How to make BOLTS longer - Lengthen Extend Bolts -

[@theomnipresent1]

When I first saw the title I checked to see if it was April Fools day. Get the bolt stretcher son; oldest trick in the book...

[@sixtyfiveford]

Ha!

[@jamesvanhoose3132]

For fun I would like to see you "test" these bolts to failure. I know it will not behave the same as a real grade 5 or 8. But it would be cool to see how much it changes.

[@flick22601]

Send them to Project Farm - 'we're going to test that'.

[@michaelvanhoose5077]

Unrelated side note. I cant remember the last time I saw someone with the same last name as me.

[@markschiavone8003]

@@flick22601 , send them to AvE instead.

[@bobroberts2371]

This cut weld is soooo wrong. Grade 8 bolts don't like to be welded and I doubt this home made bolt is much better than a Grade 2 unmarked head " hardware store " bolt.

[@jamesvanhoose3132]

@@michaelvanhoose5077 yeah. But yours is Vanhoose. Mine is Van Hoose. Totally different.

[@alc818]

I've lengthened (or shortened) bolts this way many times... You really don't need the half lap for a regular strength bolt, just sharpen both pieces to be joined to a point & fill it in with weld (Grade 5 or 8 would need to be heat treated after welding to retain their strength)... Also, I opened up a window on the back side of my angle iron jig so I can weld both sides without releasing the clamps which helps avoid any twisting or warping...

[@Patrick-c8x]

I mean it , it probably works in a pinch but when all said and done, I'd want to put it in a lathe --- at that point ya might as well just get a new damn bolt .....

[@ipissed]

That is a much stronger result, but I have found that just doing an angle on each bolt, or axle or whatever and putting them together so that it makes a wedge cutout works just as well. The advantage is you don't have to keep turning it, just do it all from one side. Similarly if you need to put a sharp angle on a rod, cut out the wedge shape but don't go all the way through, bend the rod to the desired angle and weld it up. Just remember to leave plenty of gap for filler weld. You want to fill it in, not just weld a seam as seen here. 👍

[@alc818]

@@ipissed When I weld bolts or rods I clamp them in a piece of angle iron that I have milled the corner off so I can easily weld / braze both sides without disturbing the piece.

[@waltschannel7465]

Great trick. This is very similar to what I did years ago when the volume control went out on my stereo and I couldn't find a potentiometer with a long enough shaft. So I cut a shaft off of another pot, and spliced it to the short one exactly like you did. The problem I had was I didn't have a welder so what I did is drill two small holes through the shaft and put two small screws in to secure it.

[@craigerickson1910]

You are one resourceful dude! It's nice to know there are others like me who refuse to be defeated in repairing stuff.

[@dougpeirce726]

The Milwaukee M12 right angle die grinder set up with the quick loc sanding disc is a great finishing tool. I lengthen bolts on occasion but grind the two end to a point then weld them solid and grind them round. Good for government work.

[@rbilzing]

I needed a longer neck and matching bolt for a bicycle and used this same method. I did arc weld it, though with an 80 amp invertor welder and 1/16th rod. Worked just fine. Thanx.

[@muddyfences5559]

Moe, I love your no non-sense approach. I have made bolts from all thread, shortened bolts, and the like. It really boils down to the final application of the bolt and getting on with the project. Keep it up.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks

[@willysnowman]

Grade 8 bolts go snappy when welded.

[@bctruck]

Our bolt store is right next to the nail and screw store, and across the street from the donut store. Its a good day when I have to go shopping for bolts! Great idea!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Tell me more about this donut shop.......

[@Krummin]

How far away is the ice cream store though.. 😏

[@colleenoloughlin3970]

You are the greatest youtuber that ever made videos!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Wow, thanks! You're the greatest viewer!

[@davidbradford5432]

Get long bolt weld nut on at the length you need

[@mikemorgan5015]

I've had really good luck doing the same scarf technique but using silicon bronze brazing rod or silver solder(the good stuff 45 or 56% silver not the "silver bearing" solder from the Depot or Lowes) and a TS 4000 or 8000 torch. For those without a welding machine, it's the bees knees. The fit has to be pretty tight for the silver solder but it's strong as hell. The bronze fills gaps better and is easier to control with the torch imo. Keep up the great videos.

