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offroadmudpunk

05-21-2005 08:40 PM

welding

what do you guys use for weldling rod when making suspension parts chasses stuff like that

TwistedCreations

05-21-2005 10:24 PM

not sure, i don't use rods, i use mig wire :mrgreen:

ttrmike

05-22-2005 01:30 PM

rods are for ark, tig, and brazing. Wire is for welding. :flipoff:

jwrape

05-22-2005 01:40 PM

I bought some alumiweld and it works to bond all types of a luminum with a map gas torch, great for small brazing and such. VERY strong.
http://www.alumiweld.com/awpricing.html

rckjeep

05-23-2005 09:31 AM

i may just try that stuff

skyjacker_rc_club

05-23-2005 01:04 PM

Ive used those rods for fix an aluminum casing on a dewalt saw works great and its still holding up after all the crap its been through. :mrgreen:

jwrape

05-26-2005 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyjacker_rc_club

Ive used those rods for fix an aluminum casing on a dewalt saw works great and its still holding up after all the crap its been through. :mrgreen:

Yea, The key is maintaining 750 degrees while welding, but it does definately hold excellent!

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