Berry Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 It will you need to replace the broken piece and weld it where the strain is less.
Danger Dassie Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Problem here is that you aren't just replacing/repairing a clean area. The braking mounts are right there, so any welding will be a risk. Would recommend any repair be temporary until you can sort out with Felt or find a replacement.
gummibear Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Felt have left SA. That would explain all the bargain Felts in the classifieds a while back.
madbradd Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Try Mike at SBR in Sunninghill. They stock(ed) Felt. Might be able to help out.
Christie Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 It can be welded, to look nice. It cannot be welded not to break again - it will simply break again at the weld. The heat treatment used to make the aluminium strong is different from the standard stress relief that most engineering works do on mild steel. Imo the best option would be to rivet it together using a sheet of strong alu to both sides, something like 2024 or 6082T6, perhaps bend a little lip on the sheet, and chamfer the corners. There should be a sheet metal worker at most places that do maintenance on ligt aircraft.
Vetseun Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 Hi Vetseun,What size frame do you take?Hi. It is a large. Thanks
Vetseun Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 Try Mike at SBR in Sunninghill. They stock(ed) Felt. Might be able to help out.Sorry Mate, SBR = ?
HowellingWulf Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Sorry Mate, SBR = ?http://www.sbrsport.co.za/
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