[@WVdavidB]

There was an article in my 4 wheeler magazine when I was a teen extending bolts. they beveled the ends and welded back together. Thanks for the video.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I actually have a bunch of their old magazines from the 90's and this is maybe where I learned it.

[@chrissscottt]

Threaded rod is handy for standard diameters and threads. Costs around $3 per meter for say, 10mm rod, you cut the length you need and weld or pin a nut at one end. I particularly like using stainless steel rod.

[@JDeWittDIY]

Is threaded rod graded? What if you need a grade 5 bolt? I think a welded grade 8 bolt would be stronger than all thread.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I have a bunch of threaded rod but most is grade 2(metric class 4) and really only good for small projects. I also don't like having threads in the bolt hole bore as they will cause unnecessary wear/damage to the bore a lot of the time. I know you can buy grade 5(metric class 8.8) or even 8(10.9) but that will quickly become equal to more than just buying the bolt needed. But that's not really the issue, it's productivity and time. I can make a bolt in 5-10minutes and move forward with the job or drop everything for 90minutes for a trip to/from the store or even wait a week to have one delivered.

[@chrissscottt]

@@sixtyfiveford Yes I agree threaded rod isn't suitable for a lot of applications but keeping stock on hand saves the trip to the store for a lot of small projects. A couple of nylock nuts and a cut length of stainless steel rod is good enough for most of the stuff that I do.

[@paulorchard7960]

Yeh, watched just because my finger spent too long on the thumbnail as I was scrolling through! Liked and commented because you took the time to create and post! Enough said!

[@AtimatikArmy]

Another brilliant one Moe, seriously, you ARE the DIY MASTER, period.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks. Just playing in the garage.

[@bobroberts2371]

This cut weld is soooo wrong. Grade 8 bolts don't like to be welded and I doubt this home made bolt is much better than a Grade 2 unmarked head " hardware store " bolt.

[@AtimatikArmy]

@@bobroberts2371 He's not claiming that the integrity of a Grade 8 bolt will be maintained by doing this trick. It will save you a trip to the hardware store or may possibly get you out of a pinch at some time. Also, I bet the strength is a lot stronger that you would think with that scarf joint and a good weld. I appreciate this video, it will be added to my box of tricks if ever needed.

[@dg98adams]

Never pass up an opportunity to go to the “bolt store”

[@sixtyfiveford]

I am the bolt store??? win win..

[@The_Story_Channel]

Going to a bolt store is not an option that you can always take advantage of, what if you are in the middle of a project that you are under a deadline to complete and it is 10pm at night, or it is a Sunday and the bolt store is closed, or the local bolt store does not have the correct size and the next nearest bolt store is an hour or two away? Moe is just showing a trick that could save your butt for those less than ideal situations.

[@dg98adams]

Where did I suggest the “easy way”... I bought all the nut & bolts from my father-in-law’s garage before he retired to Fl, and I still need to buy bolts......

[@The_Story_Channel]

@@dg98adams You said "never pass up an opportunity to go to the bolt store" I am saying that is not always an easy thing to do, I did not say that you said to take the easy way or anything else for that matter, I was simply making a point, not an accusation but to avoid any confusion that I had created, I edited my comment.

[@nothere7198]

My bolt store is probably a two hour drive, one way, on a good day. ...oh, I can "get" some cheap garbage bolts closer but what's the point ?

[@craigtate5930]

Brilliant idea. I had recently considered a similar idea for a bolt on my mill. Just didn't think about splicing together the way you did. Much better idea

[@skullcrusher8589]

I've done this countless times to fab' longer bolts. None have ever failed ! However, I've also Never use them for anything "requiring" a torque-setting: head-bolt, wheel-lug, etc. Well done @sixtyfiveford...!

[@skatewithvanz]

Ive done it with a metal lathe friction welding style but they have to be the same material

[@sixtyfiveford]

Interesting.

