Well, the extra bead may act as a reinforcement by itself. Otherwise, a
strip of stainless may be taken from either an old fender or from the bottom
of that fender.
Remember, it cracked in the first place because of too much localized
stress. Fixing the crack only fixes the symptoms, not the problem.
Maybe rubber washers under the bolts would help...
Mark V.S. in Austin, TX
P.S. Enroll in the program, there is no substitute for direct training from
an expert. That's why we have teachers and professors...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Douglas Shook [SMTP:shook@usc.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 4:05 PM
> To: VanScoter, JMark
> Subject: Re: Welding vs. Brazing was "Welding" stainless
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> I apologize in advance for soliciting additional help, but you
> had mentioned reinforcing the joint.
>
> Should bracing be made of the same material as the material you
> are repairing? I basically brazed up the crack and "extended" the
> braze about 1/4" or so on either side of the crack, trying to
> taper it down to spread the stress.
>
> Should I have cut some stainless and laid a strip on top of the
> crack, or something similar?
>
> Again, I apologize that I have had no training in welding. I
> have looked around to find an evening class, but short of
> enrolling in some program, I have not been able to find a welding
> class for a hobbyist like myself.
>
> thanks again,
>
> doug shook
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