soldering ferrule to column?

[distillrook84]

Would soldering a copper ferrule to a copper column be strong enough to hold the column?
(For use to attach to a keg still)

I'm new to this metal work, just learned how to solder properly.
I would like to braze or weld but I have never done either.

thanks

[WalkingWolf]

Where'd you find a copper ferrule?

To answer your question -- I would use it. Unless it's some elaborate, top-heavy, hybrid rig that overloads the balance.

[Halfbaked]

Sure, it be OK. Some use a brass ferrule also. Brass might save a dollar or 2.

[distillrook84]

Where'd you find a copper ferrule?

To answer your question -- I would use it. Unless it's some elaborate, top-heavy, hybrid rig that overloads the balance.

http://tinyurl.com/copperferrule

[WalkingWolf]

I need to get out more. I feel caught in a time warp

[Halfbaked]

Hope I can get you out of a time warp and up to date. PM sent

[ben stiller]

Anyone know where to get a 1.5" copper ferrule?

[bearriver]

Yes.

Other folks including myself have press fit a ferrule without soldering, with great success. Dozens of runs later I have encountered no leaks or problems with the joint.

When you solder the ferrule on there, it will be perfectly functional so long as you don't run it over with a truck. If you are exceptionally paranoid, consider tig welding the seam (copper/copper). That scenario would produce beautiful results.

[googe]

I've had a 4" plated column swinging of one for a year and half or.more now, no troubles.

[CR33G3R]

I press fit all of mine. I haven't run it yet as the build is still underway but I don't expect any problems.
I should do a post on how I did it. It was pretty easy. The big thing is it needs to be type "L" copper. The id is only 1.985 for 2 inch copper which allows room for a little sanding a lead in angle and a whole lot of press. The copper needs to be heated and the ferrule can be put on dry ice this way the copper expands and the ferrule shrinks.