Weld paste, It worked........

[Sidney Smith]

Tried the weld paste that was suggested here, on my matchlock pan. It worked. First try I just slathered it along the edges of the pan like caulk, then hit it with the propane torch. It didnt seep under the part like I thought it would. I then applied the paste directly to the part of the pan that would go against the barrel. Switched to the Mapp gas torch this time, and let it heat up longer, then walked away for 15 minutes. Once cool, I pushed on it, and voila, glued tight. I yanked on it, didn't budge. It ain't pretty but it worked. I probably let the metal get too hot as it started turning blue but oh well it still worked. Thanks to the person who suggested this. I still need to clean up the parts so don't look too closely at this point. Getting there though.

 

[Sam squanch]

If you REALLY want to see how good of a job you did, tap it with a big hammer!! No, don’t do that, it should hold up ok with general use! Nice job!

 

[Sam squanch]

Hey- that pan is on the wrong side of the barrel!

 

[Sidney Smith]

Hey- that pan is on the wrong side of the barrel!

Ha. Not for me it aint!

 

[Phil Coffins]

Looks like your silver solder flowed well. By the way that’s not welding but a good silver solder will hold fine.

 

[Sam squanch]

I’ll be over later to fix it . You need to shoot right handed….

 

[russellshaffer]

Looks like a good joint to me. Just scrape or file the excess and call it good.

 

[BillinOregon]

My hat is off Sidney. I'm impressed with your project and look forward to seeing you complete it and shoot it.

 

[Sidney Smith]

My hat is off Sidney. I'm impressed with your project and look forward to seeing you complete it and shoot it.

Thanks. It's going to be a while before I'm finished, but I'll post as I go.

 

[rickystl]

Ha. Not for me it aint!

OH NO. Another Southpaw. LOL Flint62 will like you.

Rick