DaveReading
Don't suffer fools gladly (must try harder!)
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You're right, I forgot to add the PlusGas.
I drilled out a stuck bolt
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You're right, I forgot to add the PlusGas.
Next time around:
I tried some of these. The bolt was still not turning.
Yellow Saddle
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[QUOTE 4476237, member: 9609"]would it run past the weld?[/QUOTE]
Yes, a weld does not stop a crack. It doesn't even really slow it down. Throwing more material at it is never a good way to solve stress cracks - hence the solution for breaking spokes is not thicker spokes. The best way to stop a stress crack is to a: prevent it happening in the first place and b: to increase the surface area of the crack's concentration point - for instance by drilling a hole in the crack's tip. That way the force is de-concentrated from a minute point to a large area, effectively weakening the force attacking the metal. Think of the procedure as a massive blunting of a spear point.
However, I want to emphasise that a stress crack is not likely in that position My deburring suggesion was just for the same of good workmanship, neatness and pride.
Yes, a weld does not stop a crack. It doesn't even really slow it down. Throwing more material at it is never a good way to solve stress cracks - hence the solution for breaking spokes is not thicker spokes. The best way to stop a stress crack is to a: prevent it happening in the first place and b: to increase the surface area of the crack's concentration point - for instance by drilling a hole in the crack's tip. That way the force is de-concentrated from a minute point to a large area, effectively weakening the force attacking the metal. Think of the procedure as a massive blunting of a spear point.
However, I want to emphasise that a stress crack is not likely in that position My deburring suggesion was just for the same of good workmanship, neatness and pride.
