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AshimotoK0:

--- Quote from: Orcade-Ian on February 21, 2023, 01:35:04 PM ---I tend to use both materials, depending on what's to hand and I usually anneal them first.  Aluminium heated so that a match stalk will leave a brown streak when stroked across the still hot object, copper heated to cherry red and can be left to cool but better quenched in water as most of the oxides just fall off.  Belt and braces, I usually put a thin smear of Hylomar on the thread and washer to prevent dribbles,  which at my age is becoming increasingly important  :). The Hylomar also helps prevent electrolytic corrosion.
When I was an apprentice there were big signs all over the factory:

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Ian

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Bloody hell Ian that takes me back .. saw it on a plywood plaque when I was a nipper and didn't understand it.

Orcade-Ian:
That's because of your sheltered up-bringing Ash, although I was born in Clifton St, I was brought up East of the River Hull!

Ian

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