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FreddyC
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January 25, 2013, 01:52:36 PM »
There has been a small crack starting in my magazine follower tab/handle. It final gave and broke. My buddy with a small stick welder told me that the steel is so old and soft that the welder would blow holes in it and further damage it. Any suggestions on a repair methods would be appreciated. Also this is my first post, and hello to all you Spencer heads! Click below to see the broken part
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January 25, 2013, 02:06:20 PM »
stick welding would definitely burn thru.
If there is a small welding shop nearby I would have it Tig welded. A good tig welder will weld that up with no problem.
Then it would be all steel with no brass colored braze. It could also be blued after welding.
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That old steel gas welds beautifully, just use a small enough tip. I wouldn't braze it. S&S, Lodgewood or Ed Kniesly will have a replacement. They aren't too expensive.
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Plus 2 on the TIG weld.
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I'd look for a replacement before I'd try to fix that one.
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An experienced TIG welder could fix it for $20. you would have to clean it up and surface treat if desired. How much is a replacement?
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Find a TIG welder if you cant find a replacement.
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