Unplanned Upgrade

Some day I may grind or etch out the

Would Invar 42 work ? I could spare a couple or 3 sticks . Snag

------------------------------ It might but this is a waste of it. Expensive welding and brazing rods are among my most valuable flea market treasure finds.

Maybe you could use some cunifer brake tube a filler material, normally available in small quantities and not too expensive IME.

Maybe you could use some cunifer brake tube a filler material, normally available in small quantities and not too expensive IME.

----------------------------------- Thanks, that is a good idea and I have some left over from replacing the lines on the 1991 truck. It could be slit and flattened into strips to cover holes.

I also had the concern of being a licensed contractor. Performing work outside the scope of my licenses came with certain risks.

I also had the concern of being a licensed contractor. Performing work outside the scope of my licenses came with certain risks. Bob La Londe

------------------------------------------ I sprained an ankle during a Mensa hike in the mountains. The man who drove me to the hospital was Head of Emergency Services at a major Boston hospital, but not licensed to practice in NH. He didn't want the NH doctor to see my crutch made from lashed sticks but that doctor vacationed in northern Canada and appreciated the woodsmanship.

That would be a factor ... I'm not sure what Dad's licensing requirements were , or even if he was licensed .