Was it Wrong?
06-25-18, 10:39 PM
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Great that you went back and asked. Now you can have a clear conscience.
06-26-18, 12:26 AM
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You could likely add trespassing to the theft, but it's all good now. Nice to see someone with a conscience.
06-26-18, 01:41 AM
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But anyway--I would ask, are you familiar with welding aluminum? It is much more difficult than steel, and the aluminum requires heat-treating afterward, as it softens around the weld area.
If you don't know anything about welding then I would suggest you draw up plans for the tubing you need, and then order 4130 steel from somewhere that sells pieces by the foot.
Steel is much easier to braze (not weld!) and any welder you get your hands on will work on regular steel. Most electric welders don't work at all on aluminum.
