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Repairing a 46

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Repairing a 46

Mick Foley

>Hey all -

Well, my 46 arrived and it was as advertised, but the fence casting was broken in transit - ugghh. Before I go down the "fill out forms and wait forever to get a refund from the Post Office" route, I have a couple of questions:

1. Is there a decent, reliable way to fix a casting like this? This is a user plane, not a collector, so originality is not an issue, but durability is.

2. Does anyone out there have an extra fence/incomplete 46 (later type 10-12, nickel plated) that you would be willing to part with for a reasonable amount? (If so, please drop me a line at mick@snork.com)

It's somewhat of a bummer to wait for something, find that it was complete as advertised, but that the USPS dropped on the way...

Thanks,

Mick

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Re: Repairing a 46

Frank Mutchler in Colorado Springs

>Mick, I've made an inquiry on your behalf...hope you don't mind. Should have an answer tomorrow.

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Should have added....

Frank Mutchler in Colorado Springs

>I used to repair cast iron using a nickel/steel (I think) welding rod. It was a long time ago...I also think the iron can be brazed. Someone with current information will certainly help out soon........;>)

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