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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-11-2021, 13:53
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Posted By rbk
Re: Bronze rudder shoe - Taiwanese boats

White or pot metal has no specific alloy, so yes its possible that it could be high in aluminum (or simply cast aluminum) for instance and be weldable but really depends on the alloy.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-11-2021, 12:14
Replies: 22
Views: 3,131
Posted By rbk
Re: Bronze rudder shoe - Taiwanese boats

Machining bronze that is suitable in this application is difficult at best. Other alloys are easier to machine (higher zinc content) as you move more into brass alloys which would be very unsuitable...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-11-2021, 11:43
Replies: 22
Views: 3,131
Posted By rbk
Re: Bronze rudder shoe - Taiwanese boats

This needs to be cast not machined.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-11-2021, 19:05
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Posted By rbk
Re: Bronze rudder shoe - Taiwanese boats

Btw what’s wrong with the one in the picture? No cracks or pink I can see?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-11-2021, 19:04
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Views: 3,131
Posted By rbk
Re: Bronze rudder shoe - Taiwanese boats

Without knowing the make of boat I’d take a guess being Taiwanese that it’s a GD casting and chances are you won’t be able to find one off the shelf. I’ve had custom work done by...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-11-2021, 15:09
Replies: 22
Views: 3,131
Posted By rbk
Re: Bronze rudder shoe - Taiwanese boats

Port Townsend foundry has a number of moles for various models and parts. If not you may have to send them the original.
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