Repairing Damaged/Cracked Aluminum Jon Boat hulls.

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Repairing Damaged/Cracked Aluminum Jon Boat hulls.

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This is a video on how to repair extensive damage or cracks to the bottom of your hull.

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@archerlane9802 3 жыл бұрын

A great video... Because of all the helpful comments. I would scrap that boat after this educational video was finished.

@angelcintron2122 4 жыл бұрын

When repairing aluminum boats, it is IMPERATIVE that you make every effort to get the cuts and cracks pushed out by lightly hammering from the inside of the boat, and a wood or metal block on the outside (bottom) to help form the area back to its near flat shape. But most importantly, the preparation is key for a good job. All contaminants should be removed, and followed up with denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner. You can follow up with JB weld Marine, and smooth sand it for a more uniform look. Good luck, and stay safe on the water.

@MKultrapdx 2 жыл бұрын

What if it's on a older boats keel? Picked up a old 12ft boat and noticed it has a crack on the keel.

@FergusScotchman 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, that is seriously a lot of work on a destroyed boat. But I admire your tenacity.

@FergusScotchman 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Lopez I will!!

@johnbennett3714 3 жыл бұрын

You saved that boat. In my books, one like that is scrap metal. Kudos.

@errolcrossman8315 5 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older video but if no one has mentioned it already stop-drilling a crack prior to repairing it is a great way to prevent it from continuing to spread down the road.

@flyhouseoftruth470 6 жыл бұрын

Aluminum roof patch, comes in a big bucket from Lowes. The stuff used for house trailers. It needs to be mixed with a drill attachment, then brush it on and work it into the holes. Do it out in the sun for best results. After it sets up a few days, go over the outside and inside with that truck bed liner spray.

@noturfather1106 4 ай бұрын

Thats stuffs pretty neat

@19Dennis53 5 жыл бұрын

I used Map Gas with the AL brazing rods on the two cracked ribs and completely screwed the metal up by melting it! Now I have to get it professional welder to fix all the holes and cracks.

@Bigfoot903Outdoors 5 жыл бұрын

I have patched a hole the size of a baseball in the nose of an old flat bottom using jb weld. It's still holding and the repair was nine years ago.

@gnuclur8952 4 жыл бұрын

Mr.Cornfed's Bushcraft & Outdoors dude JB weld is used to repair huge engine blocks... been done for 30 plus years.

@RyanR-su3qh 2 жыл бұрын

My buddy and I did the same in bayou Meto Arkansas! Fuggin log fugged us up. Job weld to the rescue, finished the hunt as normal

@ArcsandSparks315 5 жыл бұрын

when cleaning aluminum to weld or braze you should only use a stainless steel wire brush so you have the least contamination in the weld or braze.

@joshuaatkins5197 2 жыл бұрын

Finally! Nobody else said that I've seen

@battledonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Careful! I did this and ended up melting a much bigger hole than what I intended to mend. I fixed it, but my heart dropped out when the beautiful shiny pool of perfectly flowing aluminum that was making everything in the universe right again melted right through my hull and down like the trapdoor to the Rancor. WTF! Positioning a solid hunk of brass on the other side of the "weld" to help absorb the heat worked to repair my initial repair. Once done, though, solid AF.

@sauderdarcher2798 6 жыл бұрын

I just did this to my boat... It was a hot day in the shade and it still took forever to get things going. I'm not sure if the rods bonded well with the material or not. I figure it's a good plug at least. Thanks for the video. I'm going to work on my boat some more but I'm going to add a laser thermometer and a good heat gun to help with the heating issues. If I had a welder or could afford one I would, you know. Have a great day!

@lancehenthorn17 6 жыл бұрын

HTS2000 works pretty good but Tig is the way to go. Good videos keep em going.

@thompsonblake11b 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Boat I'm working on, the transom is about like that. Looks like a shotgun with #7 shot paid it a visit. Seeing this gets me on the right track to get it fixed.

@abdinvelazquez1265 5 жыл бұрын

How is it holding to date? Thank you so much for all the information I have gotten from you. It has helped me alot to fix my boats and for ideas to upgrade/modify them.

