centring a nut

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centring a nut

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Need to weld a nut on but have to centre and hold in place while welding . There are a few ways to do it . Here's one I use often .
couple of rounds of soft wire following the threads to take up the gap
couple of rounds of soft wire following the threads to take up the gap
centres blot nicely so the nut can be tightened down for welding
centres blot nicely so the nut can be tightened down for welding
dead on centre and square every time
dead on centre and square every time
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Thanks Dave.


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Re: centring a nut

Post by Eugen »

Nice trick, I've learned something. Thanks Dave! :thumbsup:
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yep- that trick should come in handy, thanks for sharing
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