Hello all. Over the years I've had occasional mounts that required steel over brass. Because I don't have any welding rigs and am only using acetylene for brazing, I've always just brazed the steel. I've noticed that it takes a lot more time for the joint to flow properly with steel. My question is, what's the limitations when brazing is no longer enough? Can stainless be brazed? I'm wondering if it's time to expand and get a welding set up. Any recommendations on welding equipment would be welcome as well!
Yours,
James
Hi James,
I've had good results using silver solder to join smaller pieces of steel and stainless. It's actually a great way to join brass to steel (if you need a stronger material in your mount design). One thing that I've noticed is that the silver solder joint is weaker than steel, so making adjustments after joining can be tricky. Pining your sections before soldering can help strengthen the joint. I always weld larger steel material and I think it would be worth looking into a oxy-acetylene, mig or big setup if you think you'll be working with larger material.
Hope this helps!
Best,
BJ