[@bobroberts2371]

Friction welding is a viable option, some automotive drive shafts ( mercedes ) attach the yoke to the tune this way. 3/4 ton and larger truck rear end housings have the bearing stubs attached to the axle tubes this way.

[@BombsAwayMineCraft]

We use friction stir welding to join aluminum at the shipyard

[@lizardking8388]

Good idea if you're in a bind. After welding it, I would have put the bolt in my drill press chuck and held a file (or grinder) to it as it spun to get a more evenly concentric cut.

[@KonKrom]

Yeah men i just love you. Your content is so different and unique.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I appreciate that!

[@joederue2392]

I do it all the time. Works great.

[@jamesk7410]

Nice, a while back my dad taught me that trick with trailer axles very handy thank you!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Very cool!

[@jackrichards1863]

Many comments are just vents for disapproval. Anyway the bolt is stronger than a six inch nail and it'll do what it has to. New method to me. Thank you!

[@b-lopez394]

I welded and used many bolts numerous times to get the length I need. I used it in noncritical application. Example of this are : axle bolt on a wheelbarrow that doesn't have to be tighten, just snug fit , bolted lumber together, battery hold down bolts or any project that need to be bolted and it is safe to use. Of course you won't use it in an engine or suspension application. You can use it in conjunction with other bolts temporarily as long as it is safe.

[@onlyychevys]

Your dog is awesome! Did I see a chevy bowtie in your truck roof? You can't be that bad lol. Your video's are as awesome as your dog!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Ford vehicle with a CHEVY CD holder... Yep. Chevy always did know how to hold CDs way better than crappy ol Ford.

[@RoundOneShop]

would love to have that black bolt and nut to make a mini canon. I have sever cool old bolt from different folks. Never want to buy new, but gladly pay more for one with a story of where it came from. Need to do some videos of that, any way. Im in East Tennessee, if you ever go to the rod run, bring one and drop by the shop.

[@MaverickandStuff]

If you need a really long bolt, you could do this with a solid rod and make it however long you need.

[@Patrick-c8x]

You mean ALL Thread? Agreed

[@dalesworld1308]

@@Patrick-c8x Yup - all thread with a nut welded on the end = long bolt.

[@robertstovall7195]

I need longer wheel studs for my trailer and this is a great idea but I won't risk it for that. I will keep this in mind for the future. Thanks!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Stick with JB weld for stud lengthening.

[@robertstovall7195]

@@sixtyfiveford that's not safe! You have to use JB weld in combination with duct tape.

[@kerrygibbs8198]

Wow. Thanks for showing us this cool trick. I never thought of this. I love learning new ideas etc. thanks again!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

You bet!

[@robertdinicola9225]

Awesome knowledge for when you need it but im runnin to the store.

[@scottparat]

Enjoyed the video, not much of welder but want to learn. Nice trick to know ....thanks!

[@Trydntru]

I've really enjoyed the tips you've given. Extremely inventive!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@Volusiaev]

You never cease to amaze me! Great video.

[@lhock9998]

Good info for the toolbox!👍🏻👍🏻

[@rdspeedfab]

Handy in a pinch for sure. Thanks for sharing!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

The clip of your dog at the end was great. : )

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@angelopap5954]

As a temporary solution it's ok as long as the bolt will be subjected to low forces only.. However using the correct bolt for the correct application is always the best practice.

[@64maxpower]

Did that really have to be said? I can't imagine anyone thinking a lengthened bolt joined by welding would be good as it was originally

[@angelopap5954]

@@64maxpower Are you the Y Tube official censor ?? We live in a free world..everyone is allowed to say anything he wants..give us a break..

[@64maxpower]

@@angelopap5954 I thought my response was kinder than giving you a "Duh really?" .

