Alu is a lot hotter than steel when you warm it up, because it transfer the heat really well. This means that you cant do this on an engine, or anything with bearing, sealing, oil/gas in it. In order to braze you have to keep the part hot while brazing. All this heat on aluminium will kill bearings, etc. If you instead use a welding machine you can cool the parts down as much as you like to prevent overheat.
By the way I just bought durafix to try it out. Im sure its really good.
@This0is0pointless.. "Brazing is accomplished by hearing the pieces to be joined to a temp hugher than the melting point of the brazing material...the melted alloy (brazing rod) diffuses into the base metal...strong joint is produced when the alloy solidifies." from the book: "Metals & how to weld them"- The James F. LINCOLN arc welding foundation (page 90).
its referred to as brazing,your not actually fussing the materials together,i bought some HTS-2000 off eBay and tried it,had no luck with propane,ended up having to use my oxy/acetylene set.it does actual work really well
this is garbage it took 1can of propane to get it hot enough to flow,by the time i changed it it would not flow again and when it did flow it wasnt hard as steel it was like putty i am sorry i bought this stuff save your money
So what makes it so strong? Also, I have a diesel intake manifold I want to convert to EFI with fuel injector bungs (manifold will be used on existing gasoline engine; it's just that the diesel manifold has better designed runners than the stock efi manifold). Since I'm not actually welding the base metals together, what will keep the bung from heat cycling and breaking off of the manifold over time?
I have a cylinder head that has had a spark plug hole heli coiled that was stripped out twice now it has to be aluminum repaired is there a way to show how it can be done
i realy think i will look into this stuff. it sounds like it can be used for a lot of thing, i would not use it on anything that gets hot. but i can see a place for it. but i would not trust it with galvanized steel, since it only connecting with the zinc plating on the steel. so the weld/braze/soider will only be as strong as the zinc plating, ie. .0001 " layer plus or minus
This is brazing, not welding, welding indicates fusion of the filler metal and base metal, the coke can did not melt, if it did not how can you weld that thick stuff, the answer, you can't its brazing.
Where can i get this stuff FROM ??? please some one get back to me I got a Hole in my Dirt bike radiator and need it fixed by the weekend !! some one help me Out
can find the potable butane torch used here with brazing rods here cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330481014286&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
can find the potable butane torch used here with brazing rods here cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330478617381&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
i have a 95 buickskylark 2.3 engine and have 3 cracks on the cylinders head will this dura fix repair the cracks instead of taking it to the repair shop
I'm curious if this would work for welding aluminum wheelchair frames? I would like to modify an old chair for offroad use but not experienced with arc welding aluminum. This seems like an easy way to go about it but will it work on aluminum tubing joints and hold up to being used on a wheelchair?
I use benzomatic rods for aluminum and works great. Patching hole is easy. Put pipes together so it wont leak under pressure is a nightmare and takes lots of practice and control. I weld pipes at 5G and I would rather do that than trying to braze around these aluminum pipes so it wont leak under pressure. I had to bench test the pipe with green die before putting it in the vehicle because it failed 3x and had to keep removing it!! Maybe I aint an expert in aluminum pipes.
Crap think I posted twice, what's with this new YouTube?
BTW it would be incredibly difficult to weld aluminum as thin as the first example, I know I couldn't do it. And that's where these brazing techniques are absolutely necessary. Of course as he demonstrated they also work on thicker material, as well as in the joining of dissimilar metals, i.e. cooper to Al
I've used similar products and they can be useful, this is however not welding since 750 F is well below the approximate melting point of Al, and true welding involves the melting and fusing of the parent metals most often in conjunction with filler material. This process would be hard soldering aka brazing. It is strong, no doubt, but is metal brazing. OF welding Al, usually produces a bright sodium flare from the flux used.
I've used similar products and they can be useful, this is however not welding since 750 F is well below the approximate melting point of Al, and true welding involves the melting and fusing of the parent metals most often in conjunction with filler material. This process would be hard soldering aka brazing. It is strong, no doubt, but is metal brazing. OF welding Al, usually produces a bright sodium flare from the flux used.
