friends about my 5 star channel!!!
Thanks. My father welded for a living. I think I just learned to braze from you. It could be I’ve forgotten but I really want to thank you. I take it like soldering silver, I make jewelry for my wife. I hope to learn more from you in the future . Thanks Ron 😊
That's awesome Ron! Glad I could be there for ya! Yeah it's kinda like silver soldering.....kinda. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
You got it!
Thanks 👍 .. great go to video for my very first novice propane homecraft weld, .. modify the lid on my stainless steel flask …
Cheers Jackie, glad you liked the video! I would love to see your project and how it turned out, just dm me on instagram. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
Today was my first day ever brazing at welding school so I was messing up big time. This video helps immensely. My teacher gave a demonstration, but after that she just walks away and leaves you to it. Which is fine, I guess, but if I'm learning more from free videos from the internet, I can't help but wonder wtf I'm doing paying for my education.
That's tough.... I'm a pretty high standard to hold up to your teacher though. Not sure of her credentials but maybe show her my video and ask her what she thinks. After the basics, it's important to learn how to diagnose your brazing/welding so that you can figure out what to improve on. Good luck in your course! Welcome to the channel!
Excellent excellent excellent
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Tip for hacksaws: for cutting 1/8" thick flat stock like you had we probably go with a 24 TPI ( Teeth per inch ). Use 32 TPI when cutting thin wall steel like EMT conduit. More then once came across a so called mechanic who had the blade installed wrong. Teeth always face away from the handle. We had at least halve a dozen sizes/types of brasing rods in our large maintenance shop. The stuff that had silver in it & expensive was always locked up.
Thanks for the tips! Yeah we use 24 TPI 12" bi metal blades....good all around but yeah thinner stuff needs higher tpi count. Cheers!
Great job explaining it to new comers. First year of machinists training they teach you to Braze.
Awesome! That's cool to hear, that's not the norm anymore though I think. Even 26 years ago I wasn't taught brazing in my Tool & Die Machinist classes. I'm lucky to have had an old school shop teacher that taught me how to do it. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Thank you for the informative video. As the desgnated brass man in a welding shop I could identify with the process but Ilearned something new. I brazed a lot of cast iron, a little trickier. Grest vid, will watch you others even though I'm retiered now.
Thanks Terry! That means a lot to hear that from someone experienced in brazing! I haven't done a lot of cast repairs but I know that it helps to have it preheated. Any other tips? Thanks for the watch! Enjoy your retirement!
great video very informative
Thanks, glad you liked the video. You should watch the copper leaf sculpture video. Thanks for the watch!
First class lesson
Thanks Jeremy, much appreciated! Hope fully I earned your subscription today and if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Thanks I love brazing been welding since a kid only regret is never learned aluminum
No worries! Yeah me too, lots of steel welding and a bunch of gas welding but just a touch of aluminum tig welding. You're never too old to learn a new skill though! Cheers!
Great Video and Channel. I will be subscribing and showing my students this video, thanks so much for it!
Thank you very much! What/where do you teach? Glad you were able to find the channel. Thanks for the watch and the sub!
@@wayofthewrench I teach the Industrial Technology at a small rural high school and middle school in Iowa. I do the woodworking, carpentry, basic machining, welding, and robotics. Thanks again for the great video.
Cool, you're like me then and teach basically everything cool! You should totally build a virtual pinball cabinet! If you haven't seen my series yet, you should check it out...maybe a class project??
@@wayofthewrench sounds good, I’ll check that out, thank you sir!
Thanks for a highly informative and entertaining video very detailed and useful, clearly you are a gifted teacher!! Subscribed 👍😀
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@@wayofthewrench
I also believe that how we do our work, even on the basest level, should be done with care, because it will affect whatever comes after in the process. I'm a new subscriber to your channel now, my friend.
Ya gotta try your hardest at everything you do.....that way when you are a husband or a Dad, you'll be great one! Thanks for the sub dude!
Very good video i learn more things in this video because i'm bignner
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Worth to see this video. Nice man.
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I mounted a vice in sideways. That way when you are sawing you are pushing into the floor instead of pushing your workbench. It is also easier to lay your work on the lower jaw and tighten the jaw. Also, it is not taking up so much of your workbench. When I mounted my vice on the side it made it very popular. I mounted one on my toolbox. Saves space and when sawing I'm pushing into the floor instead of pushing my tools bow around.
Oh that's a neat idea, I'd love to see a picture of your vice setup, dm me on my instagram. Thanks for the watch!
Your videos are amazing.
Thanks Lisa! I do try my best to make make good videos so I'm glad you are enjoying them!
Great presentation and easy to follow. While I (old enthusiast) have done some brazing I could see from your vid some things I was doing wrong. Thinking too much heat as the first.
Anyway - glad I found the video and have subscribed - THANKS !
Awesome, thank you! Glad you were able to use the content and that you found my channel. Thanks for the sub and welcome!
Excellent explanation and demonstration. Thank you for taking the time to make this for us that are learning brazing. Definitely subscribing and sharing :)
Thanks dude! Welcome to the channel, there's a ton of content to edutain yourself. Thanks for the sub and the share on your social media, it is much appreciated. Cheers!
This was a great video.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
Very informative, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
AMAZING VIDEO ! VERY SIMPLE , easy to follow ! And interesting👍
Thanks bruh!
Educational
Nice shop.
Thanks Chuck! I have been working very hard for the past 12 years to get it better and better. Every year I try to get something replaced or upgraded so my students have everything they need to be safe, excited, and learning in here. Thanks for the watch!
Awesome video, very informative. Great presentation style. Thanks so much
Thanks dude, you would love the brazed copper leaf sculpture video then! You should check it out and if you liked my teaching style, you'll enjoy my other videos too! Thanks for the watch!