bought some SS 8mm bolts that I intend to have placed as studs with the nuts on the outside.
I bought an SS epoxy that is rated for 130C and the idea was to put the bolts through, place a small bead of epoxy on the outside, let that cure, place element in with a liberal dose of silicon and bolt it up. the epoxy will likely crack at this point.
not sure if it will seal well around the bolts doing this method. i would prefer to weld the bolts in position but have nothing to do that.
i have a gasless mig, silver soldering gear, access to oxy for brazing (50% silver). no tig though dammit.
i can get the bolts tight enough as I can grip the protruding end with pliers and its not spinning.
any good ideas ?
this is a secondary running heater only btw, will be up to heat with a big propane burner..