@Bahamas4Joe No it won't work. Magnesium alloys can be welded, it's rather delicate but with training you can do it very well. Fluxes for magnesium alloys are pretty hard to find.
Things I have found while using this amazing rod. If your welds are to close you will find when you make your second weld it can re-melt the first weld. When welding dissimilar metals keep them clamped until cool. Metals cool differently and in the cooling process the metals can break apart or the joint will be weakened by the contraction differences. You will have the best results when, prepare like your welding (keeping your joints really clean) and proceed like you brazing/soldering.
@fre2fly You'll find a lot of info about torch welding aluminum on Internet; in fact with the good fluxes aluminum welds and brazes very well. I do it every day until 1/2 inch thickness.
During WWII hundreds of thousands of aluminum tanks for planes , and lot of other objects have been welded with torch (oxy acetylene or oxy hydrogen). It's very well known and documented.
doesnt spend long heating the surface, surely there isnt enough heat in there for good penetration. yea it might be hard to drill but how well does it hold two seperate parts together?? do the kits you recieve or buy actually work like the one we see here??
It should work for the canoe, test in in an inconspicuous area first. I use it to fabricate/repair RC Car parts and it works really well, I made a 1:18th scale roll cage this weekend so it can do fairly intricate welds! - good luck ;-)
Wow...that was surprising, it didnt even need a shielding gas and made a perfect adhesion. And all you need is a torch and welding rod. Can I really weld copper with this stuff? What does this aluminum differs from a normal alluminum?
There is nothing wrong with these rods, they are amazing because of their low melting temperature. Keep in mind, aluminum have high heat conductivity. Meaning even tho the melting temperature is low, more heat is needed. Since aluminum have high electical conductivity, they are extremely hard for arc welding, which require preheating on thick materials. Also DC welding is a must. Mig welder have DC output, or a DC arc welder can be used on aluminum rods.
Exactly, not many people realize the kinetics of raising Aluminum to 730 Fahrenheit with a torch flame. Only copper and silver are more conductive! Propane burns at 4000 F but it cannot even melt Copper (1981F melting point) unless copper and flame surrounded by refractory insulation(fire bricks).
730 degrees, thats just like solder!!! I could not find that rod in welding supplies I would never order that though cuz I don't trust anyone with my credit card..
Anyone who can't get these to work is a complete moron, or has no trade skills whatsoever. This form of welding has been around for years and is based on simple physics. They do work, and work very well. There's nothing magic about it - it takes a little bit of practice and some skill.
These rods are utter, absolute fucking trash. The ones you receive will not be the magic ones shown in the video. I purchased a set AND a MAP gas torch. After wire brushing the material-to-be-welded, I applied the hotter-than-propane, MAP flame to the very small aluminum piece. After 2 full minutes the rod only formed into blobs that would not flow onto the work surface whatsoever. Perhaps the rods have an expiration date. Either way, Don'tPay a DimeUnlessTheSellerProvides a Money-BackGuarantee
Yes it is true; I think the producers of these welding rods appear to be doing well in an elaborate scam. I very recently (in addition to before) purchased a propane gas torch and using this fuel to fire heat alluminium base metal for 25 minutes and alternately applying the welding rod, there was no flow-melting but rather beads formed which did not adhere to the aluminium (despite prior thorough cleaning with the stainless steel wire brush provided.
Not all aluminum are weldable. There are a few that are. These guys used the one ones that are weldable in the video. There hundreds of type of aluminum alloys. lol
Interesting. I was unaware that aluminum could be alloyed. (Lamentably, I've never studied metallurgy.) Here in town there is a machine shop owned by skilled individuals; they too have nothing of a positive nature to express, concerning these rods. If only some alloys of aluminum can be repaired or joined using these rods, why isnt that mentioned by the manufacturer? Clearly, an obfuscation of the truth is being conducted.
You have to heat the aluminum to be welded at the right temperature using torch. It takes some practice. You can buy some aluminum rods coated with flux at a local welding supply, you don't need that durafix stuff. Make sure you clean the parts to be welded really good, cuz oxide on the surface melts at much higher temp. With a little practice you can do it. Let me know if you got it good luck.