[@nitrous07me]

Awesome video, I actually tried something like this a about a month ago, I was putting a North Star engine on a stand but I had one bolt that needed to be longer so I cut two bolts straight across & mig welded it, looked good but yea didn’t hold up 😂

[@2LateIWon]

Never would have thought to do that. I just wouldn't think it would be string enough but this way I see where it would work

[@sixtyfiveford]

A grade 5, 3/8 bolt can hold about 1, 325lbs(shaft only threads are 25% less(950lbs) before breaking. If I made the shaft out of a 100% welding rod it would be able to hold 1150lbs. Welding rod goes through the same metallurgy tests as bolts. So the bolt will still break at the weakest part; on the original threads even after modified. Obviously a new bolt is always in order and ideal. But to stop for 45 minutes in the middle of a job or even a week to get a specialty bolt ordered for a non-crucial bolt is absurd. This is literally a 5-minute task and the job can continue.

[@butler386]

Great tip and information. I do not have that talent nor a welder so it makes it a little harder for me to do. Super glue does not work. Thanks for the video.

[@bryanwright5563]

Make a jig out of same right angle tube. Mill the radius out of the bottom right angle so your bolt seats flush. Make two plates cut on a 45 both ends. Drill and tap center of plate to 1/4 -20. Mill an opening on the peak of right angle. Place your locking plates at desired width and weld in place. You can weld it all the way around. Bolt tension keeps it in place the whole time. Tool and die maker here. Thats how I make bolts.

[@RiggsCo]

When your time, filler rod, and gas is worth less than a $3 trip to the hardware store:

[@e34boat88]

when you live 1hour from closest store

[@JOEZEP54]

Another one to remember. Thank you. The notification is now working.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Good to hear!

[@benmudn]

Another great tip! I'm finding it harder and harder to get bolts that I need. The availability these days are so sporadic.

[@sixtyfiveford]

It comes in handy for specialty length bolts. Find me a bolt for a 1973 Chevy alternator.... Either a 3 hour trip to the wrecking yard or a week to get one off Ebay.... Nope 10minutes and the job is done.

[@bobrees4363]

I've always just beveled both ends then welded it together, sometimes grinding or forging the weld down to size. The last time was to fix the broken brake actuating rod on my WD tractor. Not as good as a real bolt or machined rod, but it does work.

[@talon0863]

I'm just here for the doggie outro : ] Nice trick, way better time spent, even if it takes a little longer. I've sleaved pipe but I didn't know you could do this. Pretty cool

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome.

[@drewrinker2071]

That's pretty cool. I'd be even more impressed if you'd use weld by stacking dimes to make longer, then use a die to rethread. Wonder if that could be done. 😅

[@kivetts04dmax]

what if you needed to make a stud out of a grade 8 bolt, could you cut the head off and run a die down the smooth part to thread it?

[@sixtyfiveford]

You'll find that Grade 8 doesn't accept taping very well.

[@kivetts04dmax]

@@sixtyfiveford thank you, I’ll see if I can get some studs made for what I need.

[@Patrick-c8x]

Best part of this video is that Milwaukee handheld polisher - that sucker's sweet like cake 🎂

[@1970chevelle396]

Good Idea. Most of the hardware stores don't have very long bolts.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Nothing is worse than being greased from head to toe and need to drop everything and hop into your clean car to grab a bolt. I wouldn't do it to a crucial part.

[@jackbarrie6007]

1970 you must have some shit hardware shops

[@emeltea33]

Very intriguing, glad I watched. Make up many, send to Project Farm to test.

[@keng1197]

I did that for the head bolts on my Cummins 2 weeks ago so far It’s still holding

[@sixtyfiveford]

I've never done head bolts, but those are always odd ball lengths you won't find at a bolt store.

[@not2fast4u2c]

Another great idea...I made a 2 foot extension by cutting a 3 in long one in half and welding a 3/8 dia piece of rod in the middle

[@sixtyfiveford]

You gotta do what it takes to get the job done.

[@benniethejew]

I tried that once, never could figure out how to get the round into the square. It only ended up an inch and eight eights and what the heck do you with the other half of the extension. Turn it with pliers?

[@lawrencerodeback]

Sounds alot like when I started framing houses for my older brothers and they told me to go get the 2x4 stretcher out of the truck. Same same

[@sixtyfiveford]

What a classic!

