Just thin out some JB Weld a bit with acetone and fill the tube. No need to weld. (And I'm always looking for reasons to spark my tig) And how do you align the handle with the tool tip? Having it off leads to mistakes. No reason to go through all that work to have the handle 35 degrees off from the tip.
Ok Marty how about making a removable handle that will fit most of your tools. Cut handle off tool then weld a bolt or something that will receive the McMaster that has a socket type on it? For the traveling tech. One handle for most of your tools
Thanks Marty great video . I plan on doing that soon. So how do you make the whaletail ends sharp to do a deep ding under a brace ?shrink up some metal . Thanks for sharing your expansive knowledge with us.
Marty, do you recommend welding on the gear? I made 3 of these handles, but I used springsteel and made my own tools. I put a thread on the springsteel wich was a lot of work, and used green loctite to secure it. After 5 years it's still holding very well. I think it was from a photo from you on door ding.
Hi Bjorn. Ya threading high carbon steel is a nightmare! Threading or welding SS is much easier. I wouldn't recommend welding to the gear as the heat will soften the gears hardness. If what your doing is working for you then keep doing it!
