I had a broken door handle.  I think someone tried to repair it in the past but a little pressure and the end just broke off.  So I decided to repair it, after all if it's broken.., anything is an improvement.  Well almost anything.

I purchased some 5/16 square stock and decided to weld a new section of stock to the handle.  Before attempting the weld.  I measured and drilled and tapped the end for a 10-32 screw.  I squared the pieces in my drill press vise then went to town with the wire welder.



I welded all four sides and ground each side down, before doing the next.  The results were excellent.  Almost impossible to tell the two pieces were joined together.



"I love it when a plan comes together." !!

 Nice!

Great job!

I had a crappy welder for years then I bought a Hobart and all of a sudden my welding improved 200%

Interesting??  I guess it doesn't pay to buy cheep tools.  Money well spent.

Nice Chet.  2nd that for the tools unless you use once and give to someone you don't like.  lol