jj_jetmech
Well Known Member
I read all the threads on this topic and decided to have my W818's welded. I'm now on my second set of rods after the first welder did a horrible job. I could'nt stand the sight of them so I ordered 4 inserts and more tubing.
This time a friend took them to a welder here in so-cal who's company makes parts primarilly for the Defense Depart and NASA. This was to be a favor as they do not weld for walkins etc..
He called me with his friendly recommendation which was in short, don't weld these unless you plan to heat treat them after. Stating that he had completed a Rockwell hardness test on the inserts and a quick calculation indicated that welding would cause a loss of 70% of the threaded inserts strength...
This all makes sense I just didn't give it much thought prior to this discussion.. It's on the plans as an option, many are in service and I haven't heard of any failures.
He indicated he was familiar with RV's and if it was his he would rivet them. He then said he would gladly weld them if that's what I wanted...
I'm now full circle and getting out the rivet gun following his recommendation. I can't help but think maybe he was being over cautious if there is such a thing in this case.
Any thoughts, or comments? Is this worth further discussion?
This time a friend took them to a welder here in so-cal who's company makes parts primarilly for the Defense Depart and NASA. This was to be a favor as they do not weld for walkins etc..
He called me with his friendly recommendation which was in short, don't weld these unless you plan to heat treat them after. Stating that he had completed a Rockwell hardness test on the inserts and a quick calculation indicated that welding would cause a loss of 70% of the threaded inserts strength...
This all makes sense I just didn't give it much thought prior to this discussion.. It's on the plans as an option, many are in service and I haven't heard of any failures.
He indicated he was familiar with RV's and if it was his he would rivet them. He then said he would gladly weld them if that's what I wanted...
I'm now full circle and getting out the rivet gun following his recommendation. I can't help but think maybe he was being over cautious if there is such a thing in this case.
Any thoughts, or comments? Is this worth further discussion?
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