usmc0332 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 I made a water immersion out if a piece of 1" pipe about 18" long with threaded caps. I cut a slut in it from one end about the proper width for the stub of the handle to stick out of. I was going to block it up from the bottom with the handle sticking out. I was planning on cutting most of the way through, then heating and bending it to where I wanted it, then gas welding it up. I am both cheap, and on a budget, so i was trying to avoid buying a bunch of stuff to do this. Plus I like making something out of nothing for cheap. My arc welding skills don't include this kind of weld, and I can really lay it down with gas. I was warned that the heat may creep through inside of the piece even if the bolt is immersed. Will this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doble Troble Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 I just wrap the front lugs in a wet rag and OA weld away. I usually turn the cocking cam to mush but this is easily rehardened by heating red and quenching in a bucket of water. Your welding plan seems sound to me. Take care of the front locking lugs and you shouldn't run into too much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladymere Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Oxy-acetylene welding was used long before electric welding in gun smithing. Oxy-acetylene is what I use. Like Doble Troble I also have to reharden the cocking cam as well as the bolt root. Vlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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