Grab rail came loose.....can this be welded???

[Dink]

It looks like the nut(still on the boat) was welded inside the rail. Can't tell if the rail is stainless all the way through or not, but I cant find anyone to weld it for me......suggestions around the Laffy area???

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[Gerald]

To test the metal......use a fairly strong magnet. If it is a low grade of stainless, you will feel some pull with the magnet.....maybe about 1/3 as much pull as for carbon steel.

If it is high grade stainless [316 or higher] there will very little to no magnetic pull.

The picture looks to be Chrome platted..... ie. it looks shiny where stainless steel usually looks dull in color.

[swamp snorkler]

Tthat will have to be TIG welded..... it's going to take longer to set up than to weld it.

Stainless or Chrome plated.....either way, it's weld able.

[wtretrievers]

Sterlings can fix it

[dmtfish]

Originally Posted by wtretrievers

Sterlings can fix it

X2....might take awhile to get your boat back tho...

[meaux fishing]

all you need Tim.... just need to decide which one

[T-Bone]

Chad Ozenne (337) 896-2294

Small Time Welding Fabrication
304 Faul Road
Lafayette, LA 70507

Give him a call and he may be able to help you out.

[Top Dawg]

Get you a couple sticks of inconel TIG wire and weld her up. Don't worry bout the material long as it's not aluminum.

[Dink]

Well, gorilla glue didn't work.....guess ill call the welder. Thanks T-Bone

[Salty]

Timmy, this stuff will hold it....I promise ya.

[latravcha]

That looks like a job for belzona 1131