Broken alloy hinge?

[martyn1967]

Hi all, i have a broken hinge to fix from some patio doors, its a rebated hinge & has cracked off on the corner full length. called into a metal welding shop near me today & he said he wouldnt even bother as it would break again.
Is there any such glue that would weld it back together?
It will not be carrying any weight as such when its refixed, & mainly cosmetic.
Any ideas appreciated.

[big-all]

"not taking any weight" then why did it break

[martyn1967]

Good question big all, this 1 was the top hinge of 4 on the r/h door, i've swapped it with the second from bottom of the l/h door so when & if i manage to fix it, the door will be adjusted so that weight of door will have the least stress on the repaired hinge if that makes any sense.

[big-all]

yes that makes full sense
have you tried your local d/glazing factory
or d/g doctor or refurb people

[Hitch]

I'd vote for trying to find a new hinge, by the time its cleaned up, welded and painted white again it would cost more than a new hinges probably.

Plus welding hinges nearly always makes them get a tight spot.

[martyn1967]

yes that makes full sense
have you tried your local d/glazing factory
or d/g doctor or refurb people

Its a neighbour of mine all, & asked me if i could fix it for him all, he also said he could claim on his insurance as it is covered. But he has a £100 excess.
The doctor route is already well out of the question!
Me being a good neighbour would like to try & sort his little problem. without him claiming/worrying, & making premiums rocket! tried a few d/g facs already with no joy, thats when i thought of welding.
Bet the whole hinge doesn't come to more than a Tenner, if you can find 1.

[martyn1967]

I'd vote for trying to find a new hinge, by the time its cleaned up, welded and painted white again it would cost more than a new hinges probably.

Plus welding hinges nearly always makes them get a tight spot.

I know Hitch. Been scouring the tinternet all day. seen that many hinges now even i squeak!
Time for some more oil

[sixtie]

have you tried
http://www.hingesandbrackets.co.uk

I've personally used them in the past and if it's not on their website just give them a call

[big-all]

have you tried
http://www.hingesandbrackets.co.uk

I've personally used them in the past and if it's not on their website just give them a call

you sure about that