This isn't a phonograph item but I thought perhaps someone would know the technique.
I've broken a piece of cast metal (probably aluminum alloy) kitchen equipment- part of a 1950'a Mixmaster. Can this be mended with epoxy? It doesn't have to be pretty, just strong. The part doesn't move or bear weight but it stabilizes and prevents shaking- if you've got a vintage mixmaster this is the foot of the Power Takeoff Unit. I've bought a replacement on Ebay but would like to get this one into operable shape.
Slightly OT: mending a broken metal casting
-
- Victor Monarch
- Posts: 4172
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm
- Personal Text: I have good days...this might not be one of them
- Location: Albany NY
-
- Victor Monarch Special
- Posts: 8511
- Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:25 am
- Personal Text: Stop for a visit when in Oregon.
- Location: Albany, Oregon
Re: Slightly OT: mending a broken metal casting
JB Weld is a good product. You might give that a try. Jerry
-
- Victor Monarch
- Posts: 4172
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm
- Personal Text: I have good days...this might not be one of them
- Location: Albany NY
Re: Slightly OT: mending a broken metal casting
I will look for some- it doesn't have to be perfect, just work.
- Henry
- Victor V
- Posts: 2624
- Joined: Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:01 am
- Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Re: Slightly OT: mending a broken metal casting
I had a cracked lower unit, apparently also aluminum alloy, on my previous outboard motor. A local welding shop was able to repair it. Might be worth a try to visit some shops in your area with the piece in hand and seek opinions.
(P.S. estott, I think you may be near me in PA. The welding shop was Nash Welding on Walbert Ave. in Allentown.)
(P.S. estott, I think you may be near me in PA. The welding shop was Nash Welding on Walbert Ave. in Allentown.)
-
- Victor Monarch
- Posts: 4172
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm
- Personal Text: I have good days...this might not be one of them
- Location: Albany NY
Re: Slightly OT: mending a broken metal casting
Thanks but this piece is not worth repairing by welding as I have a replacement coming- I just need a quick fix.
-
- Victor Monarch
- Posts: 4172
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm
- Personal Text: I have good days...this might not be one of them
- Location: Albany NY
Re: Slightly OT: mending a broken metal casting
UPDATE: I cleaned the unit with lacquer thinner and used JB Kwik to reattach the broken foot. It set up just fine and a short while ago I fitted it into the Mixmaster and gave it a brief test- it works! No chattering and vibration, the unit holds steady. I'll let it set overnight before I really give it a workout. An unbroken replacement is in the mail but this will at least be a backup.