This video is the third video in a brand new welding series called
"How to Become a Welder" and explains everything about brazing! The following questions are answered: What is brazing? How does brazing work? Why would I use brazing to join metal together? What are the benefits for brazing? How do you braze? Why does my brazing look bad?

Quick reference jump points in the video.
00:25 What is brazing?
00:36 What is Van der Waal's forces?
02:40 What are the pros to brazing?
04:44 The brazing filler rods.
05:12 Use of basic metal fabrication tools to make a weld sample.
05:53 Hot rolled vs cold rolled steel.
07:08 How to properly use a hacksaw.
10:10 Mill scale removal with a wire wheel.
12:35 Set up and cleaning the torch tip.
13:31 Corner joint set up.
14:26 How to get a neutral and carburizing flame.
18:21 Hot properly braze.
23:21 Diagnose the brazing sample- what to look for.
25:14 Destructive testing.
27:06 Troubleshooting bad brazing so you can diagnose your brazing issue

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Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a wood shop, metal shop, welding shop, or auto shop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery/equipment. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and get certified training so you can learn the safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.