Recent content by gilrussell

I was using old solder, just marked as "solder". Have used it on copper and steel and it worked fine.

I am dealing with an aluminum boat that has been dragged over the rocks and loading ramps too often, resulting in leaks at the stern. My solution was to solder (low temp) aluminum angle cut to about 6" pieces, covering the molded ridges (on the bottom). (The grooves on the top side have been...

I just started looking on line for welding supplies and am amazed at the difference in prices of Tungstens. I am wondering if there is much of a difference in quality. I pay about $4 each for 2% thoriated locally (AZ) and they are available for about 1/10 that on line. Both from China. Also...

I do gunsmithing and I am sending my welding out; I would like to be able to do it here. Right now I am waiting on a part that has been out for a month. Any ideas on what to buy and where to buy it? Thank you! Gil Russell