de-electrfying a Coleman 316 arc fount

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  1. F. bruce kuda United States

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    one of my collector guys was able to secure a coleman 316 arc,but it had been electrified and had couple switch holes and the bottom cut up so the electrician could reach in to make conections~~ was rough but saveable

    ahn3161.jpg this was one of the holes patched with brass plug ad silver solder

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    this was the hole cut in the bottom to wire it~~~~~ you can see the back plate inside used to strengthen the brass plug to patch a hole~~

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    I cut a cardbard template so I could cut the [patch from a donor CQ bottom

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    template marked on donor fount bottom~~~

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    put a brass back plate into keep the patch secure while brazing in ~~~

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    patch in place before brazing ~~~

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    Brazed in and fresh lead wash on the entire bottom~~ just have to level the swirl around the bottom nut~~~~ then will be ready for a replate !!! ~~~ about 9 hours work so far!
     
  2. ColinG

    ColinG United Kingdom Subscriber

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    Wow, that's quite an operation. I'd compare it to open heart surgery, well done!
     
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    Amazing. I wonder how many guys out there would go to this extent to repair a fount.
    :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
     
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    JEFF JOHNSON United Kingdom Subscriber

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    Well fettled!:thumbup::thumbup:
     
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    @F. bruce kuda
    Nice work bruce cannot see the patched areas
    Cheers pete
     
  7. F. bruce kuda United States

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    funny you should say that~~~ we originally thought I would have to remove the entire bottom and replace with a CQ donor bottom! , but why do a heart transplant when a bypass would do! ;-)
     
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    Nice patch up Bruce
     
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    Waouh, what a amazing job !!! :D/
     

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