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Just when you think you know all of the ways to do things...along comes Moe to show you that you do not. LOL! Great video and idea Moe, thank you! I've never seen that particular procedure, so now I have another one to add to my toolbox of fabrications.

[@mikeak7331]

It would be cool to see a test where you torque them down to failure to see how strong a regular bolt and one you lengthened compare.

[@machinistwanttobebrianfrom6887]

Brian from Ma.THANKS another great one in the libary Besafe

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@Odenix75]

@65ford 👍👍 thank you buddy 👍👋

[@doublewide6]

Pretty cool. I guess I have never been that hard up for a bolt. So in other words, all that crap that I hold onto has been working out just fine for me. But I feel like now I know this trick I may have to use it at some point. Thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

It's always the odd ball bolt. It happens to me probably once a year where I need a random long bolt and don't want to drop everything for 90minutes for a trip to/from the store. I can just spend 5-10minutes and the bolt is installed and the project is done before i would have been back from the store. Sometimes is odd thread sizes like the 7/16" that I have very few of vs every other size that I have hundreds of matching bolts for.

[@robertoswalt319]

@@sixtyfiveford I lost a bolt when replacing the water pump on my son's car. Finally out of desperation I went to the wrecking yard and got one. I found the original in one of the holes in his wheel. Oh well, I just added it to my spare bolts for those just in case times.

[@taylorbokshowan5713]

If you’ve never been hard up for a bolt you haven’t done enough projects or you machine your own.

[@TRG972]

Same method to make longer drill bits?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Absolutely.

[@64maxpower]

I think you have the coolest dog

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@mindseyeproductions8798]

I had a girl-friend a few years back that used that technique.

[@EbanQHanna]

Can I use JB Weld to lengthen a bolt that is used for weight on a pool cue? Would the JB Weld be strong enough to sustain the torque when I install the bolt in the butt of the cue stick??

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Super cool trick. I wonder how the strength is compared to the standard bolt?

[@sixtyfiveford]

I've never seen one break and I've tried to.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

@@sixtyfiveford Great, now I can't wait to try this little hack! Thanks again!

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@BlueCollarDIY I actually thought about doing a few more and testing them at the end of the video but I didn't think people really cared.

[@Raul28153]

Honest to god, that amount of effort was worth way more than the cost of a new bolt. It 'd be a rare rare thing for me to see that as a viable option. BUT I gotta say I like your scarf joint. It's stronger than a but joint would be.

[@sixtyfiveford]

5-10minutes and the job continues without hesitation. VS a 90minute bolt store run or week waiting for one in the mail? The entire job is done before I could get back from the store. Time is money so that $4 bolt just cost me $80-100.

[@LifeSavingDefense]

Can’t see my first comment but I’m wondering if a male female shape similar to a dovetail would hold better. More surface area I have a 8”x 3/4” bolt so more to work with. That would shorten it so may not be possible for what I need to do but sounds solid if you’re just lengthening a bolt and have strength. Then again a simple weld may do.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I can't see how it would hurt.

[@mopedmarathon]

Do you remark the heads with ?.?

[@Masso1973]

Man, u full of tricks, ain’t ya?! Nicely done

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@jackbarrie6007]

Full of shit he's a tight ares go buy new bolts you can rely on the strenth

[@Ritebowl]

Accrost?

[@manicmechanic9117]

Never did the lap joint before good idea ! I wonder if the lap needs to be much longer than the diameter of the bolt ? Is there a formula used on axels ?

[@sixtyfiveford]

I just laid into the bolt hard the other day with the impact pressing in a motor mount. I ended up stripping the head of the bolt after 5minutes of impacting and the shaft never broke. I generally just do a 1/2-1inch lap which seams sufficient.

[@justinriley8651]

that was a neat trick but I think I'd go get a couple new bolts never one always at least 2 .

[@AdamSmith-uq3dx]

What in the world kinda battery configuration do you have on that porter cable grinder?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Super battery packs I make. 8ah to be exact. The tool has way more power (at least 50% more), runs way cooler and the battery lasts more than double a 4ah. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4vClaqbqLB5rbs

[@chevylandt.v]

Nice invention.

