dms@scheidt.chem.nd.edu wrote:
>I need to weld a 1/2" square rod to a plate, rotated by 45 deg from the flat
>side. In other words, by the edge. I need to be pretty accurate about it,
>and I'm not quite sure how to clamp it in place, and how to make sure it's
>square. What I've considered doing is grinding or gouging a groove in the
>plate, and perhaps grinding the corner a bit so it's not quite so pointy.
>I'm concerned that I'll lose more height than I'd really like doing it that
>way. Any other suggestions?
>
>Thanks
>
First disclaimer: I'm not a welder, but would like to be, so apply real
world experience to this theoritical idea.
Second disclaimer: I am assuming the cross section of the end product is
a diamond with a horizontal foot.
Now the theortical idea: Score the base plate enough so it catches the
corner of the bar stock. Take a scrap piece of stock and file/grind a
45 degree notch across. Place the bar stock on the score line and the
scrap piece across it to form a T. A clamp on either side of the scrap
clamping block would allow you to adjust the angle to tolerance.
Peter Thomas
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