Welding Journal

I have been teaching torch brazing for more than 50 years. During that time, many welders have told me that because they were experts at using a torch in their welding, they were confident they could also teach torch brazing, as they believed the processes and techniques were so similar. Unfortunately, that is not the case — torch brazing and torch welding require very different torch-handling techniques.

Attention welders: If you want to be completely proficient at both processes, here are s..