Joe get yourself a 110 volt wire feed flux core welder from HF, Im sure after a couple hrs of playing with it you will be able to produce a much stronger weld then the brazing your doing.
Where have you two been during the past 1K posts? I'm sure joe would have put your advice to use.Agree with the MIG or he could get a Lincoln stick. He should also get an old sink and electric fuel pump for a parts washer.