Date:         Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:13:25 -0800
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: MAPP for brazing? (repair enlarged hole in Vanagon clutch
              pedal)
Comments: To: Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2007032315364671@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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Hey thanks

Will try MAPP on the propane tip I already have.

I got 1/4" steel round stock + coathanger wire almost red, and it took the
LOW temp "silver" solder. Not great strength with that stuff plus not strong
because of technique. Just wanted to try propane.

Found out proper silver solder $$ so maybe brass rod?? Anyhow, hopefully
will get things closer to orange with MAPP.



On 3/23/07, Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> These work great for sweating copper pipe. Solder will flow in about half
> the time as propane. Your application seems like it would need something
> hotter--the MAPP gas is basically for soldering. It might be worth a try,
> though,  since the cans are only a few bucks and work with regular propane
> soldering tips.
>
>
> For small, easy welds, I go to the local muffler shop. Usually costs $15
> or
> so depending on the welder's mood.
>



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Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

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