Before I get started on this project I wanted to make sure that my Mig Welder could successfully weld a socket to a piece of mild steel I was halfway thinking that a socket was made of some hardened steel or something exotic that a mig will not be able to weld any ideas thank you
Welding a socket wrench socket to a piece of angle iron
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Before I get started on this project I wanted to make sure that my Mig Welder could successfully weld a socket to a piece of mild steel I was halfway thinking that a socket was made of some hardened steel or something exotic that a mig will not be able to weld any ideas thank you
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I would use a impact socket if you have the room to use it. Chromed sockets are harder then impact sockets, but if thats all you got it will work.
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Bro, that's why I am asking here because I don't know.
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Thank you. This is what I was looking for. The dark sockets are the unchromed ones and thus prolly a better fit for my project. thanks again...
I got a drawer full of "one-offs" :laugh:
ht2; i see older,wiser minds think alike. i was just going to suggest removing the plating with a grinder/sander when you beat me to it.
Or that wrench that has needs bend that no one makes taking a torch and put that special bend where you needed it. Now to the OP You need to understand to that once you do weld on a socket that you change some of the strength of it so do not over torque it. Like taking a 9/16 socket and putting a 4 ft piece of steel and expect it to hold up to all that pressure that you could apply. Yes I know that is extreme example. Just to make a point,
I see a crack that needs welded on that wrench.![Image]()
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This is my simple project. I just got back from a pawn shop that sold me 2 sockets for a dollar. I scarf up bed frames in the trash for angle iron for my projects....I see a little rust inside one socket so they must be chrome plated and I will remove said chrome before I begine.....[ so if one doesnt remove the chrome will the MIG not weld it to mild steel?]
I won't be stress this device more than 20-50 pounds.....
thanks again....
There's an article in the current bee culture on weighing hives .
http://www.windmillhillfarmstore.com/catalog.php/donragan/dt/pd1789172/Honey_Hefter
Here is the owners manual .
http://www.windmillhillfarm.com/Honey_Hefter_II_Instructions.pdf
I won't be stress this device more than 20-50 pounds.....
thanks again....
There's an article in the current bee culture on weighing hives .
http://www.windmillhillfarmstore.com/catalog.php/donragan/dt/pd1789172/Honey_Hefter
Here is the owners manual .
http://www.windmillhillfarm.com/Honey_Hefter_II_Instructions.pdf
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Did the bleeder wrench go with it?
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Interesting and ingenious.
Well that's an interesting little bit of adapting an existing tool for a different use.
For something like this even if you left the chrome plating on and welded right over it would most likely be fine for it's intended purpose.
Considering that the worse case scenario if it fails in use is that you'll startle (and possibly p!ss off) a few bees I think you'll be fine.
For something like this even if you left the chrome plating on and welded right over it would most likely be fine for it's intended purpose.
Considering that the worse case scenario if it fails in use is that you'll startle (and possibly p!ss off) a few bees I think you'll be fine.
I probably would have given it to him If he didn't try to low ball me... :laugh:
besides, I don't think he will be doing any maintenance... he could barely figure out how a ratchet strap works.
Assuming you aren't deathly allergic to bee stings... :laugh:
IF you have time and do not want to use a grinder, soak it in white vinegar. Vinegar will eat the chrome off. I had a rusty chrome plated adjustable wrench that I soaked for too long. Ate through the chrome.
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