[NSRCA-discussion] Robart air can leak

[Ken Thompson]

Hey Del,

I thought about that, but the material is so thin I'll warp the can trying 
to come up to temp for the brazing rod.  I found out a replacement can is 
only 10.00, not worth the effort to fix the old one.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Del K. Rykert" <drykert2 at rochester.rr.com>
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Robart air can leak


> Depending on how thick the material might be able to braze?
>
>    Del
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
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>> Solder won't work for sure - you can't solder AL.
>>
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>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bob Kane
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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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