Dougy Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have a magazine that the bottom plate has broken off, ideally I need a tad of spot welding. Any idea's from PW will be appreciated. I have tried soldering but wasn't strong enough. Is silver solder stronger and where can I get some from. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Silver solder is a lot stronger than lead (or whatever substitute they use these days). I bought a small pack of silver solder rods and some flux off ebay a while ago for some small jobs on a motorcycle restoration. You'll need a small blow torch to melt it. Edited February 17, 2016 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 if its purely the bottom plate, any competent welder should be able to do that with a MIG on a low setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have a magazine that the bottom plate has broken off, ideally I need a tad of spot welding. Any idea's from PW will be appreciated. I have tried soldering but wasn't strong enough. Is silver solder stronger and where can I get some from. Thanks all. Where abouts are you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Nearest garage workshop. Explain what you need doing, and it'll take someone 2 mins and cost a bit of beer money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrypen Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 if you have attempted to soft solder it you cannot silver solder or brass it so welding is the only option hope this helps harrypen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Where abouts are you?? Near burton on trent. Thanks for the tips gent's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm a bit old school and would braze it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Near burton on trent. Thanks for the tips gent's If you were near Holmes chapel I would have done it, shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 tig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 if you have attempted to soft solder it you cannot silver solder or brass it so welding is the only option hope this helps harrypen I think if you get it red hot first it burns off any solder residue (Same as galv) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Dougy - i have a spot welder if it does need that. Show the mag to me at Catton and we'll see. I could post it back. Other than that Rob's suggestion of TIG. brazing is a bit full on or stand it up downrange at Catton and Sparkie will weld it with a 22-250! Edited February 17, 2016 by LeadWasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 sparky may have a 22250 welder but you have a 220 plasma cutter lol Dougy - i have a spot welder if it does need that. Show the mag to me at Catton and we'll see. I could post it back. Other than that Rob's suggestion of TIG. brazing is a bit full on or stand it up downrange at Catton and Sparkie will weld it with a 22-250! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Silver solder or tig Clean any remaining solder attempt first Think I'm right in saying it needs to be tidy because big blobs or braze or mig will interfere with fit Ps is it a m55 mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Ps is it a m55 magYes it is so it's very very precious. As in very rare and virtually impossible to replace. I've heard people asking and getting over £150 for them. I actually have a spare one. I'm off to fruity's he's going to have a look at it tomorrow. Edited February 17, 2016 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) sparky may have a 22250 welder but you have a 220 plasma cutter lol ha ha 'Swift Death' will be coming to Catton. Edited February 17, 2016 by LeadWasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Yes it is so it's very very precious. As in very rare and virtually impossible to replace. I've heard people asking and getting over £150 for them. I actually have a spare one. I'm off to fruity's he's going to have a look at it tomorrow. Say good bye to it now, as soon as he strikes up his tungsten, mag will have massive hole in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Yes it is so it's very very precious. As in very rare and virtually impossible to replace. I've heard people asking and getting over £150 for them. I actually have a spare one. I'm off to fruity's he's going to have a look at it tomorrow. Thought so, yes then silver solder or very tidy tig or it won't fit back in the base plate For that sort of money I should start making them! Edited February 18, 2016 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Silver solder is a lot stronger but a couple of small tug should work fine Rob will be able to do that no doubt. Never fell for spot welding probably be fine as we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thought so, yes then silver solder or very tidy mig or it won't fit back in the base plate For that sort of money I should start making them! There's a market for them, may not be a huge one but there's plenty of folk out there after them. Specially the 5 shot mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 You can use epoxys for some of these repairs. Mig next to useless tig no filler is neat and is capable of doing Stanley knife blades sharp to sharp in the right hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 silver solder! if done right.plenty strong enuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I was going to use Devcon as I've got a couple of tubs for bedding, I'll see how it goes tomorrow at fruity's. Then I'll go the resin road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I was going to use Devcon as I've got a couple of tubs for bedding, I'll see how it goes tomorrow at fruity's. Then I'll go the resin road.[/quot I am telling you, let Fruitloop play with it and it will end up in the bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm sure it will be fine, if the weld doesn't stick there's always the muck that will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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