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From: David Billington <djb@invalid.com>
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Subject: Re: Unplanned Upgrade - That Was Quick
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 04:03:06 +0100
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On 09/07/2025 01:53, Jim Wilkins wrote:
> "Snag" wrote in message news:104kad6$11vv1$1@dont-email.me...
>
> Some day I may grind or etch out the
>> rusty steel and TIG the holes with nickel or Nickels.
>
> Would Invar 42 work ? I could spare a couple or 3 sticks .
> Snag
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> It might but this is a waste of it. Expensive welding and brazing rods 
> are among my most valuable flea market treasure finds.

Maybe you could use some cunifer brake tube a filler material, normally 
available in small quantities and not too expensive IME.