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From: Fredericksburg, Va
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Yes I am in contact with BF. They are reviewing the same pictures.
I don't know if it was brazed or welded in this area. I have access to an expereinced resource for brazing. If I can get the part from BF that is what I will do. They have improved support in that area and may offer addtional solution.
I live in the DC area and am not inclined to send the part to Eugene OR for repair when I can do it locally. It is a non-critical part that is not challenging to repair, like a broken RD hanger DO.
Live Wire: The failure is not in the joint but the part. I suspect it is a lazer cut part unique BF PN (Part Number) on the BOM (bill of material).