Brazing Made Easy
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- Easy skill to learn and opens up a whole range of creative and utilitarian uses. Some people are intimidated and make brazing far more complicated than it really is. In this video I demonstrate a simple brazed joint. Starting with lighting the torch, heating the steel to red hot and melting the brazing rod into the joint.
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Hi George, how refreshing to learn from someone with a measured and precise delivery without distracting music and erratic video editing. Thank you, Bob in the UK.
Glad you like the video. I'm a pretty simple person, so I like to get right to the subject and explain it in the simplest terms as possible.
Thanks for showing what it looks like when things ate done wrong that is as important as showing what it looks like when things are done correctly. Besting brazing video I have seen, thank you.
John, thanks for commenting. I've always learned best when seeing how something is done correctly and done incorrectly.
Appreciate the comment. Positive comments always give me inspiration to do more of these.
That helps, I’d like to be able to see what the braze looks like through the filter a little closer
@@damien12309 Thanks for viewing and commenting.
@@897473 of course im working on trying to put together a mini flatbed for a high end rc car and its a bit challenging to get it just right but this vid helped, I think I just need more Time in the host seat.
Hi there I’m trying to braze mild steel for a kohler small engine control. However, every time I try to braze the same thing happens, I can’t get the filler metal to melt. I’m very familiar with soldering, I’ve done thousands of joints, however it seems like I’ll just sit there and rub the rod against the red hot metal and pretty soon I find myself using the flame. I know sometimes to get the solder flowing I sometimes put it against the iron or torch for a sec. any thoughts?
@@jamesboles3679 Not sure exactly what you are doing. But, the heat from the flame must get the filler rod hot enough to melt. If you have the base metal (the mild steel), red hot or close to red hot, put the brazing rod on the red hot metal and heat the rod. Also possible you may be using too thick of rod. For what you are doing I'd use 1/16" brazing rod.
for sure keep doing more, I have a small engine shop and your videos on brazing and oxy-acetylene use are invaluable
That was a beautiful joint. Love your style Mr Goehl. Looking forward to watching all your videos.
Excellent presentation as always, George - thank you. I'm basically a tyro when it comes to brazing but I'm learning, and with the help of your videos that learning process has been made all that much easier.
Top notch video! Given me a lot of confidence to go ahead with my project - thanks!!
definitely, your videos are top notch
Excellent intro to brazing. Thanks, George!
Thank you for making these videos on brazing.
Right on! Brazing explained in a very thorough and simple way.
Thanks, John. I definitely do like simple.
Really nice easy to understand tutorial, thank you
Your videos have been very helpfull I am getting better at brazing from watching I have been doing braze work for years and it is an enjoyable hobby to do and to make and repair different things and it doesn't cost alot to start out with a small torch set
Once again George, helpful as ever. Excellent teacher, take care. Norm.
Thank you for the great video. This is a skill that is no longer being taught in my area's vocational welding program. I took a welding class 17 years ago and it was the very first thing we learned. I am currently taking welding class again and was shocked that we weren't covering this. When I asked why, I learned that my instructor was never taught how to braze and neither was the instructor before him. It is a shame that those that go through the program will do so without learning how to do this.
Thank you it's very instructional and it's just what I needed right now.
The most informational video on the internet that’s about brazing! This video was very helpful!
Thanks for the comment. Glad to hear it helped. For more on brazing, check out this list of videos. For oxy/ace, scroll down. gsegmedia.com/?page_id=2877
George, you are awesome! I learned a lot from your videos. Thank you very much.
Lolita, thanks. That's empowering. I'll try to keep more videos coming.
George
What a fantastic video. Clear, smart, supremely helpful for beginners like me... Thanks for making this!
Thanks for the complement. More free videos at www.gsegmedia.com
WOW! Brazing 101! Great informational video and thank you for posting it. I find brazing leaking exhaust flanges around catalytic converters in difficult to reach locations works great!
Thomas, thanks for commenting. Yes, that simple technique does make the job a little easier.
Awesome video!!! You are the Morgan Freeman of brazing videos!!!
+Ramon David Thanks Ramon for the compliment. Hope I can live up to your praise.
The best tutorial on the web! Thanks
Thank you. Glad you liked the video.
Very nicely produced and informative. You are giving me the live info and techniques you usually only get from a shop teacher.
Keep posted, I will be adding more videos. I'm a little slow, as there are just not enough hours in the day.
Thanks. I am a self taught welder in the days before TH-cam. You are helpful and I will check out your other videos.
Thanks for viewing. Here's a complied list of free TH-cam videos: gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4657
Congratulations! You will learn a lot and have fun doing it.
Extremely well-narrated and illustrated; thank you!
Thanks, appreciate the comment.
Thanks John. Boils down to just a matter of practice. Keep it up.
