sstein Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I am looking to try my hand at a bit of basic frame building using steel tubes. Nothing special, just for a bit of a hobby and so I can make custom frames for myself. I have read a lot of stuff on the issue but I seem to be stuck trying to decide what is a better joining method. I hear that fillet brazed frames may actually be stronger (though take longer) than TIG welded frames, if this is the case it will save me a fortune on the equipment. Does anybody with knowledge on the subject think a decent fillet brazed frame would stand up to trials or is TIG the only way to go? Before anyone suggests it I will not use lugs because of the extra cost, time and lack of options. Also I will not only do trials frames but I just want to know if it will stand up to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 To be honest there both an art form! But jokin apart they would both be fine for frames. Gary Curtis fillet brazes his frames and Marino TIG's his frames. Either is fine. Gas welding equipment is cheaper than TIG but its up to you. Good luck with the frame building mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Bronze weld it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I use Araldite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Bronze weld it. Aren't fillet brazing and bronze welding the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Fillet is soo more juicy and delicious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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