Can I go wrong with Gasflux CO4 and the B flux? I'll be using propane and my first frames (after practice) will be Cromor.
So I can use the same filler for lugs, dropouts, and braze ons?
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Can I go wrong with Gasflux CO4 and the B flux? I'll be using propane and my first frames (after practice) will be Cromor.
So I can use the same filler for lugs, dropouts, and braze ons?
Yes
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Title should be FIRST pound...
Another question: Should beginners use 1/16 or 3/32?
Jeff- Generally beginners tend to have an easier time with thinner filler rods. But I suggest you get some of each and find out for yourself which works better for you. Andy
I guess, I'm at the right place here.
I've just bought my first set Oxy-Acetylene.
Wat first rods would you advice for a beginner, Bronze and Silver?
And of course wich Flux.
It's for steel (obviously) but not only for framing, my son asked me to build him a grind bar for skating.
I'm in continental Europe.
Thanks!
Spin- First, we ask for your name in your posts. More friendly this way.
For general steel joining, like a grind bar, I would suggest brass/bronze as silver wants really tight fit up and hates big gaps. For lugged frames I would suggest silver WHERE the fit up allows. But even with well fitted lugs there are times when brass is still going to be a good choice.
So I suggest you start with brass. Here in the US a lot of us use Gasflux's CO4 bronze rod and their B flux. What the availability is or alternative to in Europe are I can't help with. I do know that Ceeway, out of England, lists some fillers and flux. I would further suggest that you get both silver and brass and start playing with each to find out which works best for your methods. Andy
Thanks for the answer.
What do you mean by : "First, we ask for your name in your posts. More friendly this way."?
I already planned to buy both brass and silver but I'm lost in the very numerous type of different rods. So if someone has a precise brand or "model" it would be great.
I know for Ceeway but because of brexit, it takes long time for delivery and extra custom costs.