Did a little research on rod suppliers. Inweld page has magnesium rod:
http://inweldcorporation.com/product2.htm
Hope this helps.
Duane
Emmett Thompson wrote:
> Hello again list
> Yes I am familiar with magnesium from my aircraft experience i.e. A&P, FE
> TURBOJET. I cannot help it though when I wonder how this stuff is welded
> together. I am also aware of the fire hazards indicative of magnesium. most
> transport category aircraft still have magnesium wheels and they do get hot.
> I just heard from a friend of mine that works in a aircraft tire shop that
> they take the paint off with a good quality "aircraft paint stripper" and
> they avoid any "blasting" whether media or walnut husks.
> I cannot find out what gas is used in mig welding nor can I find magnesium
> wire for the mig.
>
> Any way, if I fill the holes with a machineable metal type filler I would
> assume that I could have "dissimilar metal corrosion" where the repair was
> made. I hate to use bondo....... Yes I know I am asking a lot, but the "I
> did it myself" or "I can do anything I put my mind to" attitude is deeply
> ingrained in my ego.
>
> Famous last words
> Emmett
>
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