[NSRCA-discussion] Robart air can leak

[Ken Thompson]

There is a aluminum alloy solder, I can't find it around here, though.  I 
found out my LHS has a replacement cylinder.  For 10.00, I think that's the 
way to go.
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> Solder won't work for sure - you can't solder AL.
>
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> That's what I thought, solder is not going to work.
> Try the JB Weld, or the special bubble gum Mike
> mentioned ;)
>
> --- Ken Thompson <mrandmrst at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> It's made of aluminum, I've already scuffed the
>> area, I will get the JB for
>> aluminum and try it out.  I'll just test it out real
>> good before I
>> re-install it.
>>
>> I also got a hint of using Hubba Bubba bubble gum,
>> that sounds like a tasty
>> attempt also.
>>
>> Ken
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>>
>> > What is the can made of?  I think JB Weld would
>> work
>> > if you get the area clean.
>> >
>> > --- Ken Thompson <mrandmrst at comcast.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Does anybody have any clue how I can repair a
>> >> pinhole leak in a Robart air cylinder?
>> >>
>> >> For some reason there is a tiny leak in the side
>> of
>> >> the can.  Solder and silver solder won't hold
>> >> pressure.  I thought about JB weld for aluminum,
>> but
>> >> I'm not sure that will hold 80 to 100 PSI either.
>> >>
>> >> Any hints would be helpful, TIA.
>> >>
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