Pinhole Repair

[Underdog 1,371]

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?  

[Tunaman 294]

JB weld!

[FXDX 359]

Do you know anyone with a Tig welder?

[124gr9mm 412]

https://www.harborfreight.com/80-amp-inverter-arc-welder-64057.html

 

[FXDX 359]

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.

[Underdog 1,371]

Thanks.   

 

[rifleman 72]

drill a small hole and use a screw + nut

[SmittyMHS 559]

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.  

[Schrödinger's cat 85]

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. 

[SmittyMHS 559]

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.