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BrianG 06.04.2008 10:14 AM

Thanks all. I figured the stuff in the links was like a glue, but wasn't sure because it requires 725*F. I thought maybe there was a decent solution! Poo.

Maybe I should just create my own chassis from scratch.

TexasSP 06.04.2008 11:05 AM

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Maybe I should just create my own chassis from scratch.
That would be something to market there. More ground clearance than the gorilla with a factory look.

suicideneil 06.04.2008 04:20 PM

I believe BombProof welded a custom panel to his revo chassis, might be worth asking him about it too.

aqwut 06.04.2008 08:08 PM

my friend uses his mig welder to weld 6061 Aluminum as well....

Aluminum will turn into crackers on contact with steel & electrolyte... especially stainless...

Serum 06.05.2008 01:43 AM

it wasn't bombproof who welded his chassis, it was another user.

Serum 06.05.2008 01:48 AM

i would try the soldering option Brian. it's worth a try. if it's half as strong they claim it is, it would do the trick.

lincpimp 06.05.2008 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Serum (Post 179501)
it wasn't bombproof who welded his chassis, it was another user.

Brian welded extensions to this chassis, I remember asking him about it. Then he painted it red, ewwwwwwww. Not a big red fan myself, but the chassis looked killer with the additions. I have a big 240v miller mig in the shop, and have contemplated changing it over to weld al. My dad has a similar welder at his place too, so I may try it out with that one.

hoober 06.05.2008 03:53 PM

I agree with the poster who recommends Tig , it can be very tiny and precise. Mig weld can be very problematic for small stuff. I suppose maybe there is a tiny mig though?

My friend who does all the tig can weld aluminum foil together very easily , I'm good at mig welding , yet failed miserably with aluminum.


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