Welding??

Sun 28 Jul 2019, 00:28

Well thanks for all the tips guys (I choose my words advisedly!).  Confess I had to 'remind myself' what galvanised meant but am now sure I'll find a solution. Or a Tinsmith, some fibreglass or resin.  Or just glue. And yes, some sentimental/historic connections so want to keep them going...

Sat 27 Jul 2019, 20:40

Very difficult to weld galvanised steel as solder would be the best method. A replacement would be less than the cost of a repair if there are no emotional connections or historical value

Sat 27 Jul 2019, 18:18 (last edited on Sat 27 Jul 2019, 18:19)

Glad you mentioned that John Munro.

That's what I've been thinking since Rod first posted, but didn't have the temerity to suggest.

Sat 27 Jul 2019, 17:43

Why not just buy some metal epoxy glue for around £5-£6 and do the repair yourself?

Sat 27 Jul 2019, 11:15

You would really need to find a Tinsmith as the material watering can are made of would be far to thin to weld. The only way would be to solder the repair, shame we do not have the Potmenders call these days. JH

Sat 27 Jul 2019, 10:14

That's https://wychwoodwroughtiron.com/

Sat 27 Jul 2019, 09:44

There a welder at Ascott under Wychwood who does small jobs. He has a yard behind the primary school.

Fri 26 Jul 2019, 22:31 (last edited on Fri 26 Jul 2019, 22:32)

Garages do welding if it's necessary. I'd ask Dean or Terry at Charlbury Garage to see if they can help.

Thu 25 Jul 2019, 21:15

If they are galvanised it will be a challenge to weld but a bit of fibreglass resin on the inside will do the trick, with some matting if it is a large hole.

Thu 25 Jul 2019, 18:41

I have 2 rather ancient watering cans that need a bit of welding etc - anyone know of someone suitable and local to ask?