C clamp with bolt drive instead of T handle for tightening.
papason
02-09-2012, 11:36 PM
I broke a stud on my exhaust flange -one of 3- so for now or forever, was looking to clamp that spot and only thought of C-clamp so far.
Not a lot of space for two hands and need to get some torque on it too. Seems like I Have seen clamps with a nut for tightening them but cant find one.
so hoped somebody here either knows one or a good substitute.
Not a lot of space for two hands and need to get some torque on it too. Seems like I Have seen clamps with a nut for tightening them but cant find one.
so hoped somebody here either knows one or a good substitute.
oldblu65
02-10-2012, 08:43 AM
If you already have a clamp of the approximate needed , simply cut off the sliding T - handle used to tighten the clamp . Get a hex nut of the appropriate size and weld it onto the clamp shaft head .
papason
02-10-2012, 11:04 AM
Thought of that. That doesn't look like weld able material, but I have. O welding tools
Blt2Lst
02-10-2012, 02:57 PM
If you already have a clamp of the approximate needed , simply cut off the sliding T - handle .
As mentioned, cut off the handle and grind the end of the shaft into a square. You can then use a 8 point socket on the square end to tighten. Size the square approx 3/8" or 1/2" or whatever is appropriate so you can use a standard size socket.
And BTW, I have seen c-clamps for this type of repair over the years..:headshake
I love backyard engineering..:grinyes:
As mentioned, cut off the handle and grind the end of the shaft into a square. You can then use a 8 point socket on the square end to tighten. Size the square approx 3/8" or 1/2" or whatever is appropriate so you can use a standard size socket.
And BTW, I have seen c-clamps for this type of repair over the years..:headshake
I love backyard engineering..:grinyes:
DeltaP
02-10-2012, 04:03 PM
Both ideas are good and that'd be a good fix somewhere in the third world but come on guys this is America. You'll go through as much effort as fixin it correctly!
papason
02-11-2012, 02:26 AM
I like that idea on many levels. I will give the grinding a try.
For now this is the right way, as it is probably better to clamp than not. removing the the broken stud ect. cant happen for a while.
Seems lkike I have seen these clamps but cant find one or anybody who has seen one.
For now this is the right way, as it is probably better to clamp than not. removing the the broken stud ect. cant happen for a while.
Seems lkike I have seen these clamps but cant find one or anybody who has seen one.
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