2 minutes of heating the material is way too long!! The guy that heated it for 25 minutes it out of his mind!! Not sure if youve ever soldered copper piping but if you heat the material too long the solder just rolls off the surface and does not adhere. More heat does not mean better adhesion. I have had great luck with these type rods. Heat just enough for the rod to melt then keep a flame on the work space at a slight distance. This stuff works as long as you do not overheat. Best of luck!!
Please can I ask which particular gas used in this flame torch is used? I tried using a butane gas flame torch (I learnt burns at 1970 degrees celsius) and also i used a mixed (propane/butane) gas and yet could not get the (durafix) rod hot enough to melt. I see that the guy in the video had the electrodemelt almost instantly. So I just wanna know the gas he's using and if it is available.
These rods are utter, absolute fucking trash. The ones you receive will not be the magic ones shown in the video. I purchased a set AND a MAP gas torch. After wire brushing the material-to-be-welded, I applied the hotter-than-propane, MAP flame to the very small aluminum piece. After 2 full minutes the rod only formed into blobs that would not flow onto the work surface whatsoever. Perhaps the rods have an expiration date. Either way, Don'tPay a DimeUnlessTheSellerProvides a Money-BackGuarantee
Wow! this is good; this appears to solve most of my problems; I think having just these durafix rods and a propane gas burner is much cheaper than having a DIY welding machine with appropriate welding rods. I hope these durafix rods can weld mild steels (and other steel alloys) together satisfactorily (with the exception of stainless steel) or can it?
I have been trying to use this to repair a Small block chevy intake and I am using a propane torch with the yellow MAP gas. I cant get it hot enough to even melt. Any suggestions? What kind of torch do I need?
The Map gas will work just fine. Make sure you have a decent tip for the torch. The cheapo tips do not produce a flame as hot as say for instance a TS4000 BernzOmatic. Propane should work as well with a decent tip.
Ive used this stuff! Its ok for someone who doesn't want to buy a welder but be aware that since you heat the aluminum with a torch it will warp a bit then come back to shape, but not 100% and its very hard to grind to a nice finish. I recommend it but for certain applications only (thicker alloys). For some stuff a mig welder is still better and eazier to use.
The video states it doesn't work on stainless steel (still) or any metal that is magnetic with the exception of galvanized steel. EGT's see well over 700*F so I would recommend welding with a tig on stainless steel weld els, or cast iron.
interesting vid, but thats brazing or soldering, not welding. looks good for a number of uses though, wish i had it when i was patching a hole in my fmic, looks a lot easier than mig on aluminium.
I watched this video today and I went to my local Harbor Freight and bought a 8 pack for about $12 and a really god torch for $50.
I welded a bunch of aluminum parts together and it worked great! Saved me $80 per hour for my local weld shop to do it for me! They just lost some major business! I only wish I had known about this stuff sooner!
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Ankkatulppu 6 days ago
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Alu is a lot hotter than steel when you warm it up, because it transfer the heat really well. This means that you cant do this on an engine, or anything with bearing, sealing, oil/gas in it. In order to braze you have to keep the part hot while brazing. All this heat on aluminium will kill bearings, etc. If you instead use a welding machine you can cool the parts down as much as you like to prevent overheat.
By the way I just bought durafix to try it out. Im sure its really good.
Wroom90 3 weeks ago
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Wroom90 3 weeks ago
Excellent video! What torch did you use? Tks
gmnando 1 month ago
@This0is0pointless.. "Brazing is accomplished by hearing the pieces to be joined to a temp hugher than the melting point of the brazing material...the melted alloy (brazing rod) diffuses into the base metal...strong joint is produced when the alloy solidifies." from the book: "Metals & how to weld them"- The James F. LINCOLN arc welding foundation (page 90).
ColtDeltaElite10mm 2 months ago
its referred to as brazing,your not actually fussing the materials together,i bought some HTS-2000 off eBay and tried it,had no luck with propane,ended up having to use my oxy/acetylene set.it does actual work really well
This0is0pointless 4 months ago
where can i get this rods to purchase?
