HTS-735-11 Used on a Prop Repair
I knew better, but I took my boat out on the river when it was too low. About a mile from the launch ramp, I went through about 50 yards of rocks. It destroyed my propeller. See pics. But never fear, I broke out the oxy-acet rig w/ a #4 rosebud with this rod and a few days. I pre-tinned the back and the front of all 4 blades. About half inch or so. I got a piece of 16 ga carbon steel sheet metal. Curved it so it matches the blades. At this point I didn’t need the big torch. Turbo torch w/ mapp gas is all I needed. The area to be repaired needs to be level. Then heat and puddle HTS-735-II. Always put more on than you need. Then grind to shape the metal back into a propeller. Always pre-tin the aluminum. The key is patience. Be safe.
Oh yea the prop works great. Saved me $350 bucks.
Great job and an excellent instruction on how the rod works. That was quite a repair!!!!!!