Bolt handle Welding

[Obtunded]

I was in communication with Ken Farrell and the topic of bolt welding came up. He WILL weld handles on Canadian Bolts and send them back. He charges $54.....

Don't ask, don't tell.

 

[arcstarter]

$54 is a little steep for 10-15mins of tig welding and then grinding smooth

 

[johnl]

$54 is a little steep for 10-15mins of tig welding and then grinding smooth

Walmart shopper?

 

[arcstarter]

oilfield welder

 

[358]

It may be, however, someone has to open your package, check out the parts, fit them in a jig, fire up the tig, cool down, grind smooth and polish, repackage, address and ship. We charge $110/hr. here for welding and 15% for shop supplies. (Wire, gas etc.) I have done dozens of Mauser and Enfield handles and resoldered/tigged some Rems.. but not recently. Mark

 

[arcstarter]

I could see if you were doing it as a business but it's still a little expensive when you consider shipping too; just my opinion

 

[donor]

I welded a couple of bolt handles-It's not as easy as it looks and I'm not a noob at this.

I think that's a very reasonable price if he can do this right.

 

[shredder0]

For good work that is fair. I would pay it or more if i knew the quality was there.

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Sounds fair to me. Services don't come off the shelf at Wal Mart prices like factory product.

 

[dead meat]

Ya i agree with you guys that`s not a bad price. When you consider time to set the jig, weld, grind and polish.

 

[GunBoy]

spend couple of hundred of dollar at CanadianTire, and get you self a welding kit, cheaper long run, learn to do it yourself.

 

[X-fan]

$54 is a little steep for 10-15mins of tig welding and then grinding smooth

Welding is the easy part.

 

[arcstarter]

Welding is the easy part.

Prep and fit up do take more time but for a bolt handle with a jig it shouldn't be too hard... Now that I think about it more it is a decent price the only downside would be shipping to the states

 

[lejarretnoir]

spend couple of hundred of dollar at CanadianTire, and get you self a welding kit, cheaper long run, learn to do it yourself.

Do tell, what kit is that?

 

[arcstarter]

He's probably talking about the Lincoln 110v MIG, personally I wouldn't use it on a bolt handle or any small delicate work but for building stuff at home it's handy

 

[6mm Shooter]

What about the timing the cams? he must be welding them where they sit. If you are spending the money to get it welded why would you not make sure the timing is correct. You need the action there for that.

 

[GunBoy]

You would have to spend some time making Jig for the bolt to sit in, prep is very important, more so then Welding.

 

[AKD]

I cant weld and dont have the gear... As a buyer, thats the best price.

might be a little expensive to someone who can DIY. but for me.... a $54 deal is almost worth getting it done.

 

[Slavex]

$54 is a steal. Even more so if he refinishes it after.
Timing is not an issue if its a cut and weld. If you are removing the entire old handle and welding a one piece on, expect to pay more.

 

[tokguy]

It's at home and I'm at work ( so no pic ), but... I've got 75% of a ATI do-it-yourself bent bolt kit that someone welded on a Mosin Bolt. No-one was badly injured; but the remnants speak volumes...and they say "Leave the welding of bolts to people who know what they are doing".
IMO; no offense intended of course.