Jstarquest 5 months ago
Yes the rods work but it is not structural. There is no penetration. Good for areas not under tension.
valveman12 6 months ago
Hello would this work to seal pop rivets on the bottom of a aluminum boat?,Thanks
1970wheelhorse 7 months ago
its not a weld nor a solder its a braze
MrSweetmore 8 months ago
this is garbage it took 1can of propane to get it hot enough to flow,by the time i changed it it would not flow again and when it did flow it wasnt hard as steel it was like putty i am sorry i bought this stuff save your money
bocco49 9 months ago
So what makes it so strong? Also, I have a diesel intake manifold I want to convert to EFI with fuel injector bungs (manifold will be used on existing gasoline engine; it's just that the diesel manifold has better designed runners than the stock efi manifold). Since I'm not actually welding the base metals together, what will keep the bung from heat cycling and breaking off of the manifold over time?
Hardwyre 9 months ago
I have a cylinder head that has had a spark plug hole heli coiled that was stripped out twice now it has to be aluminum repaired is there a way to show how it can be done
MrMrtiki 10 months ago
i realy think i will look into this stuff. it sounds like it can be used for a lot of thing, i would not use it on anything that gets hot. but i can see a place for it. but i would not trust it with galvanized steel, since it only connecting with the zinc plating on the steel. so the weld/braze/soider will only be as strong as the zinc plating, ie. .0001 " layer plus or minus
1crazyfocker 10 months ago
where i may buy this material?
josealvarrano 11 months ago
I would not trust this stuff. If it was me i would of used tig to repair it. and yes i am a welder
Captaintsuchi 1 year ago
I bought this crap last year. Fiddled with it for months. Can't do shit with it. It would have taken less time to learn aluminum welding.
eddiequest4 1 year ago
@eddiequest4
There are some very basic skills required to use this product.
Sorry to hear you were unable to use it,
rake60 1 year ago 14
@rake60 you mean - reading directions? Yeah, been there, done that, got the t-shirt. but it's still crap.
eddiequest4 1 year ago
@eddiequest4 Ha ha ha ha ha, that's funny!
CanadaBud23 6 months ago
wow!!
jdvduplessis 1 year ago
This is brazing, not welding, welding indicates fusion of the filler metal and base metal, the coke can did not melt, if it did not how can you weld that thick stuff, the answer, you can't its brazing.
Mcgheekevin1981 1 year ago
Where can i get this stuff FROM ??? please some one get back to me I got a Hole in my Dirt bike radiator and need it fixed by the weekend !! some one help me Out
669Banshee 1 year ago
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can find the potable butane torch used here with brazing rods here cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330481014286&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
dharmesh111999 1 year ago
Great instructive video.
cuasipornio 1 year ago
where do u buy that rod?
yowill69 1 year ago
@yowill69 Harbor Freight
copytech1 1 year ago
can find the potable butane torch used here with brazing rods here cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330478617381&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
dharmesh111999 1 year ago
I love the part where he tries to kill the pepsi can.
("Huh? The can rejets to bow under my might?! Well, i´ll just use a big hammer, then!")
ComradeGramen 1 year ago
Hue sit Von heldentenor? June kelp Von Neisse Welding. Ho chi Minh chow Von brazing!! Wielin gut, gut Pepsi Can! Hat.
dubopp 1 year ago
i like this video
ariel112269 1 year ago
i have a 95 buickskylark 2.3 engine and have 3 cracks on the cylinders head will this dura fix repair the cracks instead of taking it to the repair shop
shanego4 1 year ago
great video 5 stars .. please tell me the name of the machine and how much you buy it please my friend ?
robotmotor 1 year ago
Pretty fucking amazing!
generatrix999 1 year ago
Can you use a culinary (butane) blowtorch?
TheWatcherInTheTower 1 year ago
I'm curious if this would work for welding aluminum wheelchair frames? I would like to modify an old chair for offroad use but not experienced with arc welding aluminum. This seems like an easy way to go about it but will it work on aluminum tubing joints and hold up to being used on a wheelchair?
buckywebb 1 year ago
I use benzomatic rods for aluminum and works great. Patching hole is easy. Put pipes together so it wont leak under pressure is a nightmare and takes lots of practice and control. I weld pipes at 5G and I would rather do that than trying to braze around these aluminum pipes so it wont leak under pressure. I had to bench test the pipe with green die before putting it in the vehicle because it failed 3x and had to keep removing it!! Maybe I aint an expert in aluminum pipes.
tangnatalaga 1 year ago
cheers for this demo.
great results.
lalex222 1 year ago
Crap think I posted twice, what's with this new YouTube?
