Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I picked up this can for cheap awhile back, had a split seam in the front and an ugly coat of "baby jobby" green (only way I can describe it. ) So I decided to try my had at Brazing/welding. After a little work I got a satisfactory bond, I smoothed it out with a grinding wheel on my Dremel tool. And repainted can in German Field grey . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelspank Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 That looks good to me. I keep thinking about welding as an option and string to the bow. It would definitely be useful with some of my renovation type projects. I tend to rely on epoxy resin for my repairing of all things metal, but welding would definitely be a step up. Was it hard to master, is it anything like soldiering with an iron? You might get some order via the site now as I should think most of us have items that we bought on a whim in the hope of repairing them at some point in time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 06:17, Camelspank said: That looks good to me. I keep thinking about welding as an option and string to the bow. It would definitely be useful with some of my renovation type projects. I tend to rely on epoxy resin for my repairing of all things metal, but welding would definitely be a step up. Was it hard to master, is it anything like soldiering with an iron? You might get some order via the site now as I should think most of us have items that we bought on a whim in the hope of repairing them at some point in time. I found that the Map gas burns hotter and works better, Unless you happen to have the Oxy/gas torch. Last Time I did this was back in the early '80's. Was working on my 1957 VW Oval window, brazed on a new Rear apron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Afrikakorpsrat64 said: I found that the Map gas burns hotter and works better, Unless you happen to have the Oxy/gas torch. Last Time I did this was back in the early '80's. Was working on my 3 hours ago, Afrikakorpsrat64 said: I found that the Map gas burns hotter and works better, Unless you happen to have the Oxy/gas torch. Last Time I did this was back in the early '80's. Was working on my 1957 VW Oval window, brazed on a new Rear apron. 1956, not 1957, sorry,my 1957 was a 21 window deluxe Transporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshall Lenny Posted October 15, 2023 Field Marshall Share Posted October 15, 2023 Looking good @Afrikakorpsrat64 and as you say, if no original paint then why not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 15/10/2023 at 10:19, Lenny said: Looking good @Afrikakorpsrat64 and as you say, if no original paint then why not? Thanks! I try not to mess with stuff, but if its already altered I will try to make it right for Preservation sake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelspank Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I am a great believer and advocate of "preservation". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Good skills, do you want to come over here and weld my heat exchanger on the gas heating? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 24/10/2023 at 11:39, Richard Auld said: Good skills, do you want to come over here and weld my heat exchanger on the gas heating? I would gladly do it Rich if I was near by! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Changed it out, tried but made it worse.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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