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Lesson 22: WELDED COTTER


A

 

Mark off a piece of 1/8" plate to the sizes given in the drawing. Using a cold chisel, cut the piece to the correct shape in the vice.

B



Take a BRIGHT RED heat and fold over flat. Then take a LIGHT WELDING heat on the head to about half way down and weld with light and rapid hammer blows without thinning the metal unduly.

Punch the hole with a round punch while hot.

C

 


File the cotter to fit the slot in the pin.

This is the finished pin and cotter for the bow shackle made in Lesson 18.