BTW it would be incredibly difficult to weld aluminum as thin as the first example, I know I couldn't do it. And that's where these brazing techniques are absolutely necessary. Of course as he demonstrated they also work on thicker material, as well as in the joining of dissimilar metals, i.e. cooper to Al
RatkoUSA 1 year ago
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I've used similar products and they can be useful, this is however not welding since 750 F is well below the approximate melting point of Al, and true welding involves the melting and fusing of the parent metals most often in conjunction with filler material. This process would be hard soldering aka brazing. It is strong, no doubt, but is metal brazing. OF welding Al, usually produces a bright sodium flare from the flux used.
RatkoUSA 1 year ago
I've used similar products and they can be useful, this is however not welding since 750 F is well below the approximate melting point of Al, and true welding involves the melting and fusing of the parent metals most often in conjunction with filler material. This process would be hard soldering aka brazing. It is strong, no doubt, but is metal brazing. OF welding Al, usually produces a bright sodium flare from the flux used.
RatkoUSA 1 year ago
@Bahamas4Joe No it won't work. Magnesium alloys can be welded, it's rather delicate but with training you can do it very well. Fluxes for magnesium alloys are pretty hard to find.
Nounours821 2 years ago
Things I have found while using this amazing rod. If your welds are to close you will find when you make your second weld it can re-melt the first weld. When welding dissimilar metals keep them clamped until cool. Metals cool differently and in the cooling process the metals can break apart or the joint will be weakened by the contraction differences. You will have the best results when, prepare like your welding (keeping your joints really clean) and proceed like you brazing/soldering.
busajohnny 2 years ago
It's a Zinc-Aluminum-Copper alloy, not aluminum.
IT'S NOT WELDING BUT BRAZING. A bit too hot for soldering and it's not soft soldering...
This brazing alloy has been used since a very long time.
You'll find a lot of different brands at very different prices per pound, so make your search...
The zinc alloy is used also to braze pot metal and galvanized steel with the good flux.
The Zinc brazing alloy works pretty well for repairing.
Nounours821 2 years ago
but how does it work on aluminum? you cant solder or braze aluminum
ive never been able to anyway
fre2fly 2 years ago
@fre2fly You'll find a lot of info about torch welding aluminum on Internet; in fact with the good fluxes aluminum welds and brazes very well. I do it every day until 1/2 inch thickness.
During WWII hundreds of thousands of aluminum tanks for planes , and lot of other objects have been welded with torch (oxy acetylene or oxy hydrogen). It's very well known and documented.
Nounours821 2 years ago
sold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pigidly 2 years ago
THIS IS NOT WELDING....its soldering
TESLAZPF 2 years ago 10
In your video it doesn't look like you need to abrade the surface to get under the oxide layer, does this provide as good a bond as Techno Weld?
backyardengineer 2 years ago
doesnt spend long heating the surface, surely there isnt enough heat in there for good penetration. yea it might be hard to drill but how well does it hold two seperate parts together?? do the kits you recieve or buy actually work like the one we see here??
gravey07 2 years ago
Si alguien está interesado en probar una de estas varillas tengo algunas que me gustaría vender. Saludos.
Hammandy 2 years ago
I wanted to use this to repair my aluminum canoe that leaks. Has anyone tried this? How do you think it will hold up?
mkerwin1 2 years ago
It should work for the canoe, test in in an inconspicuous area first. I use it to fabricate/repair RC Car parts and it works really well, I made a 1:18th scale roll cage this weekend so it can do fairly intricate welds! - good luck ;-)
jamhamster 2 years ago
This is not welding by definition!
Welding requires, that the work is molten.
The process shown is *soldering*. With the temperature given, it is soft-soldering to be precise.
