Sottering a plate frame? Need help

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan
Unless someone knows of some space are trick, I do not think you can repair that crappie pot metal that way... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

I would make a aluminum stiffener patch that fits the back of the frame snugly between the formed edges and extends about 1 to 2&quot; beyond the crack on both sides.
The little stiffener patch only needs to be around .020&quot; , even a piece of roof flashing might work, something not to thick.
Sand the bottom of the patch and the area of the frame to create some bite for some good epoxy.
On the patch drill a series of # 30 / 1/8 holes so the epoxy has more more area to hold onto. Back up with a paint stick and clamp till dry. And then be gentle with it. Might work.
Mike </div></div>


What he said!!