George
Thank you for this video. I am brand new to brazing and this video is incredibly informative and it is great that you demonstrate correct and incorrect techniques. George Goehl for the win!
Glad you like the video. I find that I learn a lot through mistakes. The good news is that mistakes eventually turn in to successes.
Just wanted to say thanks for the video. I was having problems with knowing what type of flame to braze with. Your video helped!
Steve, good to hear that the video helped. The more you braze, the easier it gets. George
Thanks. I too use brazing for lots of utility jobs around the shop and in my house.
Although the intro was a little long and slow, it is a great video. I used to braze a lot, but it was over 20 years ago. I tried to pick up and just get back to brazing, but I forgot a few things. The video reminded me how to get my tip set and a few other fundamentals. Thanks for the help. Now just waiting for my flux to arrive...
The best explanation on the web. Thx.
Thanks, that's quite a compliment.
I from indonesia ,Thanks so much. Exactly the information I have been looking for.
Been a amateur stick and wire welder for 40 years but never used brazing. Have a project that access makes this the logical/practical choice and feel much better about tackling.it. Thank You.
thank you George. excellent teaching. I am a mechanical engineer. like your simple,, to the point, informative and clear teaching.
Thanks, Andrew. Yes, I do like simple. Having worked in industry, I have alway marveled at the magical machines that have been designed that few people get to see but produce goods that become a part of everyday life. Hats off to mechanical engineers.
George Goehl z
Thanks for sharing .
Thank you George, just learning about this, found it very helpful for a beginner
Glad it was helpful!
Very good instructions; thank you for sharing!
I am trying to braze at the moment and you have helped me out with this video, thank you.
Glad to know that the video helped. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks George very informative lots of knowledge gained. I would have been a nightmare To screw up such a rare car.
Thanks George for nice video.
nice video , THANK YOU for very simple and clean instructions.
Rashid Rehman thanks for viewing. Simple is most always better. Less confusing.
Excellent. I was wondering not so much oil or rust, but mill scale that is on most mild or cold rolled steel. I will keep cleaning just like I always have. Thank you for another great instructive video.
That mill scale is a tenaciously adherent oxide, and MUST GO! It's asking way too much of your flux.
Just got a oxy/ace setup to try this stuff out. Thanks George
Wow what a difference, now I know where I am going wrong, your video on lighting the torch with the feather flame, I was instructed to turn up the oxygen to remove the soot.
Thank you for your help you have a new subscriber.
Good to hear that that video was helpful. Here are some more brazing videos. Scroll down the page. gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4657
Appreciate the encouragement. I should be adding more soon.
Great video, very helpful. I have brazed before but needed to brush up to get my confidence to tackle and important job working on a Manx Norton brazed T 45 replica frame for a customer. Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful. Looked up "Manx Norton" - nice looking bike.
I restore vintage and classic Norton motorcycles. This frame will be used to house a Triumph engine in a 'Triton' hybrid... I do not necessarily approve by as they say, the customer is always right :)
Just watched an old "Lovejoy" episode. Part of the episode was converting a Brooks Superior. Doubt if it would work like it did in the video. i know nothing about motorcycles but sure like to look at the photos. Lots of ingenuity.
@@897473 It was the first engine with a hundred per cent volumetric efficiency! AND looked pretty cool!
Thanks Strube. Always appreciate your comments.
Thanks much George, just the thing.
Thank you I'm a welder I went to school for it and we only had one day to braze so I'm trying to teach myself because itll be a good skill to have as well as knowing how to weld
Matt, my brazing is a bit different since I am doing sculptures. I spread a lot of braze around because I like he contrasting color, especially with copper. Here is a link to more brazing videos. Scroll down for torch work. gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4657
nice video George!
Great video, I always thought that to get rid of the acetylene shoot was to add oxygen never knew about the acetylene feather. Thank you
Keith Meyers Keith, years ago an old welder showed me how to light the torch. Been using his technique ever since.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing. Very nice tutorial, too.
Appreciate the comment.
Excellent tutorial...thorough coverage...
Thanks Michael.
Appreciate the comment. Good to know that it the right video at the right time.
Thank you so much this was very helpful
I Tig weld a lot , when steel is melted it will react to the nitrogen and other gases in the air and cause oxidation and perosity without shielding gas, Red hot for braze . I'm glad he showed what happens.
Thanks for viewing. I envy your Tig skills.
Awesome video.
Thank you George good video still after 6years.
Thanks David. Keep in touch, George
I have watched 15 videos or so on brazing, l wasn't sure if l could do brazing or not. After watching your video, you explained it so simply, l am sure l can braze. I have soldered stuff for years, the only big difference l see is the heat. Thanks
You're right, it's just a little hotter. You should have no trouble. Thanks for commenting.
