DIY handles for joining / lining / leveling the metal sheets for welding

Wladek

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Hi there,
was in need of something like this. Here in Poland didn't find any for purchase, so decided to make my own.
Made 10x pieces, so i think should be enough for little welding.
Time needed ca. 3 hours (for 10x), most of time spend on preparing tools and searching for needed materials.
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Some tools needed (welder not shown).
Needed materials: 1. Metal closed profile 20x20x20mm, 2. Nail, 3. Metal sheet 20mm width 0,8mm thick, 4. Bolts with head for flat screwdriver M5, 6. Butterfly type nuts.
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I started with cutting of closed profile, pieces 20mm length.
Then i cut profile from one side exactly in a middle. Notice - you will need thin cutting disc, so the cut wasn't too big.
After from the other side exactly in a middle i drilled a hole for the bolt.
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Slide metal sheet in screwdriver crack and then weld it, sheet metal length ca. 26-27mm, width ca. 20mm.
After i drill the hole in metal sheet (same diameter as diameter of nail used for locking nut).
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Locking nut i've cuted from nail, length ca. 20mm:
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That's how single parts look after:
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I didn't care about look of this parts, so wasn't very precise in welding or cutting. For me most important thing was that it must work, not look. Maybe when i will make some zinc plating i will add them to other bolts and nuts.
Cheers
 
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Markos

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Very nice! I generally use the large triangular magnets but I will need to buy a bunch of welding supplies (and a better welder) when the restoration begins.
 

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They are really helpfull little things.
You may find that they however dont fit in tight curved panels. If you make a second batch, make a few from a 'higher' rectangular profile, use a bit longer 0,8mm plate and a longer stud and they will fit curved panels.

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Very nice! I generally use the large triangular magnets but I will need to buy a bunch of welding supplies (and a better welder) when the restoration begins.
I also have and use triangular magnets, but for floor panels need a little bit more of them and something more stiff.
They are really helpfull little things.
You may find that they however dont fit in tight curved panels. If you make a second batch, make a few from a 'higher' rectangular profile, use a bit longer 0,8mm plate and a longer stud and they will fit curved panels.

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Thanks, i will keep it in mind.
 

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Very nice diy. If however you want to buy them, Eastwood/eBay etc has them. Roughly 10-17 bucks for a pack of 10. Also consider panel backers if you need to fill small plug holes
 

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