Back when I was a kid

[I Know Something]

We used to have a gentleman who was our local small engine guy. Long sence retired. One day we came in and smelled something funny. He was using a large soldering iron of sorts and pressing a steel mesh into a Jonsered plastic top that cracked. Somebody here should know if this. What was that iron called? I'm thinking if getting one and trying that out in some broken stuff I have. Links of a YouTube video or a website would be great.

Thank you.

 

[Stump Shot]

Just called a soldering iron that I can recall.
But for what you are trying to accomplish an old junk screwdriver heated up with a propane torch will work, or even an electric soldering iron.
After that, to really make it a solid repair, put a layer of epoxy over the screen material.
Also if possible, glue or weld the crack prior to this procedure.

 

[I Know Something]

I'll have to dig into this when I get home sometime. It had a large roundish end with a flat bottom. I watched him do this to a couple when I was there. Don't recall if I was told a specific name for it or not. But was neat to see for a newbie 17 year old.

 

[mgr1]

Soldering iron and a staple. Plenty of vids on YouTube

 

[Czed]

We did it on atv and motorcycle plastic

 

[FergusonTO35]

I've often wondered if rusted auto body sheet metal could be repaired in a similar fashion.

 

[Wolverine]

They have some cool stuff for plastic repair.

https://www.dhgate.com/product/top-quality-new-car-frong-bumper-welding/436549768.html#seo=WAP

 

[I Know Something]

This is exactly what I am looking for.

 

[Basher]

We used to have a gentleman who was our local small engine guy. Long sence retired. One day we came in and smelled something funny. He was using a large soldering iron of sorts and pressing a steel mesh into a Jonsered plastic top that cracked. Somebody here should know if this. What was that iron called? I'm thinking if getting one and trying that out in some broken stuff I have. Links of a YouTube video or a website would be great.

Thank you.

They were called , soldering coppers, they came in weights like 1 lb, pound and a half, 2 lb etc.
A link to the many sizes and shapes used back when,

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...oAhVpZN8KHfIbDJgQ7Al6BAgJECc&biw=1097&bih=535

 

[MustangMike]

Cool video! Interesting!

 

[legdelimber]

I've often wondered if rusted auto body sheet metal could be repaired in a similar fashion.

Back in the 70's, also used to see guys do things like fender flares and hood scoops or motorcycle frames(choppers) etc.
Oh and yeah they also patched over rust holes.
Bondo and metal window screen or hardware cloth. Some guys soldered it on first, some used a few washers and screws or rivets (some ugly sheet metal backsides), others just winged it with the putty and window screen.
Most of that stuff lasted a couple of years. Bad prep work was usually a major factor in how quickly things failed.
Bending the hood (rusty hinges or a wreck) or scraping the carport post or garage door frame usually seemed to get the last survivors.

Funny. Used to see people bondo, sand and primer a car, then dive it around for several months then try to paint it.
Then wonder why the "no good paint didn't do right".

 

[mgr1]

This is exactly what I am looking for.

Wire mesh filter

 

[Dub11]

Nice of the saw manufacturers to include a patch piece with ever saw.

 

[angelo c]

Nice of the saw manufacturers to include a patch piece with ever saw.

They should tell ya it's "stored" in the pocket of the muffler... ?

 

[Dub11]

They should tell ya it's "stored" in the pocket of the muffler... ?

Yeah kind of like to a 5th pocket on jeans

 

[I Know Something]

I sent the guy an email. Let's see how long it takes to respond. Lol