Underdog 1,371 Posted February 26 I know, I know, I could just throw it away and get a new one, but I like itl. Is there any way to repair a pin hole in a stainless camping cooking pot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FXDX 359 Posted February 26 Do you know anyone with a Tig welder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
124gr9mm 412 Posted February 26 https://www.harborfreight.com/80-amp-inverter-arc-welder-64057.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FXDX 359 Posted February 26 you could do it with Arc (Stick) if careful and you have enough base metal otherwise you’ll blow right through it. Tig is better for light gauge metals because you have better control. Look for a mom & pop welding shop (if they still exist) or maybe one of the FFL folks here that do compliance work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rifleman 72 Posted February 27 drill a small hole and use a screw + nut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmittyMHS 559 Posted February 27 Any refer/AC shop could silver solder it up. Maybe even a radiator shop. An old plumber that still remembers how to solder can use Stay Brite. Might not do well over an open fire though unless the holes kept under water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 85 Posted February 28 8 hours ago, SmittyMHS said: Any refer/AC shop could silver solder it up. Maybe even a radiator shop. An old plumber that still remembers how to solder can use Stay Brite. Might not do well over an open fire though unless the holes kept under water. I didn’t know I can use stay brite on stainless, I’ve only used it on copper. I do know that I can buy brazing rods specifically for stainless, but I’ve never needed it. Maybe guys that work on ammonia systems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmittyMHS 559 Posted February 28 https://www.amazon.com/Harris-SCLF16-Stay-Clean-Soldering/dp/B001HW8E1M Is the flux to use. Make sure you clean the spot well before AND after. Heat control is key. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites