Brazing can be done with propane using a hot turbo flame torch. I’m glad it worked out for you!

Wth. Weld it dude. I’m not tryna take a bicycle to the face on the highway.

Its a cargo rack..non critical joint. Plus, brazing can be just as strong as an aluminum weld. @@midwesternwelds1197

If you need a stronger joint your only option would be a stick welder and aluminum rods, which will cost about $200. However, stick welding aluminum is significantly more difficult than welding steel. You could also change your design to use fasteners like bolts or rivets instead.

GMAW, gas metal arc welding (or stick if you prefer). You can get a very basic electric buzz box from Lincoln used for a few hundred bucks, it will take you far beyond brazing but brazing is a good technique to learn.

Agreed. These aluminum welding/brazing rods aren't strong enough for anything structural but they are adequate for decorative projects and make creating metal art much more accessible.

The instructions did not mention using any flux, but you could try aluminum brazing flux.

Do no try with flux it will not work aluminum bonds with strictly heat only

yes and no this is brazing its more akin to glueing than welding the base metal and brazing metal heat up and expand as both metals cool the constrict making a tight hold where as with welding youre trading elctrons and actually incorporating the metals together into one piece if you cut a weld against the direction it was laid youll see this reaction and how much the reaction of trading electrons penetrated the base metal but to put it simply if its a decorative peice for a gate sure brazing would be ok but for the hinges or structure brazing wont hold it even if you glob a shit ton on there

No, a propane torch does not get hot enough. However, you can braze small steel parts together.

Yes but its a very different technique than using a tig or mig torch. Propane or oxy torches have been used in cutting and welding long before arc welding dominated the scene.

@@DragonBuilds i disagree you can use a propane torch to heat the metal and lay flux between the pieces youre welding and then hammer them together ALOT is it practical? no will your arm fall off before youre successful? most assuredly but... it is possible lol

No, these "welding" rods are not strong enough for anything structural. Aluminum wheels should be repaired with TIG welding as it is strong enough to handle the stress. If it is just cosmetic damage like curb rash, epoxy filler can be used for a quick repair.

@@DragonBuilds okay thank you for the information...highly appreciated

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No, it is not strong enough.

I do not recommend using this type of welding/brazing rod on anything safety critical such as a bike frame.

I don't think a butane torch can get hot enough.

The instructions said that no flux is required.