Epoxy, weld, how best should I patch this?

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March 28, 2015 at 4:18 pm #12924
elgin2
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I`ve had good luck with JB Weld.
March 29, 2015 at 6:49 pm #13013
garry-in-michigan
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Whatever works … 😉

– Didn’t look too bad after filing & painting.
March 29, 2015 at 7:25 pm #13015
mr-asa
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Garry, I’ve never seen anyone braze or solder aluminum successfully. Anytime I have tried it I can’t get the heat level between the two pieces to mesh correctly. I usually damage the piece to be repaired by putting in too much heat. Any tips?
March 30, 2015 at 5:49 pm #13059
garry-in-michigan
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Like the N.Y. cab driver said when asked about how to get to Carnigey Hall, "Practice, Practice, Practice."

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March 30, 2015 at 9:15 pm #13064
kees
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"NO" JB Weld for me,
I don´t believe all the crap talk they say about it

Okee , you have to try it, well….. I did, and…..
I don’t move from my stand
welding or solder aluminium and like Garry……..practice

to practice
heat a nasty part up and try…..
the trick is, hold the aluminium solder rod not in the flam
but move it over the surface in
small circles behind the flame till it melts
( hope you all understand, English is not my first language and translations are sometimes hard ) 😆 😆
March 30, 2015 at 9:46 pm #13067
scoot
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Is it just me. That hole looks drilled. ???

Scoot
March 30, 2015 at 11:28 pm #13073
tom-in-ri
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The drilled looking hole was drilled. The unwanted hole is 8 o’clock from the drilled hole. It’s small.
March 31, 2015 at 12:20 pm #13096
kennmatson
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I suggest using some ‘brake clean’ to flush the hole out prior to epoxying. You can get some at any automotive supply. Kenn
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