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Best method to weld two 1/4" bolts together?

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:28 pm
by mobile1
What is the best method to weld two steel 1/4" bolts together, end to end?

TIG? MIG?

Thank you for your help.

Re: Best method to weld two 1/4" bolts together?

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:30 pm
by MinnesotaDave
I have to ask why?

You can use a threaded rod, run two nuts to the middle, same visual effect.

But for your question, I have a tig, so that's what I would use.

Re: Best method to weld two 1/4" bolts together?

Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:41 am
by sparkness
clean the bolts remove galvo and weld mig, tig. the strength will no longer be what the bolt was. I assume you want to weld head to head. I second the idea of using threaded rod and 2 jam nuts or 2 regular nuts or a coupling nut with a hole drilled in it where you can then weld that in place