Yah, if I was set up for welding, I would consider doing that.

Another lister mentioned muffler shop.

I'll check it out.

Thanks

On 3/23/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> There is no substitute for an oxy-acetylene torch and a #2  tip.
> Sign a lease for the tanks or make friends with your friendly neighbourhood
> welding/muffler shop.
>
> Take beer!    :)
>
> On 3/23/07, Philip Zimmerman <philzimm1@oberon.ark.com> wrote:
> >
> > Date:    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:14:44 -0800
> > From:    neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> >
> > Has anyone used this type of MAPP setup?
> > > Yup, great for soft-soldering the occasional copper pipe
> > > with some residual water still in it.
> >
> > Need to know if enough "juice" to heat the 3/16" material at hole in
> > pedal.
> > > IMHO nope, not near enough juice. Without some pressurized O2, you will
> > > be frustrated as all-get-out to get a decent puddle to flow. Nothing
> > > but
> > > "cold" joints that will soon break.
> >
> > Spending repair quote of "we'll try to keep it under $70", on a possibly
> > useful tool, seems a better idea.
> > > Yeah, I too, am a tool-slut but have learned the hard-way way too many
> > > times.
> > > Let the $70 shop do the job. You only want to take your dash out once!
> > > Your clutch peddle, will love you down the road.......
> >
> > This would also keep me from using a single burner stove element along
> > with
> > propane torch....... yes I've succesfully , though ignorantly, done it.
> > > No comment........ <grin>
> >
> > Phil Z.
> > ---------------
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
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>

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