"Dave" > wrote in message
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> Corey Richardson wrote:
>> Unfortunately not. It began to tear at the weld before it failed. Good
>> suggestion though.
>
> Why do you say that it can't be welded? If it was done in the past it can
> certainly be done now.

ROTFL! Is it really feasible today to seek out a specialist welder to repair a
kitchen tool that in comparative terms would cost coppers to replace. (n.b.
"coppers" is just an expression of 'cheapness' and is in no way trying to keep
"foreigners" out of the thread as some users of the euro have suggested. I
might just as easily have said "cents", or even, god forbid, them little
things the Eyeties use that cost less than a coin?)
>
> Not all aluminium joints are welded, some are brazed. What can't be welded
> can be invisibly riveted though. I worked in the aerospace industry for 25
> years and there was nothing the development lads couldn't repair.

ROTFLMAOA! But Dave, please, how many of us now work in such an environment?

I also remember the days when engineers, electricians, welders etc. would get
involved in some attempt to repair an important piece of kitchen equipment so
the cook could again produce some favourite dish. I remember when the repairs
worked. I remember when the repairs failed. I remember when some members of
the repair team received suggestions as to just where they could take their
welding/brazing skills and then just what they could do with them!

Make do and mend is not a proper course to take these days, though the mighty
PC refurbishers might think otherwise.

--
Pete