Question 1

Will a hand held  torch be hot enough for that

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I've tried everything when it comes to merging two pieces of aluminum with heat... TIG is by FAR the best.... these bernzomatic sticks are second. the cheap, crappy chinese ones where you get 50 for $15.00... don't waste your time, much less your money on them...

The issue is the material... aluminum will go from a solid to a liquid quickly! It goes from liquid to gas even faster! So if you're working with thin aluminum and you wanna braze it. Use a $12.00 novelty butane torch with a wide flame! No pencil torches!  Unless you just don't like the customer and you wanna waste some time watching your work piece disintegrate into nothing, lol...

I mean, there's very little molten drip if any... it'll go from solid to gas in a blink... so heat the area evenly and make sure your bond it true by using a small pointed hammer, like a baby chip hammer made of brass! If your weld sux, it'll break free under light to moderate tapping.

good luck! & GOD BLESS!

Question 2

Do you need to use an aluminum flux with this product ?

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No i did not use flux it has some in it but you may need more flux if you work with it too long, i used it on A380 aluminum alloy and it was fine.And the shipping takes a longtime so if you can look for it at Homedepot sometimes they have it in stock.

Question 3

Rmark1083, thanks (off-center hole). problem solving through posting is so frustrating when limited/restricted to having real dialogue. need change??

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I've seen were machinist has taken A threaded hole and cut the bolt off flush at the base and then center punch around the outer edges so that it doesn't move and then center punch the new true center and then drill and Tap it? Or even make the hole a lot bigger in order to use a larger bolt to accommodate the new hole to be drilled? Or even weld the hole shut in order to start over. It's been my experience that depending on the material you are working with that the welded approach can be very hard to drill back? High carbon steel. Hope this helps and good luck. Amazon asked if I could answer your question is mostly why I'm replying.

Question 4

Are these 3/32

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Didnt measured, but thet are flat shape not round.

ASIN	B0000CBJGI
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Best Sellers Rank	#74,143 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #45 in Brazing Rods #1,385 in Welding Equipment & Accessories
Color	No Color
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,713)
Date First Available	January 1, 2008
Included Components	Bernzomatic AL3 Aluminum Brazing/Welding Rods with 12-Inch Rods of Working Temperature 720-750 Degrees, 2-Piece
Installation Method	arc-welding
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Weight	0.704 ounces
Item model number	AL3
Manufacturer	Bernzomatic Corp
Material	Aluminum
Number of Handles	1
Part Number	AL3
Power Source	hand_powered
Product Dimensions	2 x 0.2 x 14.5 inches
Shape	shape
Size	1
Usage	specific_uses_for_product
Warranty Description	Warranty

Aluminum Brazing and Welding Rods - Two 12 Inch Rods for Repairing Aluminum Windows, Doors, Gutters, Siding, and More; Working temp of 720° to 750° F

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