@joe4282 3 жыл бұрын

You should put together a whole aluminum boat from a precut aluminum boat kit. That would be awesome

@michellebrezinski4627 3 жыл бұрын

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@braddoughman6114 6 жыл бұрын

All seriousness best KZfaq channel ever

@carlhopkins2834 7 жыл бұрын

nice job buddy. only thing i can see wrong is no crack prep to prevent it from spreading. i do alot of metal work. if you have a crack and weld over it will still spread over time. it is best to drill a hole on the end of the crack prior to filling it.

@carlhopkins2834 7 жыл бұрын

just keep an eye on it. if it starts to spread again drill a hole and re braze it. great thing about metal you can always fix it.

@dabeast987 6 жыл бұрын

So I'm about to attempt this also and I have a couple questions. How important is it to drill the hole at the end of the crack? How big of a hole? And also I'd Flux not needed at all for the brazing?

@gamefadayz4121 4 жыл бұрын

I brazed at a heating and cooling factory on coils and evaps aluminum is much harder to braze than copper.Its burns away very easy and doesnt change colors.You made it look easy!!!!!!!!

@TheMongo1357 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, thanks for this video! I have never braised before and know that I will have to do the same thing to my project V HULL as well. I'll try to take video of the process. Again, Thank you!

@harlandcollins8235 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative I love the way you went through all the aspects of welding because I have to do mine here this summer so thanks again and I’ll catch you down the trail

@crashlife487 6 жыл бұрын

You did good, look into some automotive Surebond Gray Metal Bond Sealant for your next project. This is the stuff body shops use to bond unibodies together with when repairing whole clips of cars and bonds great.

@solomonbarnes4629 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect! I love the step by step. You should do a step by step boat mod.

@taurushipointenthusiast1306 6 жыл бұрын

Great work I grabbed aluminum brazing rods at 2 sources Tractor supply and a Wal-Mart order on line. On line was cheaper not as thick as the .08 TSC.. Mail order was probably .04ish and only 12 inches in length , The hobarts tsc was closer to 20. Both work and provide same coverage. Now where we differed was gas system I used the map also but with o2. Mine just heated a little quicker. I can not thank guys with these how to`s enough. Kids & I might actually enjoy bot this memorial day. 2018

@aliasfred 7 жыл бұрын

Put your boat on 2 heavy duty sawhorses, fill with 4 inches of water. Watch for leaks, get a helper. Get a block of steel (at least 3/4" thick) or an auto body "heel dolly" flat on one side. Have helper hold block of steel on whichever side is easier for them, and take a steel rod, at least 3/8 inch diameter, place on rivet and hammer it till the leak stops. Make sure other person keeps the block up against the rivet tightly, or you'll have a bigger leak than you started with. I bought a 10 ft. jon boat that was bondoed on every rivet on the bottom and the square front. I sanded off all the bondo, put on sawhorses, put 4 inches of water in it, and now I have a leak free boat. Found out the person who previously owned it had a 15 horse motor on it and all he ever used it for was "hot dogging" with it. Made all the rivets loose.

@aliasfred 7 жыл бұрын

it was rated at only 10hp.

@karenlogan7462 Жыл бұрын

Do you know where to find those heavy duty saw horses

@davidspencer1346 Жыл бұрын

I use Splash Zone. I saw them use it on Deadliest Catch. I have used this on my aluminum boat. Great. Lasts forever. No heat needed. 2 part epoxy. Can even use underwater.

@alexbyrd7209 8 ай бұрын

Repairs can get you extend the life of an old aluminium boat. However if boat is that bad, it is time to get another boat :)

@urikrem 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for great video. One think I would mention. You are lucky. I did it yesterday with Hubbart rods. One made successfully after hammering and 5-7 attempts. Another one did not. Why? - After perfect looked brazing when hot, crack in brazing appear when soldering. It's never been before with free play parts. But on a bot I got this huge problem.

@edsmith8831 4 жыл бұрын

This is great teaching the brazing. It reminds me about the old days using lead on auto body. So if there is a crack that traveled you don't need to drill the ends so it doesn't travel under the brazing? thank you!

@sammyrothrock6981 3 жыл бұрын

TIG actually welds the rod and material at the same temperature aprox 1200 degrees F° and it's permanent . When I braze aluminum it only hits approximately 750° it seems to stick quite well though. Epoxy resin is another alternative but, the braze is a more strong semi permanent solution.

