Jul 28, 2010 · Does anyone on here have photos of their hearths that I could use as ideas, also can anyone suggest the best materials to use and any advice about vital bits that you would say are needed in a good brazing hearth.

Steel can be joined by using a technique called brazing. A high temperature is needed for this and so a brazing hearth is normally used. Brazing gives a permanent joint that is ideal for most metalworking projects in schools and colleges.

The brazing unit is supplied with 2 easy-to-use single valve controlled RF80 torches which allows for one handed operation. The DS400D is supplied with a solid refractory hearth with robust side, central and rear heat shields.

The DS400D is identical to the DS400S single brazing hearth but with an additional work position. The brazing unit is supplied with 2 easy-to-use single valve controlled RF80 torches which allows for one handed operation. The DS400D is supplied with a solid refractory hearth with robust side, central and rear heat shields.

The DS400D is a double position brazing hearth, supplied with two easy-to-use single valve controlled RF80 torches which allow one hand operation. Equipped with a solid refractory hearth with robust side, central and rear heat shields.

Ideal as an alternative option to gas fired brazing. With CleanTech dyomix®... The Flamefast DS400D double brazing hearth is identical to the DS400S single...

The DS400D is identical to the DS400 single brazing hearth with the addition of dual working positions. The unit is supplied with 2 easy-to-use single valve controlled RF80 torches which allow one hand operation.

Brazing Hearths are usually at bench height and provide a convenient, heat proof and shielded location for Hard Soldering and Annealing. They are used in combination with a Blow Torch fuelled by natural gas, and for which they may have a built-in air compressor, or a Gas Torch fuelled by Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

The students have been creating their own designs for a pendent or keyring in D&T as part of a product design project. They have worked on 2D design to make a laser cut mould and then have used the brazing hearth to heat pewter to its melting point before casting their own design.

Dual station brazing hearth, which can be fitted with Varivac Hoods (pictured). Supplied with 2 easy-to-use, single valve controlled RF80 torches which allow one hand operation. Solid refectory hearth with robust side, central and rear heat shields.