I think I drilled a couple of 1/2 inch holes in each end of the black pipe and plug welded them.
I think I drilled a couple of 1/2 inch holes in each end of the black pipe and plug welded them.
Google search brought up this link http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...WHwod5eICbAThe
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handle on this Buyers door lock kit attaches to a buckle with a pin, the buckle is welded to the vertical rod.
Do you have a "Buckle" that fits the end of the rod?
OldManMaple:
The buckle they are referring to is what comes attached to the handle. The ends are what have no way to attach them to the pipe.
I probably will either drill and put a bolt through them or possibly a roll pin or drill and plug weld. I know there are some solders out there that will work but they are expensive for such a small job. I don't know if regular silver solder would work or not.
Jeff
470 taps
Torr Vac TV40D High Vac with Lapierre Horizontal releaser
Leader 2x6 Patriot raised flue
Leader 2x4 Steamaway
Wildfire arch
MES Dolly 300 3 post RO
DG 7" 5 bank filter press
and still lookin to get bigger
I looked at the one on my wells cargo trailer and it's welded
I was thinking, too, that the "welding problem" was galvanizing on the material, not necessarily pot metal. Those pieces are probably cast iron, covered with galvanizing, which will not weld worth a hoot until you grind or burn off the coating.
Thanks guys. I ended up drilling and putting in a roll pin which I didn't like so I removed it, re-drilled and then plug welded it in place which worked very well. I hadn't ever done that before but it is held tightly and looks good. I do think the problem was the galvanizing on the metal which I didn't think about until Ipakiz mentioned it. Being a weekend warrior for welding is fun but I'm not that knowledgible so thanks for the input.
nymapleguy first mentioned galvanizing in post 24, so he gets the credit.
You might want to file away the "plug welding" technique in your mind. This works well in different scenarios, such as fastening a thin sheet to heavier flat or angle iron. Drill holes in the thin sheet, then plug weld thru the thin sheet holes, onto the heavier base.
That is a great idea Ipakiz! I was having significant difficulty getting tack welding to hold between some 3/16" angle iron framing and 20 gauge sheeting for an access door to the motors under the arch. Thanks.
Update on the build. I welded the nuts to hold threaded rod for the insulation tonight. I slid a bunch of nuts on the threaded rod. Then tack welded the one at the end, unscrewed the rod, moved the next nut to the end of the rod and welded it. I went pretty fast that way. I also have an access panel on the right side of the unit the will be on hinges to access the area where the AOF and AUF fans will sit and I painted that this evening. I am hoping to start cleaning things up and painting the rest of the arch in the next couple of days. I do need to get the stainless tack welded into place but will be picking that up later in the week. Lots of little details but coming along.
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