Bill,

Dr. Gaddy did tig weld some damascus barrels. I know it can be done. I am not sure who could or would do it today. As stated, it very much depends on the location that needs repair.

The old traditional method of repair is lost to us. It involved cutting a section from a donor barrel. The offending barrel would have a matching section removed. Then the "patch" was welded into place.

Pete

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