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Old 05-21-2005, 08:40 PM   #1
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what do you guys use for weldling rod when making suspension parts chasses stuff like that
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Old 05-21-2005, 10:24 PM   #2
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not sure, i don't use rods, i use mig wire
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Old 05-22-2005, 01:30 PM   #3
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rods are for ark, tig, and brazing. Wire is for welding.
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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
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Old 05-23-2005, 09:31 AM   #5
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i may just try that stuff
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Old 05-23-2005, 01:04 PM   #6
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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.
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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.
Yea, The key is maintaining 750 degrees while welding, but it does definately hold excellent!
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