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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On Oct 23, 2:30*pm, Bruno wrote:
On Oct 22, 7:34*pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk @See My



Sig.com wrote:
"Bob Kuykendall" wrote in message

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I'd use a bunch of MD43BS 1/8" Monel pop rivets. They have a good
service history when used in aluminum and to join aluminum and steel.
I've got loads of them, contact me via email.

Thanks, Bob K.

John Thorp (with no "e") recommended Monel pop rivets (From U.S. Shoe
manufacturing IIRC) for assembling the T-18 as an alternate to the aluminum
AN rivets.

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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 befohttp://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.

Thanks,
Bruno - B4

Mmmm. I think a plate and rivets would be an awfully better idea.

You do realize you might risk being accused of missing a Y chromosome.
You passed up on an opportunity to buy a decent pop riveter, a new
cordless drill, to cut up you hand on some aluminum plate. Spill a
little blood. You could have tried to justify a TIG welder and welding
course...nope out came the JB Weld. Sigh.

Seriously there is no way this is going to be a more robsut repair
than a few aluminum triangles and pop rivets. How much is your time
worth dealing with a broken trailer when you really need it to work.

Darryl