@roostercogburn597 Жыл бұрын

Why would anyone talk about the previous owner about being stupid And a jack leg sitting leaning or kneeling on a already damaged boat Unnecessary. That’s a aluminum boat with rivets wow man and your giving advice.

@TinyBoatNation Жыл бұрын

Friend of yours?

@Lance100001 7 жыл бұрын

You rock bruddha just moved here to Florida form Hawaii . Had a friend give us a boat for free.. It look like boat you have n video I'll tell you how it came out. If it wasn't for your video I would have never heat Up good enough

@markwybierala4936 Жыл бұрын

Not pretty but kudos for keeping the boat out of the landfill. Just got my first Jon boat and its nice to know about the aluminum brazing rod if I ever need it.

@my67falcon 4 жыл бұрын

Great googly moogly, did they tow it along a gravel road off the trailer? Good job fixing someone else's ignorance.

@nowakjeremy8649 7 жыл бұрын

Hey man just started watching your videos, love them. Ive learned so much in a short time. I've got a 14ft mod V Jon boat I restored and did a lot of fabrication as well. Turned it into a bass style boat. Um from Wisconsin so up here we do alot of Musky fishing. I've got so many questions. Lol.. Ill be watching and learning. Thanks for the vids. Id love to be a part of the TBNation. I can post some pics also. I have one request for you tho, it's a game changer every bass boat needs. Let me know if your interested in my idea.

@jasonwes419 7 жыл бұрын

grind around rivets, clean with a acetone rag let dry a few, apply jb weld marine the expoy mix let it sit according to directions, flip Boat over do same prep apply flex see (the stuff on tv) I used the jb weld marine putty for my holes and cracks, then finished it off with gluvits expoy, I know it's alot of layers but idc I hit a rock in my johnboat it put a hole in it I took on bunch of water. I'm maken sure I stay dry, so I did all the above the scruff the entire boat, acetone wash, primed , painted and build decks,

@Gurren813 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gunna fix up an old hull to use as a catamaran hull and this will help with all the dings and dents it has.

@mikeysfishingfuntime5070 6 жыл бұрын

sweet lord, I thought my boat was in bad shape hahaha

@95HondaCivicSiii 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, I followed your videos and made a repair to my boat... I was curious though, how well is that boat holding up with the aluminum brazing?

@danr5704 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,I have a similar situation, 12x30 pin holes in the bottom, and beat to hell, testing the brazing rods now

@TinyBoatNation 2 жыл бұрын

Try closed ended pop rivets 1st.

@danr5704 2 жыл бұрын

@@TinyBoatNation yep I need to order some, for below the water line,

@JP-kk5vw 7 жыл бұрын

JB Water Weld all rivets and small leaks/holes on hull. Coat bottom with Flex Seal. Go fishing! I did this to a 60's era Sears Game Fisher 10' Jon Boat I got on CL for $100. Has not leaked since. Cheap, solid repair. Put a camo paint job on her too. Pride of the ponds now! Fish On!

@michaellaughter6474 3 жыл бұрын

Use those welding torch they hav a mini set for jobs like this n for less gas use on propane torch

@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's separating more because you're on top of the boat not necessarily from the Heat and expansion of the metal

@roostercogburn597 Жыл бұрын

You are correct 🎉

@onpointpcrepair 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos but, seriously I have to correct you being a certified welder. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! Don't wear rubber gloves, or any cloth type that will melt vs burn. It is better wearing nothing then those. If you happened to burn that glove, that melted rubber would damage you way more than just being burned normally. GJ on the patch btw.

@onpointpcrepair 7 жыл бұрын

Just get a pair of soft garden leather gloves for low heat delicate stuff. Any polyester will melt like plastic to your skin. I've been burned more times then I can count, leather is worth its weight in gold.

@Ohe11itsODell 7 жыл бұрын

Michael Lopez I've seen people use needle nose visegrip pliers to hold the rod and draw like you said.

@mikemourik4075 7 жыл бұрын

Rob RTM PC Repair

@taurushipointenthusiast1306 6 жыл бұрын

Rob I choose therefore I am responsible, Let folks deal with their daily decisions I do makes it easier for me and I do not worry. He stated he should wear welding gloves but chooses not to makes it a point to tell others do not do as I do. And explains why What has happened to his/her choice his/her responsibility.

