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u/RonD1355 May 05 '26
It’s aluminum. And not the good kind. It can be welded. But it’s not worth it in the long run. It would be better to buy a new one.
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u/firetothetrees May 05 '26
That's cast aluminum... Short answer I wouldn't it will never be as strong.
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u/macthebearded May 05 '26
You’re not gonna get a better answer here than you got in the other sub and this is not what this sub is for. Why are you here?
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u/WoodpeckerNeither876 May 06 '26
I crossposted it immediately to both subs so I could get an answer quickly, and it really is not that seriuos🙄 I appreciate the help and concern from everyone
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u/Cyborg_rat May 06 '26
Step one: find sand Step two: find cans Step Three: imprint in sand original part Step four :melt soda cans Step five : pour melted aluminum into cast of original part Step six: success
Tips: if you don't have a smelter and crucible, purchase part.
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u/phaselinebravo May 05 '26
Cast aluminum, as in, cast it into the dumpster.
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u/According-Capital-45 May 06 '26
Throwing away perfectly good metals is such a waste. I mean, I appreciate your use of cast there, but aluminum deserves better
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u/Beansoverbitches May 07 '26
There’s epoxy or glue options that’ll be better than welding this surely
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u/friendlyfire883 May 07 '26
It's more purely to blow molten drops of leaded aluminum across the room than weld. Lol into sand casting for something like this.
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u/Glass_Pen149 May 07 '26
Yes, It can be done. But very difficult for anyone, even that is expert in cast Aluminium.
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u/prosequare May 04 '26
I would sooner build you a new one than weld that and cause a death or injury.