Filler For Brazing

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I've decided to work with brass as my former, and first, post pointed out. I was considering all sorts of methods for joining the material and finally decided on Brazing.So, I have a few more specific questions in that direction.1. What sort of torch should I use, Since I will most likely be working with small objects is it recommended that I use a jeweler's torch? or is it just as well to get a full sized one for any projects that might come along? 2. Is there any sort of brazing tip you would recommend for brass?3. What sort of filler/ Flux combination would you use for brass? 4. Is there a manufacturer that you recommend? 5. Any tips on the process? note: I would ask that you please be as complete as possible in your answers as I am very new to metal work and probably won't know any lingo you might use.
Reply:Originally Posted by zer0I've decided to work with brass as my former, and first, post pointed out. I was considering all sorts of methods for joining the material and finally decided on Brazing.So, I have a few more specific questions in that direction.1. What sort of torch should I use, Since I will most likely be working with small objects is it recommended that I use a jeweler's torch? or is it just as well to get a full sized one for any projects that might come along? 2. Is there any sort of brazing tip you would recommend for brass?3. What sort of filler/ Flux combination would you use for brass? 4. Is there a manufacturer that you recommend? 5. Any tips on the process? note: I would ask that you please be as complete as possible in your answers as I am very new to metal work and probably won't know any lingo you might use.
Reply:Thank you kindly!
Reply:good info in post 2.i would add that most problems come from not getting metal hot enough.  i would definitely practice before attempting on something important.  i found that if you tin you material first and then fit and fill it works easier if there is a difficult area to braze or an odd shaped joint.  to tin an area, you coat your rod with flux and add some flux on to the piece to be jointed and then while the filler is still molten, brush it off with a wire brush.  then fit the parts together reflux and apply filler.
Reply:Originally Posted by Scott Younggood info in post 2.i would add that most problems come from not getting metal hot enough.  i would definitely practice before attempting on something important.  i found that if you tin you material first and then fit and fill it works easier if there is a difficult area to braze or an odd shaped joint.  to tin an area, you coat your rod with flux and add some flux on to the piece to be jointed and then while the filler is still molten, brush it off with a wire brush.  then fit the parts together reflux and apply filler.