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  • From: "marc" <marc AT aculink.net>
  • To: "jay gee" <jgj23 AT mindspring.com>, "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Metal Repair Tip.
  • Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 14:35:14 -0700

An easy way to patch metal holes is with epoxy rated to withstand the
contents of the container. No flame or chemicals or other ick.

Hand cleaner is an excellent way to clean grease off with low toxicity. When
you're done, water it off. A key point is that the entire assembly does not
need cleaning out - just the area of interest.

The key ingredients to success are following the manufacturer's directions.

A small round file like you use for chain saw sharpening will remove
corroded metal and sandpaper or coarse steel wool for paint around the hole
to bare metal.

Roughen up the area around the hole to assist in epoxy adherence.

At this point the final cleaning off, or out, of all filings and crud is
done.

Make a patch from the same type of metal and use the epoxy to glue the patch
over the hole.

Often an item does not have to be removed from a piece of equipment. A
clamp, bungee cord or rope can press against a block of wood that presses
the patch down to keep it from moving. This is handy when the patch is on a
side or bottom of a sheetmetal piece to relieve labor expenditure for
disassembly and reassembly with subsequent risks of broken/stripped bolts
or lost pieces/parts.

Let it sit per manufacturer's instructions (usually a day or two). Don't cut
the cure time short.

Paint to prevent corrosion.

Acids are fast but not the best way as they etch and cause a fertile
environment for future corrosion.

The white powder rust removers sold in the supermarkets consisting of
bisulfites are great for rust but cause little damage to the good metal. Use
them outside as they make fumes that are unpleasant in enclosed areas. They
are used in diaper services so work pretty safely.

Marc


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From: "jay gee" <jgj23 AT mindspring.com>
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Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 1:52 PM
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  • Re: [Market-farming] Metal Repair Tip., marc, 03/02/2003

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