Aluminum welding

[Av8nBill]

Has anybody had any experience using HTS-2000 to repair aluminum?
http://www.aluminumrepair.com/

I picked up an old (1960) Jon boat that has a few transom cracks that need to be repaired. I plan to rip out the old wood and do that right with resin and glass, but wasn't sure if I should tackle the cracks myself or bite the bullet and pay the local prop repair outfit to do it for me? I am hanging a 15 h.p. Tohatsu 4 cycle off the back when I'm done.

It's just an old beater that I plan to make more functional and look a little nicer, but she'll never be a beauty. I get a kick out of "recylcling" stuff, though.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Aluminum welding

I have used em and have some in the garage. Mine are Durafix but pretty much the same thing. They work pretty well but it depends on what you want to do. You also want to use MPS gas and not propane as it's hotter. It will fill small holes but not very thick and you cant layer it as the previous layer will melt. I don't know how strong it'd be for a transom though.

 

[markernineteen]

Re: Aluminum welding

Hi Bill , I've been welding for over thirty years and haven't been satisfied or known of anyone who was with these products . They have been around under various names for years , they are actually aluminum solder and have limited uses in my experience . Like very thin , very clean parts . I would recommend taking your boat to the prop shop .....But I really think since you like fixing things , If you got your own welding machine and learned how to use it just think how many possibilities that would open to you .

 

[Av8nBill]

Re: Aluminum welding

OK. That's kind of what I figured, but thought I'd ask. The co-captain probably would frown heavily on me buying another toy for the already over-flowing garage/workshop so it looks like the prop shop just gained a new customer.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Av8nBill]

Re: Aluminum welding

UPDATE:
Finally took the tinny in to the prop shop last week and picked it up today. I had a total of 5 cracks (total running length about 6-7 inches) and two holes from a previous transducer mount welded up and they only charged me $35.00 + tax. THAT was money well spent.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aluminum welding

THAT was money well spent.

Ayuh,... THAT is a Prop Shop that you should patronize as often as Possible,...

I've got a propshop up the road aways that treats Me THAT way,...
Don, at Don's Prop Shop has turned inta a Great Friend,...
I recommend 'im to Anybody in the 1000 Islands region of the St. Lawrence river to give 'im a call, if the need arises....

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Aluminum welding

That's a great price for a repair. Good Job

 

[Av8nBill]

Re: Aluminum welding

Ayuh,... THAT is a Prop Shop that you should patronize as often as Possible,...

I'm hoping I won't be needing their services much again. But you can bet I'll tell anyone within earshot that McGill's Propeller in Lewisville, TX took care of me.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Aluminum welding

They usually charge $75 minimum to turn the argon on.
They did ya good.