[@helmet098]

Bolt store in my area recently closed. Isn't that nuts?

[@CPthetooladdict]

Interesting video I've not saw that done before very cool!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@jamessonger3]

best way after welding would be to chuck it up in a lathe if you had one.... as for the porosity i would grind it out then weld the holes back up....

[@ronwhitt392]

just keep some all thread rod on hand. any length bolt you need

[@urbanjentry222]

Makes sense good job

[@kanadianken5673]

Nice - many times - in a Sunday - all stores are closed - one bolt is needed to finish up -and THATS when this kind of creativity comes into play. And I guess it was your turn to drive huh ?😆

[@stv-gq4vi]

Cool idea, but not for use on torque to yeild bolts.

[@Mosin-lf7wl]

Nice! Where did you get your hack license? jk, I appreciate your can do attitude! Nice doggo, too!

[@sixtyfiveford]

It's from not want to stop in the middle of a job and just pushing forward getting it done. Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@Senkino5o]

Cool, now show me how you can do this for o-rings, square seals, etc.

[@bobcat8439]

This guy is just like me save everything just in case lol

[@sixtyfiveford]

People are crazy these days for throwing so much stuff away.

[@ruinunes8251]

Same here.

[@ruinunes8251]

@@sixtyfiveford exactly.

[@bobcat8439]

Their loss our gain lol

[@bobcat8439]

@@sixtyfiveford their loss our gain I hit harbor freight dumpster all the time I found 2 cherry picker engine hoysts nice appliances dolly jumbo socket set. Taps dies really big and. Small ×3 anvil gloves at least a years worth plus many more tools

[@twistedfrequency]

Well there goes all the metallurgical properties of the bolts, bolts are graded in strength for a reason!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Meh..... But if I just welded the two parts that were bolted together, that would be fine.

[@specialks1953]

Yep! There's always at least one like you in the crowd.

[@borneorinukutrukutvlogs1588]

Amazing bro... Help my day🤭

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@zx8401ztv]

I have to ask the question: Do you have enough bolts? ha ha :-D I have a metal biscuit tin full of screws/washers/nuts and odd saved bits, in a draw in the house. Comes in handy at times. And in the shed is a white plastic emulsion paint bucket that has odd crap that i can't find a use for.... yet :-D I'm sure it's a blokes habit. Your dog is so clever but she still thinks she can bite air lol, gotta love doggys.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That was only half my bolt collection. They keep multiplying while I sleep.

[@DoingItCheap]

Ginger might take over as the star making you just a supporting actor ! LOL

[@sixtyfiveford]

I'm going to fire her. She's taking over.

[@DoingItCheap]

@@sixtyfiveford ROFL !!

[@chriswinfield9396]

I guess for a rare specialty bolt need right now that isn't torqued .. but saving $4 for all that work not to mention argon.

[@opichocal]

Man I love your dog. I’m getting a Blue heeler soon. What’s his name?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks. Her name is a Ginger.

[@geoffmooregm]

Ok in a pinch for a low tensile application or something like furniture. Grade 5 bolts have a tensile strength of 120,000psi for 1/4" to 1" diameters. Even if you make a full penetration weld with wire you have a home you will get a max of 70,000psi. So don't go using this for suspension components or replacing a bolt on your floor jack.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yes and no. Measuring tensile strength isn't going to be that straight forward on a bias. Lets take a bolt with a 1" surface area for example. Half the bolt is still there so it's going to be 60,000lbs of tensile strength. The ER70s-6 welding wire carries a 78,000psi so half is 39,000lbs tensile. Basically we could just add those together but is doesn't account for the tig or gas welding that mix the original parent 120kpsi material which would equal the original bolt. But we'll neglect that, so theoretically we would be at 99,000+lbs for this modified bolt. Now, that same bolt's weakest point is the threads as it is approx 25% less surface area/smaller than the shaft. So the threaded portion only has a 90,000lb strength to begin with vs the 120,000lb shaft. So our weakened shaft at 99,000lbs is still stronger than the bolt overall. Like I said in the video I wouldn't use this for an item that could threaten a life but these are far from furniture grade bolts. I have tried to break them and they act no different than a untouched bolt.

