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Old October 24th 09, 01:43 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell
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Default Alternative to welding aluminum frame of Komet?

Bruno wrote:


I apologize up front for asking for advice and than ignoring all of it
and just doing my own thing...Thanks for the replies and help.

That said, I ended up reading the specs for JB Weld Puddy and decided
that if I wasn't going to jump on top of it or leave it out under 3
feet of snow that 10,000 pounds of shear strength might be enough to
repair the broken weld. Here is a pic of the break befo
http://www.taylormadeawning.com/imag...ailer_weld.jpg

Here is the fix while curing:
http://www.taylormadeawning.com/imag...iler_weld2.jpg

I am going to trailer up to Logan, Ut this weekend to hopefully fly
the ridges and will report back if the patch job fix has any problems.


Check it frequently, and let us know when it breaks (wink)

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