MuellerNick 2 years ago
Wow...that was surprising, it didnt even need a shielding gas and made a perfect adhesion. And all you need is a torch and welding rod. Can I really weld copper with this stuff? What does this aluminum differs from a normal alluminum?
RestauranteChines 2 years ago
Wow awesome. That is seriously useful, thanks for the vid.
afxgrin 2 years ago
There is nothing wrong with these rods, they are amazing because of their low melting temperature. Keep in mind, aluminum have high heat conductivity. Meaning even tho the melting temperature is low, more heat is needed. Since aluminum have high electical conductivity, they are extremely hard for arc welding, which require preheating on thick materials. Also DC welding is a must. Mig welder have DC output, or a DC arc welder can be used on aluminum rods.
tangnatalaga 2 years ago
Exactly, not many people realize the kinetics of raising Aluminum to 730 Fahrenheit with a torch flame. Only copper and silver are more conductive! Propane burns at 4000 F but it cannot even melt Copper (1981F melting point) unless copper and flame surrounded by refractory insulation(fire bricks).
j822bosh 1 year ago
730 degrees, thats just like solder!!! I could not find that rod in welding supplies I would never order that though cuz I don't trust anyone with my credit card..
tangnatalaga 2 years ago
Anyone who can't get these to work is a complete moron, or has no trade skills whatsoever. This form of welding has been around for years and is based on simple physics. They do work, and work very well. There's nothing magic about it - it takes a little bit of practice and some skill.
lucyfanclub 2 years ago
These rods are utter, absolute fucking trash. The ones you receive will not be the magic ones shown in the video. I purchased a set AND a MAP gas torch. After wire brushing the material-to-be-welded, I applied the hotter-than-propane, MAP flame to the very small aluminum piece. After 2 full minutes the rod only formed into blobs that would not flow onto the work surface whatsoever. Perhaps the rods have an expiration date. Either way, Don'tPay a DimeUnlessTheSellerProvides a Money-BackGuarantee
neatoauctions 2 years ago
Yes it is true; I think the producers of these welding rods appear to be doing well in an elaborate scam. I very recently (in addition to before) purchased a propane gas torch and using this fuel to fire heat alluminium base metal for 25 minutes and alternately applying the welding rod, there was no flow-melting but rather beads formed which did not adhere to the aluminium (despite prior thorough cleaning with the stainless steel wire brush provided.
7olusegun 2 years ago
Not all aluminum are weldable. There are a few that are. These guys used the one ones that are weldable in the video. There hundreds of type of aluminum alloys. lol
tangnatalaga 2 years ago
Interesting. I was unaware that aluminum could be alloyed. (Lamentably, I've never studied metallurgy.) Here in town there is a machine shop owned by skilled individuals; they too have nothing of a positive nature to express, concerning these rods. If only some alloys of aluminum can be repaired or joined using these rods, why isnt that mentioned by the manufacturer? Clearly, an obfuscation of the truth is being conducted.
neatoauctions 2 years ago
You have to heat the aluminum to be welded at the right temperature using torch. It takes some practice. You can buy some aluminum rods coated with flux at a local welding supply, you don't need that durafix stuff. Make sure you clean the parts to be welded really good, cuz oxide on the surface melts at much higher temp. With a little practice you can do it. Let me know if you got it good luck.
tangnatalaga 2 years ago
2 minutes of heating the material is way too long!! The guy that heated it for 25 minutes it out of his mind!! Not sure if youve ever soldered copper piping but if you heat the material too long the solder just rolls off the surface and does not adhere. More heat does not mean better adhesion. I have had great luck with these type rods. Heat just enough for the rod to melt then keep a flame on the work space at a slight distance. This stuff works as long as you do not overheat. Best of luck!!
vwnut2 2 years ago
Please can I ask which particular gas used in this flame torch is used? I tried using a butane gas flame torch (I learnt burns at 1970 degrees celsius) and also i used a mixed (propane/butane) gas and yet could not get the (durafix) rod hot enough to melt. I see that the guy in the video had the electrodemelt almost instantly. So I just wanna know the gas he's using and if it is available.
