5mm crack on a frame

[big.eck]

right folks i've found a tiny 5mm crack on the bottom of the bottom tube where it joins the steerer :? it runs along the weld and is barely noticable , i'm thinking about making the crack into a v-shaped groove and filling it in with chemical metal it's a 7005 alloy kona frame .

barein in mind it's for the wife and the biggest thing it's gona see will be a kerb


good or bad idea ?

 

[mikee]

GET HER LIFE INSURANCE UP TO DATE FIRST

just weld it eck

chemical metal , just rub some savlon in instead


loctite 640 i think will be better

 

[Agency_Scum]

That be " proper phukked. " The failiure scenario for that kind of frame material at that point on the frame is something like...

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AAAGGHHH!!!!!
ambulance

 

[big.eck]

GET HER LIFE INSURANCE UP TO DATE FIRST

just weld it eck

chemical metal , just rub some savlon in instead


loctite 640 i think will be better

how much would you take to spot it mike ? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[rosstheboss]

Is it 5mm long or 5mm wide.....?

Do you love your wife?

 

[JJ.]

LOL.
Chemical metal is useless for any strength application.
Get it welded.
Chemical metal is best suited to sealing holes/leaks in motor bike engine cases where ther is no strength required.
Basically imo chemical metal is sh$%e no matter what the application.
Its a bodgit to ebay jobbie

 

[dyna-ti]

sounds like its in a terminal position there Alex :? may be best to consign that one to the wall.Catastrophic failure in that area could leave serious injuries.

 

[shovelon]

Bad idea.

It may just be a crack in the paint. You could sand the paint off and look for the crack in the metal.

Being 7005, and knowing a competent tig guy, you could weld over it with the minimum of heat.

Or just leave it and keep an eye on it, seeing as it will only see the curb.

 

[Standish]

chemical metal , just rub some savlon in instead
classic

 

[Woodsman]

Take it to the local metal recycling facility - the tip!