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Old 02-12-23, 02:05
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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly View Post
Brass has a high % of Zinc which means it might make welding difficult.
Hello Mike,

You are correct. I just had a yarn with a boilermaker and either copper or aluminium is the drum. Copper being the first preference. Not brass as it does impede welding. Oh well, I now have a very effective paperweight and a curio.

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Lionel
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