[UK-CONTEST] OT: Aluminium welding

[Peter Hobbs]

John

I wouldn't use it for butt-welding tube (for example) because the heat 
can weaken the parent metal, but it's good for many other applications.  
I've used it for seam-"welding" sheet ali for a beehive roof.  Also see 
how many have been sold to satisfied customers from the eBay pages.

73, Peter G3LET

John Lemay wrote:

>Hi all
>
>I've noticed on eBay a large number of kits available which apparently
>enable anyone with a hobby blow-torch to weld aluminium. Reading into it,
>it's actually brazing aluminium, because the parent metal is not melted.
>Nevertheless it looks interesting for making and repairing aerials or masts
>for example.
>
>One trade name is Durafix Easyweld. 
>
>Has anyone used this with success, or is it too good to be true ?
>
>I'm cynical because I've seen real ally welding and it's a skilled job,
>almost an art.
>
>Regards
>
>
>John G4ZTR
> 
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