It's been my exp[experience that clean metal always brazes and welds better than oxidized, oily or rusted metal. This is especially true of brazing.
For brazing, if I run into a situation where I can't quite get in to get it clean I will use some extra flux. George
That was the only thing you didn't go over in the video.
Kudos to you who want to teach others .
Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Very helpful- thanks
Thanks!! Great video!!
Appreciate your commenting.
THANK YOU!
Solid advice.
Thanks for commenting.
Very well explained and executed also.
Thanks. Here's a list of the TH-cam videos (scroll down). gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4657
Sushil: I don't know. I have never worked much with aluminum. There may be some way to do it with Mig or Tig.
With the oxy/ace torch the flame would melt the aluminum before the steel reached a brazing heat. You may want to check some welding forums and see if you can find an answer.
George
Thank you!
Great voice and teaching style.
Thanks, I'll try to keep them coming.
Jonathan Banks, is that you? 😁
Thanks for this video. You have simplified something that many videos take 10 minutes to overwhelm and confuse people with.
Wow, thanks! I do like to keep things simple.
Was not putting enough heat and was creating a mess, thanks again!
I've been doing this for almost 50 years and I still make messes. The key is: Not Giving up.
Thorough instruction.
Jose, thanks for viewing and commenting.
Glad that you liked the video.
Thank you 🙏🏾
Hey George ! Thanks for sharing these videos , I’m wondering what you have your gauges set at when you are doing this particular braze ?
I learned a lot from your videos. Maintaining the old school d^^b
Excellent Info
Hi George, thanks for the video, I restore antique pre-1910 bicycles and most of them have been brazed, so I wanted to learn more and eventually do it myself.
I have 2 questions for you, hopefully you know the answers
Most of the old frames have a lugged construction, where a tube goes inside a lug and then they are brazed together.
1. If I want to replace one of the tube that has a badly damaged part, is there a way to "melt" the brazing or will it just mess it all up?
I also notice on some frames when I sandblast them, that brass have been used to fill areas where the tubes were dented.
2. It is the same technique as brazing to fill bigger holes? And how thick can you braze?
thanks
Thank you sir.
George, I have a 1/4" i.d. steel pressure washer fitting that I need to modify. It has two pieces: the front piece which fits into the pressure washer outlet, the rear piece which was used to crimp a hose to the front piece. The hose has been removed. The front piece swivels around in the rear piece with a very close tolerance fit. I need to fuse the two pieces together to withstand the 1500 psi of water rushing through it. Can you recommend an inexpensive way to braze them together? I have a Benzomatic oxy/map torch kit with 2 steel rods, 2 copper phosphorous rods, and 1 bronze with flux rod. Thanks.
Thank you. This was exactly what I needed. :-)
Glad that to hear.
@@897473 Trying to get into brazing copper for a project I am planning. Having only worked with plastics before, this is a major step for me. :-)
@@autonomous2010 I've put all the brazing videos here. Makes it easier to find what you want. gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4222
Great video...
Thanks, glad you liked it.
lmao...his voice put me to sleep...i literally hit my head on my keyboard...hes like the Bob Ross of melted metal..
Bob Ross of melted metal lmao. Exactly what I was thinking.
I literly got recommended a Bob Ross video when I clicked on this
Well he's helping people, me included.
Other than impoliteness, what have you contributed?
Our school have to do work on this, I don't find it interesting but it also doesn't make me feel bored. I don't know what to think of it
He has a very relaxing voice, easy to listen to
He is very calming
Thank you sir!
Xeon. thanks for viewing. Hope you found it helpful. George
Yes Sir, It was very helpful.
Hi George - do you clean the metal before brazing? I normally MIG or TIG weld and always clean the metal before welding. Thanks.
Is it possible to braze aluminum and a light grade of steel? What rod & flux should be used?
I want to fabricate a fitting for an O2 Sensor on a car's cat - screw it the fitting into a hole and braze in filler steel to aluminum cat outer ?
Thomas, I know nothing about aluminium. Suggest you check out some welding forums. Some of the people on the welding forum have welded anything that can be welded.
Very good.
Thanks for commenting and viewing.
VERY well taught! I love that you didn't play horrid background- ADHD attention keeping noise! I went to your site-love the video's; plan to purchase/build my library. But; I was hoping to buy; would rather buy books-have you planed on writing books?
+Robin Sauls Robin, your questions need more information than I can give here. email me at ggoehl@gmail.com
+George Goehl does it make a difference the percent 5% or 15% the brazing rods are?
+Robin Sauls Robin, Your comment "rather buy". When you buy the videos on Vimeo, they are yours to keep. Downloaded to your computer. You can put them on your desktop computer, laptop and tablet. For books there are four eBooks that can be downloaded. Personally I think these are better than printed books because they have links to further explain a specific technique. In addition there are lots of photos.
so great
thank you sir good job
thanks for viewing and the positive comment.
