fixing elongated holes in farm equipment??

[TWD]

I have tube in various thicknesses kept on hand for this exact purpose (and also making stuff).

Select tube with proper ID and OD.
(It's good to have various thicknesses on hand for this, so you can have different OD with the same ID)

Drill out the holes if required.

Cut tube to fit.

TIG weld tube.

No more wobbled holes.

To play it really safe, I have some 3/16" and even 1/4" weld-on huge washers. This only works where there is extra space, but with tube + thick washers welded on... fixes most wobbled holes good. (And keeping the bolts tight) :thumbsup:

 

[om21braz]

If there is room enough to weld in oversized tubing to accept a thin wall steel bushing - that will make the next repair simple as replacing a bushing.

 

[wdchyd]

I was thinking of welding in a bushing of some sort. What can be done. pics would be nice. thanks

Here's what I do.....Weld it, bore it, done......

 

[jayste]

Here's what I do.....Weld it, bore it, done......

Whoa! Is that a bore welder for the home shop? We've got a bigger version or two here at work but a home version? Where have I been? COOL!:thumbsup:

 

[KWentling]

Whoa! Is that a bore welder for the home shop? We've got a bigger version or two here at work but a home version? Where have I been? COOL!:thumbsup:

We have a couple of those at work too. Ours are BoreTek (sp?) brand. Been using them for about 25 years now. Pretty slick. We've welded bores from probably 1ｽ" through about 36". I don't remember what the cost of them is but don't think one would have one at home!

Kim