alumaloy rods

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Has anyone tried these rods if so is it as easy to repair aluminum as stated. the demonstration i seen looked very easy.would like some advice before ordering. thanks--coy
Reply:Do a search, there are pics of that rod being used.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Hey coy,I have been using a rod similar to this for 5-6 years now. The rod I have is called HTS-735 and I obtained them from a fellow in Hurst, TX named Charles Kimbrough. I believe he has improved this rod and is no longer designated as the HTS-735. He has a store on E-Bay I believe is called "Surplus Rare Earth Magnet Neodymium". He was the original developer of this type of rod, and I'm sure others have copied his formulation. The nice feature of this rod is that it can be used on diecast( Zinc/AL garbage metals) and does quite nicely on any other straight aluminum, strong, and must be indicated that this rod is like soldering. It has its' limitations, and any aluminum application requires the impeccable cleaning to be effective. I have repaired hundreds of diecast items and never had a failure or return. It takes some serious practice to get the "feel" of this rod, and practicing on scrap will enhance your ability to produce sound repairs. In addition, I charge a very handsome price for these repairs. Anyway, hope that helps you a bit....DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Hey yorkiepap,What do you use for heat.  I have used it with success.  However,  I don't think it can be done with a standard propane torch head.  I have a propane turbo torch.  Especially on plate, you have to apply a lot of heat or have some way to keep it in the metal.  What do you think?
Reply:Is this stuff the same as alladin 3-in-1 rod? Sounds like it. Wear respirator.