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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due
to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
"bob" wrote in message ... One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. Drill a hole in each leg and use a piece of all thread rod. Put a nut on the outside of each leg. Use as small of piece of rod as you can find. |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
On 11/23/2012 9:38 PM, bob wrote:
One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. I have welding equipment but some screen wire used as reinforcement and a layer of epoxy worked into it could work if you have no way to drill and cut metal. ^_^ TDD |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
How about angle bracket, and a couple self drilling screws?
I wonder if you can get a threaded rod, long enough to go the width of the chair. Drill a hole on either end. Put nylon stop nuts on the ends of the rod, and cut or flex the rod off. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "bob" wrote in message ... One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
"bob" wrote in message ... One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. Yes, for a few pennies more than the cost of a bracket, take it to a friend that does have welding equipment. Works best with chair in one hand, six-pack in the other. |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ... "bob" wrote in message ... One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. Yes, for a few pennies more than the cost of a bracket, take it to a friend that does have welding equipment. Works best with chair in one hand, six-pack in the other But that would damage the painted service and look bad. The threaded rod looks like the best way. WW |
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On Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:11:19 -0700, "WW"
wrote: Yes, for a few pennies more than the cost of a bracket, take it to a friend that does have welding equipment. Works best with chair in one hand, six-pack in the other But that would damage the painted service and look bad. The threaded rod looks like the best way. WW Your car probably looks ugly too since it was welded together. Then there is the rigidity factor. |
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Trade school instructors are always looking for simple short projects like this so that they can see how their students actually perform in real jobs that they may have to do once they're in the work force. But, of course, the instructor knows that this same job is going to cost you $25 if you take it to any welding shop, so make him a deal; he gets one of his students to weld the chair back together, and you bring down a $12 box of Krispy Kreme donuts for the whole class to enjoy. Or, you put a $10 bill into the instructors hand to give to the student who does the work. That way, it's a win-win situation on both sides; you get the welding done in a way that it'll last, and the student who does the work gets a $10 bill to take his girlfriend out for a Big Mac. Last edited by nestork : November 24th 12 at 06:37 PM |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:38:21 -0800, "bob" wrote:
One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. I'd consider epoxy for metal. Maybe a strap clamp to keep things together while it cures. I used epoxy for metal on cast iron pedestal. Still doing fine. |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
On 11/24/2012 12:12 PM, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:38:21 -0800, wrote: One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. I'd consider epoxy for metal. Maybe a strap clamp to keep things together while it cures. I used epoxy for metal on cast iron pedestal. Still doing fine. Fix it properly or get a new chair. Bad things happen to people when a chair does not meet their expectations. A red-neck repair can lead to a trip to the emergency room AND a trip to a liability lawyer. It just ain't worth the risk. |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
On 11/24/2012 9:56 PM, mike wrote:
On 11/24/2012 12:12 PM, Oren wrote: On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:38:21 -0800, wrote: One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. I'd consider epoxy for metal. Maybe a strap clamp to keep things together while it cures. I used epoxy for metal on cast iron pedestal. Still doing fine. Fix it properly or get a new chair. Bad things happen to people when a chair does not meet their expectations. A red-neck repair can lead to a trip to the emergency room AND a trip to a liability lawyer. It just ain't worth the risk. Well Mr. Happy, did the OP state he wanted to repair his own chair or make a repair for a paying customer. I doubt the manufacturer would be responsible for anything more than an original UNMODIFIED product. My doG what planet do the cretins come from? O_o TDD |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
On 11/24/2012 10:21 PM, The Daring Dufas wrote:
