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Topic: Manfrotto 679 A or B ~ welding anodized alum question (Read 382 times)
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Jake Danilchik
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I purchased the 679-B Manfrotto/Bogen monopod. (The "B" stands for anodized black.) The person that I have lined up to weld the pole is not very experienced with aluminum welding and has suggested that the anodizing might interfear with the quality of the weld. I would just take the monopod back to where I purchased it to exchange for an non anodized ( 697-A version ) but the puppy chewed up the box. So.. here I am , asking opinions as to whether the quality of the aluminum weld should be a concern. I imagine that the anodizing can be scraped off and a sufficient weld can be made. Any thoughts or opinions ?
P.s. The welder in question is my brother... so no disparaging comments please :-)
Jake
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Wing Gee
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i had to sand the annodizing off. just take a wire brush to it and you'll be fine.
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Cody Deegan
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You could use shaft collars to attach the post to the stage and base if you wanted to avoid using welds. I do not know much about welding aluminum. The guy who did my first rig was known for being able to weld aluminum cans together.
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Phil Kindred
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By all means, use collars over welding. That way if you want to upgrade the stage or base it is a simple matter of disconnecting them. Welding is permanent.
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Jake Danilchik
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Shaft collars it is !!! thanks guys !
cheers,
Jake
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