Broken lug

[Rixy]

I have an Enfield mantel clock with a broken mounting lug (see photos). Does anyone have any suggestions about the best way to proceed?

[Dell]

Get someone local to tig it ,very easy fix and should only take a few minutes so probably wouldn’t cost much ,or failing that get it very clean and silver solder it.

Dell

[Rixy]

Thanks Dell. I thought about silver soldering. Have never done it but would like to give it a go. Do you think to put flux on the butted joint then run the solder in or to maybe brace it with a piece of scrap spring steel?

[watchweasol]

Hi. Once silver soldered and cleaned up it shouldn’t need a brace across the joint. If all else fails I have a few movements with the braces on.  A PM if you need one.

[Rixy]

Thanks WW - I'll give it a go and it's good to know you might be able to help if i mess it up..

Will need some guidance on the silver soldering. Should I smooth the edges of the break or leave them rough? Will a butane gas torch be okay for it? Could I use a plumber's solder like this?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bernzomatic-wire-solder-soluble-flux/27758?tc=TT3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwz42xBhB9EiwA48pT7x9lvUk7Gi3-dRWQ1TuTuyS2NqUUOTlghIKhc54_bW6Rd8cRNrtjAxoCTPQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[oldhippy]

I would solder it with a piece over where it has broken. Have you looked on ebay for a replacement, or you could make one. 

[Dell]

21 hours ago, Rixy said:

Thanks Dell. I thought about silver soldering. Have never done it but would like to give it a go. Do you think to put flux on the butted joint then run the solder in or to maybe brace it with a piece of scrap spring steel?

Personally I would get it very clean butt the two together add flux it will go between joint anyway then solder but not sure if butane would be hot enough .

Dell

[oldhippy]

Silver needs to be  1145 degrees. 

[Rixy]

Thanks everyone. I'll make sure I get a torch that is hot enough (probably propane) and give it a try next weekend.

[nevenbekriev]

Cut new part from sheet metal is my advice