Stevan, You are correct. This would probably be best described as quenching. But this quote has been taken out of context. Tim Paterek posted this tidbit for a rookie that was looking to take apart an old bike and practice brazing it back together. He said that the tubing would no longer be usable as a rode worthy structure or something to that end. I grimaced when I read his posting though. I can't imagine some newbie with a torch and compressed air splattering molten filler material everywhere. Can you say "Danger Will Robinson, Danger!"
Curt Goodrich Bicycles
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Minneapolis, MN 55418
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> In a message dated 1/31/03 7:21:35 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> BobHoveyGa@aol.com writes:
>
>
> > heat the joint then blast it
> > with compressed air... it will drive all the braze out and leave you
with a
> >
> > dry joint that you can just knock apart.
>
> Would this not have the same effect on the tubing as letting it cool too
> quickly in a cold draft? It's my understanding that's the quickest way in
the
> world to ruin tubing.
> Stevan Thomas
> Alameda, CA