@gbush7505 6 жыл бұрын

Rob RTM PC Repair you mention being a certified welder like that means something. How about a person with common sense would realize you shouldn't use rubber gloves..you probably time your firewatch after welding lmao

@fireantfishing 7 жыл бұрын

man you weren't kidding about how messed up it is...should be a great project though!

@fireantfishing 7 жыл бұрын

Also, you can use a regular hammer instead of the air hammer, just a little more work

@brandonmullis5239 4 жыл бұрын

You should have drilled holes at the end of the cracks

@angelcintron2122 4 жыл бұрын

That too will put a "Dead End" in the crack, and keep it from spreading further. Good call..!

@anunentitledmotivatedmille7731 3 жыл бұрын

It would have been a good added measure. But i believe the braze is more then sufficient.

@1nvisible1 2 жыл бұрын

*Why, he'd have nothing left if he drilled both ends. That little boat hit the jackpot for an owner as this young man has a lot of gumption.*

@jonlobello7151 2 жыл бұрын

100% silicone does a good job at sticking to bare aluminum. I 've fixed Jon boat cracks with it, although that aluminum brazing rod seems like a better idea.

@wesshoebridge4461 6 жыл бұрын

Nice im going to try repairing. My boat i have leaking rivits and felx seal dident help

@sammyrothrock6981 3 жыл бұрын

I keep the heat on it and flow it right in. I don't take flame away and I go back and forth.

@gregjones7648 4 жыл бұрын

Man lots of work

@perchdinner 7 жыл бұрын

I would have made a bono mold over a section of a good keel/chine, then used bondoglass in that mold placed where you cobbled up the pop rivet aluminum strip job. You can still do this.

@stevenreed9268 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but yeah but you are an idiot !

@agelualofa 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work bro.

@nikolasclure7752 7 жыл бұрын

those rods are 93% zinc, 4% aluminum and 3% copper. zinc has a very low melting point (787.2°f) that why you are able to melt it with that torch also zinc corrodes super fast and easy that's why blocks of zinc are mounted to on outboard motors and steel ships to help prevent corrosion of the steel boat and steel parts on an outboard. Not trying to be mean or anything but probably not the best option for boat repairs

@nikolasclure7752 7 жыл бұрын

Michael Lopez they do use zinc to galvanised screws but it not to prevent galvanic corrosion is to cause galvanic corrosion which is when one metal corroded preferentially to another when both metals are in electrical contact, in the presence of an electrolyte. electrolyte's are present in saltwater and some freshwater. the copper wont cause damage to aluminum until electrolysis begins which is also caused by electrolyte's. I also contacted Hobart and the said that their aluminum low temp brazing rods are 81% zinc, 9% copper and 10% aluminum.

@gmoose777 5 жыл бұрын

you don't need an air hammer to tighten loose rivets,if you can reach both sides just use a ball pein hammer and a bucking tool if you can't reach both sides still use the same tools just get a buddy to hold the bucking tool, you cam even use a hammer as the bucking tool but it will slightly flatten the heads

@yatessmyrna 5 жыл бұрын

That isn't bad damage, you should see my boat. we run jet pump outboards in super skinny water, as low as 4" deep. I find a lot of rocks.

@robertinman2264 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, that's why I'm watching this video.

@russg1801 6 жыл бұрын

I'd get a second or even 3rd torch on that work if you can't heat it enough to get the brazing rod to flow. I'd also hammer out the torn area and clean it up a LOT better.

@TrustGod-l6j 6 жыл бұрын

Damn! that boat looks a shotgun riddled stop sign, a damn sink hole. Good luck bud

@michaelyoung2614 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to melt holes in aluminum something that will work cost little money But at partsplus or a body shop supplier get 3m 08115 panel bonding adhesive takes 24 hours to fully dry but when it does it's like glass hard as a rock boat will not leak

@TinyBoatNation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@franklin3271 Жыл бұрын

Any videos on repair to plastic bottom boats? I have a flat bottom from Sears with a crack.

@TinyBoatNation Жыл бұрын

You should just be able to solder it back together and plastic weld it

@badluk1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Thx! Question: can a 1" hole be braised with rods? I have 3 holes from previous live well plumbing that I need to patch. Not sure how to approach the project short of finding a welder...$$$ Thx

@shermrock345 4 жыл бұрын

Should definitely have pounded that crack flat and drill stopped those cracks. Thats the best way to keep it from cracking again in the future. If you don't drill your cracks they will just continue to grow over time no matter what you do to them.

