It's called 'heliarc' welding, used on aluminum. Not sure if they can do small pieces like the sides of a frame, but it's worth an ask.

Gluing it probably won't work: the tension on the wires will bend it and break it again.

You might be able to drill it, pin it and then try something like this stuff.. http://durafix.com/

There are quite a few metal glues you could try. Maybe use epoxy metal glue and if needed, then put a small brace of this around it: http://www.selleys.com.au/trade/specialist-products/epoxy-adhesives-fillers/knead-it-steel

A correctly set up dyna with wires in good nick should have very minimum tension on the snare wires themselves. I have two dynas and the tension screw is barely on.

PS - that Durafix idea from Jim looks interesting. Worth a shot.

Dont waste your time. Buy a replacement. The repair is never going to be right.

:rolleyes:

If you decide to trash it... send it to me and I'll try to fix it for you.

I enjoy those kinds of challenges. I grew up poor and had a very clever dad (country preacher)... we tried to fix everything!

This........

If you have someone who knows what they're doing you abosultely can Heli-Arc it.

Done right and cleaned up after you wouldn't know it had been fixed.

But there's something to be said for replacing it to avoid the hassle of tracking down a qualified welder, but really isn't a big deal to weld and then clean it up.

I'm not sure what alloy they used on those, it may be a 6000 series, 6061 or 6063. Those are typical alloys that are/were readilly available both then and now.

Good luck

BGT

You can weld anything, even one of these.

The problem is that the frame has to be straight and level to work correctly.

Yup, that's exactly right. How it's fixtured so as to get it as straight as it can be is critical. Hence finding someone who knows the importance of fixturing it is paramount.

What you start with is also important, if it's been run over by a locomotive there's most likey not much hope.LoLoLoLo