Brazing steel with mapp?

So I tried the oxy mapp torch again and it turns out I skipped a step in the instructions. I was brazing with the STARTING flame.:giggle: Once i did it properly it brazed amazingly. It was easily brazing steel bikeframes with only seconds of pre-heating. I could FEEL the intense heat through my leather gloves! I was using the "50 percent more oxygen" tank and it lasted me a good 15 minutes of running time. Pretty good.

The reason I didn't look into oxy-acetylene or a proper welder is because i'm thirteen years old. My parents think I have too much junk. That's why this torch is perfect for me. Small, and easy to use. I highly recomend this torch if you are in a simmilar situation.
 
"The reason I didn't look into oxy-acetylene or a proper welder is because i'm thirteen years old."

Nice.

Sounds like you're on your way, buddy. Most 13 year olds I know only know how to work a cell phone, tv remote and X box.

Keep expanding your skillset, your mind and your world view. Us old farts are gonna need smart young folk like you to keep us in shape and keep our sociable security checks coming in on time.
 
"The reason I didn't look into oxy-acetylene or a proper welder is because i'm thirteen years old."

Nice.

Sounds like you're on your way, buddy. Most 13 year olds I know only know how to work a cell phone, tv remote and X box.

Keep expanding your skillset, your mind and your world view. Us old farts are gonna need smart young folk like you to keep us in shape and keep our sociable security checks coming in on time.

I'll up on this. I DON'T know of ANY 13 yo that will take on tools. Yes...texting, TV remote, Play Station, along with that Facebook junk, or the like. I'm a ole fogy I don't text or receive them, and if you want to talk to me I have a phone number. Congratulations.
 
13!!!!!!!!!!!!! No matter what anyone says...you're the coolest kid we know!! Great effort..stay with it...oh and video games, computers, MP3 players, cel phones are OK too!
 
Good grief...classic internet mis-information!

Brazing happens @ 900 degrees...you can braze thin stuff; 18 Gauge and under with a propane torch.

Don't buy the "hobby" high temp kits...if you want to go to the next level...get an oxy/acetylene outfit.

Jim
 
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