7olusegun 2 years ago
These rods are utter, absolute fucking trash. The ones you receive will not be the magic ones shown in the video. I purchased a set AND a MAP gas torch. After wire brushing the material-to-be-welded, I applied the hotter-than-propane, MAP flame to the very small aluminum piece. After 2 full minutes the rod only formed into blobs that would not flow onto the work surface whatsoever. Perhaps the rods have an expiration date. Either way, Don'tPay a DimeUnlessTheSellerProvides a Money-BackGuarantee
neatoauctions 2 years ago
So the durafix rods are just a scam. Thanks for the reply information. I will contact my seller.
7olusegun 2 years ago
Wow! this is good; this appears to solve most of my problems; I think having just these durafix rods and a propane gas burner is much cheaper than having a DIY welding machine with appropriate welding rods. I hope these durafix rods can weld mild steels (and other steel alloys) together satisfactorily (with the exception of stainless steel) or can it?
7olusegun 2 years ago
In the video, it mentions the types of metals that you can/can't use with these rods.
tuvoca 2 years ago
HI do you know if you can weld cooper and aluminum ? that wold be prefect for my proyect
pincheusername 2 years ago
I am trying to repair my aluminum a/c condencer and was wondering if I can use an acetlyn or map gas tourch can without oxygen?
wolfofworld 2 years ago
I have been trying to use this to repair a Small block chevy intake and I am using a propane torch with the yellow MAP gas. I cant get it hot enough to even melt. Any suggestions? What kind of torch do I need?
greenjeens 3 years ago
730 degrees.. map gas gets to like 2000 degrees.
LTKGuns 3 years ago
The Map gas will work just fine. Make sure you have a decent tip for the torch. The cheapo tips do not produce a flame as hot as say for instance a TS4000 BernzOmatic. Propane should work as well with a decent tip.
vwnut2 2 years ago
Ive used this stuff! Its ok for someone who doesn't want to buy a welder but be aware that since you heat the aluminum with a torch it will warp a bit then come back to shape, but not 100% and its very hard to grind to a nice finish. I recommend it but for certain applications only (thicker alloys). For some stuff a mig welder is still better and eazier to use.
franklarabie 3 years ago
This stuff aint cheap eather 30 english pounds just for 10 rods :S
DDUFubar 3 years ago
So this works on still. i can make an exhost manifold out of this crap, and it won't melt under turbo charger heats?
DaKnightFall 3 years ago
The video states it doesn't work on stainless steel (still) or any metal that is magnetic with the exception of galvanized steel. EGT's see well over 700*F so I would recommend welding with a tig on stainless steel weld els, or cast iron.
qmiler88 2 years ago
interesting vid, but thats brazing or soldering, not welding. looks good for a number of uses though, wish i had it when i was patching a hole in my fmic, looks a lot easier than mig on aluminium.
meltsau 3 years ago
so will it work on car parts? headers etc..?
DaKnightFall 3 years ago
It will at that!
Today I was at a large flea market and found a vendor who was selling what he called a "Low Temp Aluminum Repair Rod"
It was 1/2 the cost of Dura Fix and works just as well. If you check my posted videos you will find my own personal use of it.
rake60 3 years ago
@DaKnightFall So You have aluminum headers.
roaddiablo 1 year ago
That was very useful. I will try it.
Thanks.
MyFJ 3 years ago
I watched this video today and I went to my local Harbor Freight and bought a 8 pack for about $12 and a really god torch for $50.
I welded a bunch of aluminum parts together and it worked great! Saved me $80 per hour for my local weld shop to do it for me! They just lost some major business! I only wish I had known about this stuff sooner!
videobobtv 3 years ago
I've used this stuff.
It works as easily as it looks!
This is NOT a paid advertisement!
It's a post from a very satisfied customer.
rake60 3 years ago
right on
lysergicaddict 3 years ago
Thanks you, very educational.
perilous501 3 years ago
thanks, i'm making some stuff for my computer, will get it below freezeing temps due to this vid!
eligray 3 years ago
Well done video
that is the way of showing something
If you have any more tips for fun stuff like this please post it thank you.
zagaty 3 years ago
great video
G30360 3 years ago
awesome!!!
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago