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    Quote Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt View Post
    I had to recently attach some spring steel to a brass rod and its position was really tricky, so a small oxy torch was out of the question. I used a propane torch and it just took a little longer to heat the piece, but did the job admirably
    I take it the sporran catch is fixed?

    Cordially,
    David

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    Quote Originally Posted by davidlpope View Post
    I take it the sporran catch is fixed?

    Cordially,
    David
    Thankyou David, it is, and it works a treat. I have received a number of glowing comments about it. The hardest thing about the repair was holding it all in place whilst undertaking the heating, but a butterfly clip did the job.

    Cheers
    Mike

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