I second this. Doing this sure helped this guy move from zero a bit in a positive direction…highly recommended.
Fixing hole in side of block
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Joe, you are missing the boat on this one. The teacher in an adult learning class at the community college, which goes on in the evenings, or on the weekends, are not there for the money really. They are there because they want to help people learn.
Don’t write this opportunity off too quickly. If you try it, you may find out that you’re mistaken in your opinion.
I took a welding class at my community college 52 years ago and still use what I learned during it. Having answers , pointers from a professional watching me , and proper equipment taught me the basics that gave me strong welds in a couple weeks. Not real pretty but proper penetration. Definitely the best way to get started.
More like brazing only a small few will ever get it right. By the time he gets done ? He could have just bought a good block or motor. It’s painful to see someone fail badly trying to prove knowledgeable welders wrong.Brazing is just like having sex. Once you have the torch in your hand it will come back to you. Just like sex, you won't be good at it the first time, it just takes a lot of practice. When you get old, brazing is just like sex, you have the desire, but sometimes it is just too much work, so you don't bother. YMMV
Pretty sad …
I mightve achieved the goal...
Heated cast iron, picture of thermometer is of the flux coated bronze being used
Notice how blue I got the cast iron in the BBQ grill
Last picture: melted bronze into the groove of the cast iron
Exactly what I did different: flame about 4 times stronger (whoever said that you are smart)
Left hand holding bronze was pushing down on area where we wanted it, soon as it melted, pull out and move to the next area to do another mini puddle
Now: in the oven on low heat, let it cool down and I post for yall hammer test in 15-30 minutes...
Sledgehammer will be used: for fun, while we wait for it to cool, say whether you think it will hold or not hold
Heated cast iron, picture of thermometer is of the flux coated bronze being used
Notice how blue I got the cast iron in the BBQ grill
Last picture: melted bronze into the groove of the cast iron
Exactly what I did different: flame about 4 times stronger (whoever said that you are smart)
Left hand holding bronze was pushing down on area where we wanted it, soon as it melted, pull out and move to the next area to do another mini puddle
Now: in the oven on low heat, let it cool down and I post for yall hammer test in 15-30 minutes...
Sledgehammer will be used: for fun, while we wait for it to cool, say whether you think it will hold or not hold
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My gosh, he has mastered brazing. I'll bet for him this feat is better than sex!
GreensvilleJay
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Good, now go buy JBWeld epoxy and fix the block cause there is no way you'll be able to braze the patch in and NOT destroy the block. Given the equipment you have and your level of practical knowledge, you will not succeed. Not trying to be mean or cruel, just a 'reality check'.
You need a LOT of serious heat ,in a CONTROLLED environment to braze the block.
You need a LOT of serious heat ,in a CONTROLLED environment to braze the block.
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