I plan to make 2 single hinge folding 7' ramps into 1 10' dual hinge folding ramp. The ramps are a light weight aluminum. I am going to cut both ramps, and join them together. The right answer is probably to have someone with skill and a tig welder do it for me. However, I occasionally have small aluminum projects, and it would be cool to learn to solve my own problems. The WWW says that aluminum brazing is very easy and should be sufficient, or there is an aluminum stick welding option.
I would weld along my joints, and then add an aluminum strap on both sides of the ramp supports to give additional strength.
Any one have experience with brazing or stick welding aluminum?
I would weld along my joints, and then add an aluminum strap on both sides of the ramp supports to give additional strength.
Any one have experience with brazing or stick welding aluminum?