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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: the_cyclops on November 25, 2007, 10:43 PM

Title: Aluminium repairs?
Post by: the_cyclops on November 25, 2007, 10:43 PM

I wonder if anyone can help me out?

Ive just bought a very very special frame made of alloy but the headtube has a small crack in it.......could anyone point me in the direction of an aluminium repairers please?

Cheers

Title: Re: Aluminium repairs?
Post by: lazychubs on November 25, 2007, 10:46 PM

most engineering firms should be able to help mate

Title: Re: Aluminium repairs?
Post by: MartyC on November 25, 2007, 10:59 PM

Whereabouts are you?  My mate runs a metal fabrication firm in Uxbridge, MIddlesex; he's top notch on the old alloy welding  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Aluminium repairs?
Post by: the_cyclops on November 25, 2007, 11:10 PM

Im based in Cheshire

Title: Re: Aluminium repairs?
Post by: MartyC on November 25, 2007, 11:22 PM

Quote from: the_cyclops on November 25, 2007, 11:10 PM

Im based in Cheshire

Ah!  Probably a bit too far still, you should be able to find someone local up there that can do it.  A good alloy welder will finish it to look like it's never been repaired.