PhysicsGenius wrote:

I do not, repeat, do not have a welder.

But I'd bet there are several weldors (with welders) listed in the phone
book for your area. Should not cost much, should not take long.

Dribbling hot aluminum on yourself will cost a good deal more, and the
pain will be actual, rather than the imaginary pain from opening your
wallet.

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