08-24-2012, 11:56 PM
(08-24-2012, 07:21 PM)f350ca Wrote: Tig welding is nice when you don't want to build up a big weld on small parts.
Sometimes it's nice when you do want to build up a big weld too.
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I had to make a new feed screw for the tail stock on my lathe, and just turned down the shaft from a length of acme threaded rod. But it also needed a solid thrust collar in the middle of it all. I would not have wanted to try doing this with my Mig welder.
![Sadno Sadno](http://www.metalworkingfun.com/images/smilies/sadno.gif)
![[Image: th_Readyforthrustcollar.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Highpwr/Shop%20Projects/th_Readyforthrustcollar.jpg)
![[Image: th_TIG_thrustcollar.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Highpwr/Shop%20Projects/th_TIG_thrustcollar.jpg)
![[Image: th_FinishedShaft.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Highpwr/Shop%20Projects/th_FinishedShaft.jpg)
Works good for replacing missing crankcase lugs on chainsaw engines too. Just build up a new one!
![Rotfl Rotfl](http://www.metalworkingfun.com/images/smilies/rotfl.gif)
![[Image: th_PC300011.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Highpwr/Shop%20Projects/th_PC300011.jpg)
Willie