liquid steel

[gravelman]

hi ya..gravelman again.. this time...does anyone have a recommendation for liquid steel use?? i have a very small job, too small for welding. I have used JB weld before but im looking for something you don't have to mix etc. thanks

 

[CADplans]

If you do not want to mix,, get some Bondo in a tube,,

mixing is the only way to get the JB Weld type strength,, hopefully, your project does not need strength,,,

 

[3Ts]

Not enough information to make a suggestion.
I assume since you mentioned welding that you want to fasten 2 pieces of steel together. There's bolts, rivets, and various glues that would work. Even tack welding should work even on small stuff.
I also assume that since you mention too small for welding, you mean that the setup and tear down time is more than what the project is worth. Many fastening methods are going to be that way on small projects. Glues will be much quicker, but some are more permanent than others. Even a spray adhesive will hold stuff together - for awhile.
I'm also curious as to why no mixing which will leave epoxy out. And since you're in New Hampshire, the temperature (unless you're in a heated shop) is going to be a factor as well.
Can you tell us a little about what you're working on so we can make suggestions that might work for you.

 

[gravelman]

well one of my jobs is to put some nuts on the end of my snow equipment for markers to screw into...i figured welding is over kill. I guess the JB is the best route to go...i appreciate the advice, as always.

 

[3Ts]

Can you drill a hole and tap it for threads instead of adding a nut?

 

[k0ua]

well one of my jobs is to put some nuts on the end of my snow equipment for markers to screw into...i figured welding is over kill. I guess the JB is the best route to go...i appreciate the advice, as always.

Tack weld on some all-thread couplers. There is nothing too small to weld with either the MIG or TIG process. Even small and thin things can be stick welded using 1/16 inch 6013 rods with a series of tacks. And Epoxy (JB weld) will hold far better than most other kinds of adhesives. Something that vibrates constantly like what you are describing will work far better with some welding. That's my two cents.

 

[gravelman]

all very much appreciated... i have no welder so im goin the glue route.... can't easily drill a hole as it is in the middle of an angle iron. If this does not work...i will stay in for the winter

 

[WranglerX]

Planning on staying in for winter... First time "marker" contacts something almost solid its going to pop off with glue/epoxy/adhesive.... Drill & Tap, or bolts & nuts or weld....

Dale

 

[/pine]

Drill and tap one end of a small clip of 1/4" x 1" band iron...then use a couple of small C-clamps to hold them in place...

 

[gravelman]

got it..

 

[LouNY]

Or drill and bolt on a little tab of lat stock and bend it to the desired angle and drill it for the marker.

 

[gravelman]

i do believe that's what i will do...thanks

 

[kennyd]

Look here: Click Bond, Inc. - Adhesive-Bonded Fasteners For Aerospace, Defense, Marine, Automotive, Rail, Energy, & Industrial Sectors


It has been discussed a lot on the forum, see if this search link works:

Search Results - TractorByNet

 

[gravelman]

NOW you are talking..never knew this stuff...better than welding....