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Old October 19th 09, 09:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tim Taylor
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Default Alternative to welding aluminum frame of Komet?

On Oct 19, 2:47*pm, John Smith wrote:
Bruno wrote:
I just noticed that a few of the welds on the top aluminum framework
of my Komet trailer have broken. *Maybe I am just lazy but I am
concerned about getting the welds redone with the fiberglass top right
next to it. *Does anyone have any suggestions for a good bonding agent
to use on the broken welds?


Considering what a trailer is meant to bear and how long it will
hopefuly remain in use, I would bite the bullet, remove the top and have
the welding job done by a pro without compromises.


Actually most good welders can do it without too much heat. Also you
can usually slip an asbestos shield with a wet rag behind the welds to
minimize the heat transfer to the glass matrix. There should be no
need to pull the whole top off. I have seen several and helped get
one welded a few years ago.