TimC
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| posted on 5/5/20 at 06:04 PM |
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Anyone know how to get hold of Alutight?
I’ve e-mailed Bjorn but got no reply.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 5/5/20 at 07:48 PM |
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Alutight is just a brand name, the same stuff can be had in lots of places. I think Durafix is the easiest version to get hold of in the UK.
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roadrunner
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| posted on 5/5/20 at 09:09 PM |
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Would this stuff be OK for chopping aluminium sumps.
Would it be good enough to get an oil tight seal.
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JAG
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| posted on 6/5/20 at 06:56 AM |
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I've used a Technoweld kit (Aluminium brazing/soldering) to make several Aluminium parts for my Locost.
I'd recommend it - sounds like a very similar product to Alutight/Durafix.
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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luke2152
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| posted on 6/5/20 at 06:08 PM |
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You need a good torch to use this stuff on big aluminium parts. They just conduct the heat away so quickly. I would certainly try it on a similar
large test piece before I did any chopping.
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roadrunner
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| posted on 6/5/20 at 06:12 PM |
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I've watched a couple of YouTube videos and it's quite impressive stuff.
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JAG
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| posted on 7/5/20 at 12:45 PM |
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Totally agree with Luke2152.
It's a real bugger to get big parts hot enough!
I built a stand to put the part on and put a second torch under the part being brazed. It still takes ages if the part you're working on is
anything over 300 grams or so 
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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