T-6 Aluminum Guard

[bbw3]

Does anyone know of a way to solder (for lack of a better word) a T-6 aluminum guard to a stainless blade? Sure would appreciate the help as I think this stuff sure polishes out nice.

Thanks, Bob

 

[Darrel Ralph]

You may want to press fit it. I dont know a way to solder or weld it. There may be a way but Im sure the process would be very special
If you are using aluminum I would switch to 2024 . Its tougher
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[This message has been edited by Darrel Ralph (edited 23 May 1999).]

 

[bbw3]

Thanks Darrel I'll give it a try (T-6 is pretty soft stuff). I,m sure this seemed like a dumb question but you never know what tecniques someone has developed unless you ask.
Bob

PS. I had thought about a press fit while using heat on one piece and dry ice on the other to make it an even tighter fit. Sounds like a lot of trouble but it may be interesting.

[This message has been edited by bbw3 (edited 23 May 1999).]

 

[Cougar Allen]

There's some stuff called TIX solder that's made for aluminum and it's supposed to work for soldering aluminum to other metals, too. I've never used it myself.

-Cougar Allen :{)

 

[bbw3]

I'll try to locate some, try it and post the results.
Thanks, Bob