[@geoffmooregm]

@@sixtyfiveford Well that is getting a little creative with the math. You can only assume tensile is equal to your weakest metal. We can't assume dilution of the base metal into the weld metal will improve it's strength. Not to mention the heat of welding and slow cooling will completely aneal the weld zone. So without further post weld heat treat we can only assume that the as welded condition of the weld metal will be the tensile strength of the joint. It would be around 70,00psi tensile and somewhere around 40,000psi to 50,000psi yield. I agree that it would work well in a pinch. Like you say it is good enough for an alternator bolt or something like a light bracket for your truck.

[@cobaiaxxxxxx]

Hi friend exelent vídeo but in my view and experience of welding you dont need só much of work to extent the Bolt . One Simple chamfer on with SIDE is enough. Sorry my poor English . Greetings from Portugal

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Never saw someone do that to a bolt. 👍😎

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@macswanton9622]

Maybe you could review the Millermatic. I bet I'm not the only one would give his eye teeth to own one-

[@sixtyfiveford]

I could. I've got some good hours on it now so I could give a decent review.

[@kerrdog9046]

Good job thanks

[@philbert8423]

@sixtyfiveford How do you like the Milwaukee 90 degree M12 FUEL grinder?

[@sixtyfiveford]

I just got it a few weeks ago and overall would give it 6-7 stars out of 10. I paid some tweaker guy from the classifieds $90 new in the box and I don't think I would buy it again if it was $180+tax like at the Home Depot. That's just too much for something like this. I really like the portability but hate the fat handle and overall bulkiness. I have large hands and couldn't imagine someone with medium or small hands liking this. Unlike their m12 tools where it tapers fat too skinny from the battery to the trigger this the same thickness all the way. I will get used to it but it's hard to go from my super compact CP right angle(about 1/3 the size with more power) to this. Last week I wired up the little flip safety trigger(something I've never needed to do on any tool) as it was a pain. That made it way better to use. I may take off the entire lever and just push the trigger button. I do like it and will use it more for short burst jobs and pull out the pneumatic for larger jobs.

[@philbert8423]

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[@oscara.8176]

Thanks, as always,

[@rickylee2477]

I could stick weld that. No problem with an eighth inch 7018.

[@montestu5502]

I think I will just drive to Menards and buy the bolt I need if for some reason I don’t have it already....

[@studioGEEZ]

Cool trick. How do you like your m12 die grinders? Powerful enough?

[@sixtyfiveford]

I just got it a few weeks ago and overall would give it 6-7 stars out of 10. I paid some tweaker guy from the classifieds $90 new in the box and I don't think I would buy it again if it was $180+tax like at the Home Depot. That's just too much for something like this. It is weak and only good for a small carbide burr or Roloc disc. Cutting wheel and it will constantly stall out. I really like the portability but hate the fat handle and overall bulkiness. I have large hands and couldn't imagine someone with medium or small hands liking this. Unlike their m12 tools where it tapers fat too skinny from the battery to the trigger this the same thickness all the way. I will get used to it but it's hard to go from my super compact CP right angle(about 1/3 the size with more power) to this. Last week I wired up the little flip safety trigger(something I've never needed to do on any tool) as it was a pain. That made it way better to use. I may take off the entire lever and just push the trigger button. I do like it and will use it more for short burst jobs and pull out the pneumatic for larger jobs.

[@studioGEEZ]

@@sixtyfiveford thanks for the opinion. I was concerned it would be too week. Sounds like I'm better off throwing my money at a big compressor and going pneumatic. Sounds like you got a screaming deal though 😄

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@studioGEEZ The more time goes by I slowly use less and less air tools but I still don't think I would have a shop without an big air compressor. Sometimes it's worth to give up performance so you don't have to occupy the shop space with a compressor or the noise of one. Milwaukee's just ridiculously price right now because they're the only ones making one.

[@studioGEEZ]

@@sixtyfiveford yeah I was thinking cordless could come in handy on a jobsite, too but not worth it if it is under powered