knuckle, I noticed a small crack in the brass. I
proceeded to use my poker to press against the crack
and it poked straight through. Time to make a patch!
I had in my spare parts drawer. The patch was cut
out with a band saw and then shaped with a belt sander.
also scratched cleaned the inner surface of the patch.
Each surface was then wiped down with denatured
alcohol to ensure clean surfaces. Solder will not adhere
to lacquer or dirty surfaces.
been buffed to shine and cleaned.