On 11/24/2012 9:56 PM, mike wrote: On 11/24/2012 12:12 PM, Oren wrote: On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:38:21 -0800, wrote: One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. I'd consider epoxy for metal. Maybe a strap clamp to keep things together while it cures. I used epoxy for metal on cast iron pedestal. Still doing fine. Fix it properly or get a new chair. Bad things happen to people when a chair does not meet their expectations. A red-neck repair can lead to a trip to the emergency room AND a trip to a liability lawyer. It just ain't worth the risk. Well Mr. Happy, did the OP state he wanted to repair his own chair or make a repair for a paying customer. I doubt the manufacturer would be responsible for anything more than an original UNMODIFIED product. My doG what planet do the cretins come from? O_o TDD For all the creativity that appears here, some seem mighty narrow minded. Who said anything about the manufacturer? Say you fix your chair with chewing gum. Your daughter brings home a friend from school to work on a project for cooking class. The friend stands on your chair to reach the can on the top shelf and cracks her head on the way down when the chair collapses. Her father takes you to court for negligence. Even if you win, the lawyers might own your house. It's one of those many things in life that is very unlikely to happen, but if it does, you're in deep youknowwhat! Do not do shoddy repairs on items that might cause injury. Epoxy on a steel structural member subject to flexing classifies as shoddy repair. It's just not worth the risk. If you did the same repair on a decorative item in the corner, you'd likely be fine. Common sense, my friend. |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
On 11/25/2012 4:31 AM, mike wrote:
On 11/24/2012 10:21 PM, The Daring Dufas wrote: On 11/24/2012 9:56 PM, mike wrote: On 11/24/2012 12:12 PM, Oren wrote: On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:38:21 -0800, wrote: One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. I'd consider epoxy for metal. Maybe a strap clamp to keep things together while it cures. I used epoxy for metal on cast iron pedestal. Still doing fine. Fix it properly or get a new chair. Bad things happen to people when a chair does not meet their expectations. A red-neck repair can lead to a trip to the emergency room AND a trip to a liability lawyer. It just ain't worth the risk. Well Mr. Happy, did the OP state he wanted to repair his own chair or make a repair for a paying customer. I doubt the manufacturer would be responsible for anything more than an original UNMODIFIED product. My doG what planet do the cretins come from? O_o TDD For all the creativity that appears here, some seem mighty narrow minded. Who said anything about the manufacturer? Say you fix your chair with chewing gum. Your daughter brings home a friend from school to work on a project for cooking class. The friend stands on your chair to reach the can on the top shelf and cracks her head on the way down when the chair collapses. Her father takes you to court for negligence. Even if you win, the lawyers might own your house. It's one of those many things in life that is very unlikely to happen, but if it does, you're in deep youknowwhat! Do not do shoddy repairs on items that might cause injury. Epoxy on a steel structural member subject to flexing classifies as shoddy repair. It's just not worth the risk. If you did the same repair on a decorative item in the corner, you'd likely be fine. Common sense, my friend. OH! Forgive me, I didn't realize we were in the presence of greatness! O_o TDD |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
If we all did that, the government would starve. You didn't pay sales tax,
FICA, deductions, PST, GST, or any of the other revenue streams. But, your chair would work. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "nestork" wrote in message ... Building on what Ed Pawlowski suggested, I'd see if there are any trade schools in your area that teach welding to kids that don't intend to go to college. Trade school instructors are always looking for simple short projects like this so that they can see how their students actually perform in real jobs that they may have to do once they're in the work force. But, of course, the instructor knows that this same job is going to cost you $25 if you take it to any welding shop, so make him a deal; he gets one of his students to weld the chair back together, and you bring down a $12 box of Krispy Kreme donuts for the whole class to enjoy. Or, you put a $10 bill into the instructors hand to give to the student who does the work. That way, it's a win-win situation on both sides; you get the welding done in a way that it'll last, and the student who does the work gets a $10 bill to take his girlfriend out for a Big Mac. -- nestork |
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Folding chair cross bar repair without welding?
On Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:56:07 -0800, mike wrote:
On 11/24/2012 12:12 PM, Oren wrote: On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:38:21 -0800, wrote: One side of the cross bar on the bottom of a metal folding chair broke due to a bad weld. I don't have welding equipment. What is the next best way to fix this? http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55756213/IMG_0435.jpg The only solution I can think of is to use an L-bracket and two hose clamps. But there's got to be a better way. I'd consider epoxy for metal. Maybe a strap clamp to keep things together while it cures. I used epoxy for metal on cast iron pedestal. Still doing fine. Fix it properly or get a new chair. Bad things happen to people when a chair does not meet their expectations. A red-neck repair can lead to a trip to the emergency room AND a trip to a liability lawyer. It just ain't worth the risk. I don't recall anyone telling him he needed to do this or that. He was given ideas. Let him decide what is "red-neck". |
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