George Goehl it's my pleasure sir
Thanks George for nice video.
i have 1 question , is it possible to weld iron with aluminum with brazing rod ?
Weld is not the word here! Hard to weld such dissimilar metals b/c of radically different melting points. They can be ah, soldered together! I've used those low-temperature aluminum braze sticks to bond aluminum to galvanized steel for example. It LOOKS welded, but it's kind of soldered.
hi,,
im doing a brazing repair on a small gas tank and some of the welds keep cracking after i have it welded.. am i doing something wrong?
What are the gauge pressures you're using... thanks for the video.
5 acetylene 6 oxygen. Couple of videos that may give a bit more insight. Flame adjustment and tip selection. th-cam.com/video/9vooT29iMyw/w-d-xo.html and the carburizing flame: th-cam.com/video/zVOZpUFFRNg/w-d-xo.html
You sir are the Bob Ross of brazing. 🧐
Thanks for the compliment
Oh ,and I added propane fittings to my set because acetylene is made from unicorn tears. 5000f * vs 6000f* still enough heat for brazing .
Unicorn Tears: I learn something new everyday!
Nice demonstration.
When to use flux?
In this video the flux is already on the rod. For a detailed way that I use flux check out this video: th-cam.com/video/KFN38vHKQTY/w-d-xo.html
Mr George 1G brazing is a groove joint, where one has to Produce a root weld and a capping
Thanks for your comment.
Do you need flux when brazing? If so would you use it if you had brazing rods that have flux on it?
You need some flux to braze. How much flux is dependent on the metal to be brazed. To give you at better idea, here is a video I did on using flux. th-cam.com/video/KFN38vHKQTY/w-d-xo.html
Hi George,
thanks very much for your videos, they are v.good. I am sorry to ask this 'dumb' question- as I am v.new to brazing - I am trying to braze 2 pieces of mild steel bar (10mm diameter) together with the oxyturbo (oxy propane) set. I must be doing something seriously wrong as I am unable to join anything with any strength at all. I am dipping the bronze rod in brazing flux, and the steel bars are clean. I did not use any flux on the bar before heating. This little kit has enough 'go' to get the bars red hot...but not as extensive as you are getting them with your oxy acetylene). The rod melts over them, then after cooling - I can just pull them apart with my hands. Am I not getting things hot enough? I am at a loss. Thanks very much for any help you can give me!
10 MM is about 3/8" thick. That is going to take some heat. You are probably not getting enough heat. What size brazing rod are you using? The heat is probably dissipating quickly away from the steel bars. I'd try building a fence around the bars, with either firebrick or some pieces of metal. This would keep the heat in place. I have had occasion, where I have thinned out the brazing rod on an anvil so that it would melt faster. I have no idea whether any of these suggestions will help. Keep trying and getting suggestions and something will finally work.
okay thanks George, I will try to get more heat into them and try the thinning the brazing rod as you suggest.....(I bet this little set isn't 'man' enough to do the job!...) Thanks!
Hi George, Thanks for your help - you were absolutely right! Once hot enough it just worked. It might seem simple but you have helped me immensely. This is the thing, without an experienced 'head' we are lost, and there are few people to ask! Thanks and best wishes, David
Back in the day I used to braze the tears in the tin work on my dad’s combine just because I liked brazing. Years later I wondered since we had the basic 3 oxy/acet welding tips what the criteria was for deciding which process to use . Your thoughts please.
Tips range in size from “000”, “00” “0” 1, 2 ,3,4, 5. “000” being the smallest. Back in the day, as you say, I would imagine that you were using a 3 or 4 sized tip. I don’t know the thickness of a “tear”. For ¼” steel, I guessing, you’d need at least 1 or 2 sized tip. A video I did recently showing how to force a tip to braze heavier or lighter material.
th-cam.com/video/1jf_dhbZRkc/w-d-xo.html
Hi George. I apologize for not being clear, given the two choices i was wondering how you determined if you were going to braze a joint or just weld it using the standard oxy/acet rod. We were taught both at school but I don’t recall when you would use one rather than the other process.
@@barnycanuck6234 Gas welding with a gas filler rod is just for steel to steel. I use brazing when I want to join two different metals: steal to copper, steel to brass or bronze. Copper to brass or copper to copper. You can gas weld stainless to stainless with a stainless rod. But, for my work I would probably use brazing for stainless to stainless.. Gas welding steel to steel is stronger than brazing steel to steel. Hope this helps. George
Thanks George. Have a Victor Performer kit on order, the wife saw some of your handy work and wants to try it as well.
With your experience, you should have an easy time. Lots of videos and photos at www.gsegmedia.com Keep in touch. George