Nice, next time instead of putting the spring-washer in the vice, etc, just put it on the “ball”, place the “foot against and close the clamp. The neck of the foot will push the washer over the ball. You may just have to close it a bit before welding. Cheers
The main reason these break off is someone trying to open up the clamp wider than it was designed for and the action of the screw thread easily pops it off. To prevent this happening, simply put a small weld blob on the screw, one or two threads up from the end. On a lot of makes, there is no ring clip, the rim of the hole simply being burred over to stop it falling off. If this is the case, tighten up the clamp with the shoe, on a good solid lump of steel and simply go round the rim with a punch ... no need to smack it too hard, it does not take much of a turn over to retain it., While the shoe is off, take the opportunity to tidy up the face with a file and paper and chamfer the corners - much easier to do with it off.
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Good Idea! I have a couple of C-clamps that need that fix and will give it a try today.
Smart ! I've fixed mine in different ways, and I really like your method. Gonna try it. ( I'll use gloves when I do the welding part though 😂)
Nice, next time instead of putting the spring-washer in the vice, etc, just put it on the “ball”, place the “foot against and close the clamp. The neck of the foot will push the washer over the ball. You may just have to close it a bit before welding. Cheers
Good idea
Good fix. Some words of wisdom.... Vise grips are your friend. Great video thumbs up.
The main reason these break off is someone trying to open up the clamp wider than it was designed for and the action of the screw thread easily pops it off. To prevent this happening, simply put a small weld blob on the screw, one or two threads up from the end. On a lot of makes, there is no ring clip, the rim of the hole simply being burred over to stop it falling off. If this is the case, tighten up the clamp with the shoe, on a good solid lump of steel and simply go round the rim with a punch ... no need to smack it too hard, it does not take much of a turn over to retain it.,
While the shoe is off, take the opportunity to tidy up the face with a file and paper and chamfer the corners - much easier to do with it off.
Thanks friend
Great video, thanks for that. What make and model is your red handle long nose pliers ? They look adjustable and tough. Thanks
they are snap on. expensive but they are great
I like it, good job.
Staking is our friend
Great Tip, Thanks
Good fix! Now get back to work! 😉
👍👍👍. Thanks
nice work
Smart, I'll give you that. Preferably, I would TIG weld it but you may not of had that available. Solid fix though.
Yeah tig would have looked nicer. I don’t own one though
You can buy replacement feet from MSC for a very reasonable price
I would like to see a fix that doesn't look like it was fixed....
When I feel the need to scribble, I use a scratch pad not my skin.
But a scratch pad isn’t permanent!
Pretty clever! However, the dog didn't look too impressed.
no he wasn't haha