@paulshimer1870 6 жыл бұрын

Why don't you buy the spreader head for your torch? It heats a little wider area?

@Nate-wp6uu 4 жыл бұрын

I’m looking into brazing a leaking keel on my Lowe deckboat. How has this held up since you did it?

@divineavengers 7 жыл бұрын

so how do you do the final leak check? you flip the boat over on saw horses and slowly fill it with water?

@derrickmeaghers1216 5 жыл бұрын

over 40 years ago my dad showed me to use gel coat on any of our little John boats and our little Montgomery Wards sea Kings and things like that rivets beate blow gelcoat back then was cheap just let it dry then run the boat then once it starts leaking it was a cheap fix

@michaeldixon3445 3 жыл бұрын

Drilling a hole at both ends of the crack will stop it from spreading, then fill the holes and crack

@rickolsson2376 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried G Flex as an epoxy sealant for rivets and seams? If I don't know how to braise, how should I repair a two inch long rock tear in my Jon boat?

@pommier921 5 жыл бұрын

Man you need a rosebud!

@houseboatrob4238 7 жыл бұрын

How did the spot hold up over time ?did the braze job stay?

@captlarry-3525 5 жыл бұрын

if you want to remove corrosion from aluminum.. what you use is dilute phosphoric acid. Home depot sells it as Metal Etch and Prep. After you use it.. neutralize with baking soda and water ( arm and hammer soda).. then rise with plain water.

@ThePittmanFamily1 4 жыл бұрын

Capt Larry - you want to use non etching FYI

@jakepearson8519 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried preheating the hull on a bigger area with a weed burner first?

@TinyBoatNation Жыл бұрын

No, I have not had this boat for a while

@milehigh3054 7 жыл бұрын

Lucky for me I have oxy/act Torch set up ready to go

@richardcranium5839 7 жыл бұрын

good luck with that. acetaline is too dirty of a gas to use on aluminum. i tried no luck.

@milehigh3054 7 жыл бұрын

richard cranium works great! when acetylene is mixed with oxygen it's very clean..heats the metal up quick..and back in the day that's all they used to weld airplanes with. it was one of the first forms of welding.

@richardtodd2729 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use steel wire brushes to clean off the paint on the bottom of the boat???

@tripdagoat 3 жыл бұрын

Hard to tell, but it didn't appear the brazing material ever wetted. Looked cold to me. It's my experience that a clean stainless steel handbrush must be used in melted material to bust off oxidation and allow the melted material to wet. Aluminum oxidizes instantaneously, or at least faster than you can brush, then heat, them melt material. Try getting a puddle of melted material, run a SS brush through the puddle brushing the base metal. You'll know instantly that you've broken the oxide layer because the melted material will wet.

@roverporter2434 Жыл бұрын

DOPE

@brandonandsons2353 7 жыл бұрын

you could use rino bed truck liner on the bottom of the boat. it dose not leak. on that orange and black boat thats what was on it.

@jamesf314 6 жыл бұрын

Brandon and Son's other than drag issues ( minimal) it will also help if you “beach” your boat

@bigsea1306 2 жыл бұрын

There is a marine JB Weld

@dennissaintaubin717 4 жыл бұрын

Great info thank you

@todhollandsworth4371 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever replaced the inside ribs that's riveted to a jon boat I have 3 in mine that are bad someone hacked up

@Justin-kx3jh 3 жыл бұрын

What's your opinion on using jb weld on small pits on the inside of the hull from foam? I'm trying to figure out which is best to stop the corrosion from going all the way through. Or do you think the brazing would be better?

@shipwrek4388 5 жыл бұрын

Well the guy might be a boat noob and stupid but he's a good salesman cause he got you too buy it.

@fishingthe2528 7 жыл бұрын

I really need that stuff I have 3 cracks in my boat but I love ur videos nd I got the first real comment

@joeyjoe8892 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man can I ask one question do you think I can do that if my boat was on the trailer but not upside down cuz I found the two little holes do you think if I heat it up and touch it with the rod it's going to trip off to the ground what do you think about absolutely has to be upside down

@theFLshark 2 жыл бұрын

You should have used flux. It will take care of impurities and make a better bond and oxy acetylene will heat up faster.

