Has anyone ever used these for repairs?

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Has anyone ever used these for repairs?

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Low temp aluminum welding rods... Do they work?
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Curt A wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:34 pm Low temp aluminum welding rods... Do they work?
https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-l ... 44810.html
May I ask what what you wish to repair?
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Curt A wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:34 pm Low temp aluminum welding rods... Do they work?
https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-l ... 44810.html

The slick salesmen who sell them at fairs, swap meets and flea markets always seem to do amazing things with them, but I've never been able to make them work.
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oliver wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:10 pm
Curt A wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:34 pm Low temp aluminum welding rods... Do they work?
https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-l ... 44810.html
May I ask what what you wish to repair?
Nothing in particular, just wondering for future repairs...
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I find them handy for filling in holes in beer cans. Other than that, I totally agree with Jerry Van.
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