D duckman11 Active member Joined Oct 9, 2017 Messages 25 Reaction score 0 Jan 12, 2018 #1 what would yall recommend to patch a jon boat hull? is there a huge advantage of using 6061 over 5052? all repairs will be welded fyi
what would yall recommend to patch a jon boat hull? is there a huge advantage of using 6061 over 5052? all repairs will be welded fyi
C CedarRiverScooter Well-known member Joined Nov 13, 2014 Messages 1,522 Reaction score 4 Jan 13, 2018 #2 I would use the alloy that is easiest to weld. Unless you have a very large section, the yield strength shouldn't be a big factor.
I would use the alloy that is easiest to weld. Unless you have a very large section, the yield strength shouldn't be a big factor.
D duckman11 Active member Joined Oct 9, 2017 Messages 25 Reaction score 0 Jan 15, 2018 #3 kinda what I was thinking. we use 5052 to make our class 8 fuel tanks here at work so I figured 5052 would weld just fine
kinda what I was thinking. we use 5052 to make our class 8 fuel tanks here at work so I figured 5052 would weld just fine
S Samsdad1 Member Joined Oct 26, 2017 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Jan 16, 2018 #4 Also depends on if you are bending the material? Some Aluminum is not great for this...
D duckman11 Active member Joined Oct 9, 2017 Messages 25 Reaction score 0 Jan 16, 2018 #5 yes it will be bent....a lot! im thinking 5052 might be the better alloy
Lil' Blue Rude Well-known member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 754 Reaction score 1 Location SE, Mo Jan 16, 2018 #6 I'd use the 5052. Pretty sure that's what some boat builders use. 5052 will bend more then 6061 before breaking.
I'd use the 5052. Pretty sure that's what some boat builders use. 5052 will bend more then 6061 before breaking.