Alt-BEAM Archive

Message #03335



To: beam@corp.sgi.com
From: Clarence Harper n9841011@cc.wwu.edu
Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 01:08:00 -0700
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: Bronze and solder


>While I'm at it, is there any way to solder to aluminum (it oxidizes
>instantly, and I realy don't think it's possible). Anyone know how to
>build a mini electric welder??? I can't afford to buy one, and I don't
>need it to be massive enough to weld a tractor frame either! Hehe! :)

Actually, in order to weld aluminum, you have to have a special welding rig.
if you are seriously bent on using aluminum, I would suggest using
pop-rivets...
-Clarence L. Harper IV



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