On Sat, Jan 4, 2025, 2:59 PM Bill in OKC too via <wmrmeyers=[email protected]> wrote:
For future reference you can build an "oven" from firebrick to concentrate the heat from multiple torches. It's not impossible to find propane or acetylene torches that are airbreathers, like the Prestolyte and TurboTorches. Oxy-fuel torches for both gases are available, too. Initial cost can be high if you buy new, but you'd be surprised at all the things you can do and fix once you've bitten that bullet.?
I'm not a professional welder. More a "farm" welder, but I was taught by a very accomplished all-purpose welder. Just need more workspace, practice, and materials...
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Bill in OKC?
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On Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:21:55 PM CST, Allen Underdown via <allen=[email protected]> wrote:
Youngest is a professional welder - he said it would be a PITA as small as it is.
I also don't have anything that generates enough heat to braze.
I figured if I couldn't find one I'd call Clausing.
Luckily, I went down to Shapiro's the other day and found some nice scrap 1x2 either hot rolled or forged bar stock. It's heavy as heck. ;)
Milling one from ruler measurements wouldn't be difficult. That way I can get it back to a point that allows me to use the tailstock.
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