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Old 01-08-2008, 07:53 PM
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Cool Brass

Ever use brass? I don't think brass is weldable b/c of the zinc content; it wants to blow away from the joint (I think). I haven't tried this personally, but want to. I had the idea of inlaying brass in the twisted grooves of a RR spike knife handle. I don't want to bras it b/c of the excessive heat being put onto the knife. I want to TIG weld it, but will it work? Anyone ever done this?
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