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Brainchild · 03-03-2005, 12:16 AM

I need to know the cheapest,and strongest way to repair broken aluminum.

The trigger stopped working in my impact,and I took the thing apart (cause I'm like that

).Anyways,the boss that the plunger sits in is broken,and won't let the plunger operate.So what I need to do is fix the broken boss which is made from aluminum.

I don't have a way to weld it,gasless mig

Is there something like an epoxy,or whatever I can mix up,and repair it that way?

All ideas welcome.

Don't have the money to replace it right now,and it's an elcheapo in hte first place.

Thanks

rustyold72 · 03-03-2005, 12:22 AM

Could try some JB Weld, dunno if it'll work, a pic of the offending part would help

Brainchild · 03-03-2005, 12:51 AM

I added some pics to give ya an idea what I need to do.

cableguy0 · 03-03-2005, 12:58 AM

most likely your going to need a new gun unless you can get that part new. its obviously a high stress area and the vibrations of the impact through the gun itself would probably cause any kind of bonding agent to break again

Fred T · 03-03-2005, 05:08 AM

I agree with Cableguy. Also, not all aluminum is weldable. Even if that piece could be welded, it would probably break again.

Mike76251 · 03-03-2005, 07:16 AM

Fred T might be right there but you can try to weld it with those Aluminum welding rods you get from Lowes or Home Depot.
They use a propane torch and work pretty good.
They come 5 to the pack and are in the welding goods section.

68C15 · 03-03-2005, 10:51 AM

check the pawn shops for a new gun. I recommend Ingersol Rand. if interested I have an IR 231 for sale. barely used, just sitting in my tool box. I bought a IR 2131 instead.

Brainchild · 03-03-2005, 04:54 PM

I have another gun,this one is barely used,and I hate to just toss it away.

Fred T · 03-03-2005, 05:24 PM

At least save it for parts. Keep an eye out for another one that needs work and marry the two together.

Brainchild · 03-03-2005, 05:27 PM

Too good to throw away,and not good enough to keep....lol.I have a lot of stuff like that laying around.

beaterC10 · 03-03-2005, 05:32 PM

You might try a tool repair shop. I used to work at one, that would keep tools for parts when the customer declined on the repair.

The part you have is normally not broken, even on tools that are beat to death. Prolly don't even have to find the exact same brand tool. Most of the inexpensive tools are made by the same few Chinese companies. If not, you have parts for the next tool you buy.

03-03-2005, 12:16 AM	#1
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Repairing tools I need to know the cheapest,and strongest way to repair broken aluminum. The trigger stopped working in my impact,and I took the thing apart (cause I'm like that ).Anyways,the boss that the plunger sits in is broken,and won't let the plunger operate.So what I need to do is fix the broken boss which is made from aluminum. I don't have a way to weld it,gasless mig Is there something like an epoxy,or whatever I can mix up,and repair it that way? All ideas welcome. Don't have the money to replace it right now,and it's an elcheapo in hte first place. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website Last edited by Brainchild; 03-03-2005 at 12:51 AM. Reason: Added pics

03-03-2005, 12:22 AM	#2
rustyold72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ark City KS Posts: 505	Could try some JB Weld, dunno if it'll work, a pic of the offending part would help __________________ 71 Chevy C10 "The Rust Bucket" 72 Chevy C10 apart in the garage 02 WS6 T/A Fast Black and bad@$$ 93 Nissan Pathfinder "Emily" Totaled RIP girl 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee-HEMI powered 87 Iroc Z28 305 TPI auto (crying out for an LS1 swap)

03-03-2005, 12:51 AM	#3
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I added some pics to give ya an idea what I need to do. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-03-2005, 12:58 AM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	most likely your going to need a new gun unless you can get that part new. its obviously a high stress area and the vibrations of the impact through the gun itself would probably cause any kind of bonding agent to break again __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-03-2005, 05:08 AM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I agree with Cableguy. Also, not all aluminum is weldable. Even if that piece could be welded, it would probably break again. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-03-2005, 07:16 AM	#6
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Fred T might be right there but you can try to weld it with those Aluminum welding rods you get from Lowes or Home Depot. They use a propane torch and work pretty good. They come 5 to the pack and are in the welding goods section.

03-03-2005, 10:51 AM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	check the pawn shops for a new gun. I recommend Ingersol Rand. if interested I have an IR 231 for sale. barely used, just sitting in my tool box. I bought a IR 2131 instead. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

03-03-2005, 04:54 PM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I have another gun,this one is barely used,and I hate to just toss it away. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-03-2005, 05:24 PM	#9
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	At least save it for parts. Keep an eye out for another one that needs work and marry the two together. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-03-2005, 05:27 PM	#10
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Too good to throw away,and not good enough to keep....lol.I have a lot of stuff like that laying around. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-03-2005, 05:32 PM	#11
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	You might try a tool repair shop. I used to work at one, that would keep tools for parts when the customer declined on the repair. The part you have is normally not broken, even on tools that are beat to death. Prolly don't even have to find the exact same brand tool. Most of the inexpensive tools are made by the same few Chinese companies. If not, you have parts for the next tool you buy.



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