@TinyBoatNation 2 жыл бұрын

I should have tigged it.

@karenlogan7462 Жыл бұрын

What kind of flux? I called all over no one knew. Can u tell me what kind and can I find at home Depot or Lowe's thanks

@tbone198786 7 жыл бұрын

Get a B tank and a torch head will heat that up in no time. Map is more for soildering.

@matthewday238 7 жыл бұрын

What brazing rods did you use. There are a bunch out there. Some cheap some expensive

@joereynolds1767 4 жыл бұрын

Should.you do.both sides or just from one side

@EaStxVaNxiNc 7 жыл бұрын

probly not the best idea to stand on the lite aluminum boat with a tun of holes lol

@CHIPPOFISHING 4 жыл бұрын

@rickgarland8543 7 жыл бұрын

grind the old rivet off use a punch and pound out the rest of it and put a new one in

@cocainehernandez919 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a brand new map gas canister and 6 minutes into heating it still wouldn't even start to melt think it's my nozzle? I'm probly just going to take it to a friend's house with an oxi acetaline torch just enough to heat it up and not cut it but I don't want to do that if I don't have to

@cocainehernandez919 4 жыл бұрын

@@TinyBoatNation well tommorow I'm gonna take her in the sun and use the whole can if I have to it's just one crack similar in water intake to your main one in the video just wish they had one that melted at like 500...

@ultrabuiltbullyswohner1835 3 жыл бұрын

You got alot of work to do there buddie.

@slim1617 4 жыл бұрын

Would having a heat gun blowing on the other side help any ?

@nicholasamaro8065 4 жыл бұрын

Only thing I have to say is, Apply the heat where you what the braze to go.

@johndoee4511 7 жыл бұрын

The rods are reasonably cheap at harbor freight

@danielhardin7481 7 жыл бұрын

is brazing strong enough to put aluminum supports inside the boat to support decking instead of using rivets?

@Football5198 7 жыл бұрын

Daniel hardin No. Go hire somebody that can weld or use rivets.

@dariodelagarza7552 6 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you drill out the rivits and ream the hole to remove the damage? Or stop drill the cracks and put an internal doubler....

@bigshannon6065 7 жыл бұрын

Did the repairs hold up ? Can you give me an update on the status of that boat just got a new project boat myself

@mcchesneymatthew2887 7 жыл бұрын

You need a hotter torch oxy mapp, oxy acetylene, even reg acetylene will work with the rods and flux would help with cleaning the metal.

@mcchesneymatthew2887 7 жыл бұрын

When the metal has impurities such as dirt/oil etc. That metal need to be cleaned with flux which is a acid that you need and will need to be made for welding aluminum most fix can be found at plumbing supply stores and local hardware stores. You need a hotter burning gas such as acetylene or oxygen and acetylene mix but you don't want to over heat the metal because it will become brittle. It's fairly easy but takes practice. Hope that helps

@karenlogan7462 Жыл бұрын

What type of flux? Can I get from big box . Thanks

@onpointpcrepair 7 жыл бұрын

As for fixing the rivet, buy a tig welder and play with it and just replace the rivet, besides that cut the top of the rivet off, pull it out and replace it completely, you can get a rivet tool for like 20 bucks.

@onpointpcrepair 7 жыл бұрын

So I just bought my first alum boat, pretty decent shape, I bought JB weld water epoxy to keep on the boat in case of an emergency, but how well does the Map gas brazing hold up over time and abuse? I would love to get a tig welder and just do it right but god welders are expensive.

@onpointpcrepair 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that about the strength. Good to know, I'll definitely get some map gas and rods for patches. My boat is more of a camping vessel in remote locations, so taking what you need just in case is important.

@adammanering8476 7 жыл бұрын

Michael Lopez i have a small crack in front of my v hull boat. It is a small crack about 2 inches and the leak is very slow maybe a drop per 10 second.s I'm wondering if I should use the brazing rods or jb waterweld to fix it? Thanks

@neilw.7153 6 жыл бұрын

He doesn't mean a flat rivet tool he means a pop rivet tool. For flat rivets you have to heat the rivet then use either a hydraulic riveting tool or two air hammers on either side..