Re: [CR]Braze-on removal

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:46:09 -0400
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "John Betmanis" <johnb@oxford.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Braze-on removal
In-Reply-To: <BAY115-W210BED8D64FEA449F05663DD040@phx.gbl>


At 10:10 PM 11/07/2007 +0000, Tim Chauran wrote:
>My question is, would a handheld propane torch generate suf
>ficient heat to warm up the brazing to allow removal?

Possibly, depending on the brazing rod used. There are also special turbo tips for propane torches that generate more heat. However, if you're careful, you could just file off the cable guides.

John Betmanis
Woodstock, Ontario
Canada