PE summit crack
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Yeah that's definitely fixable, welder, grinder, maybe a die grinder with a carbide burr, and a set of capable hands.
Couple hours at most to fix that.
Couple hours at most to fix that.
It's older but looks to be well taken care of. 10 years? Our hope is to use it for a few years and then eventually replace it with a newer summit.
Any recommendations of how to find a capable welder? That is out of our wheelhouse for sure.
Look for the hole in the wall place that has lots of work to do parked out front. It won't be clean inside, and there will be lots of junk, I mean inventory and supplies in the corners.
Ask car guys for recommendations. They'll know who to go to.
Ask car guys for recommendations. They'll know who to go to.
A welding shop that specializes in heavy equipment would definitely know how to fix it. It'll be easier to find a shop if you can bring them the stove, portable welders cost more.
Google welding shops and make a few phone calls, let them know what you have. A good shop will fully grind out the crack and refill it and then blend it flush for aesthetics.
This is also a case where a friend with the skills and a machine can fix for you, payment is usually made with beer.
That's definitely repairable with welding. Drill a small 3/32" hole at the end of the crack to stop its spread. Check the other side in the same location to see if there is a small crack forming there.
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