chichi Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I saw a large strap hinge that had several scroll shaped branches welded to the strap. I was wondering if the branches are scarfed to create a thin edge that will blend into the strap. I assume the section of the strap where the branch will be welded to the strap is pulled out and thinned. Both pieces are brought up to heat and the branch is "flat welded" to the strap? Or, is there a less obvious but better way to scarf and weld? Thanks, Chichi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Welcome aboard Chichi, glad to have ya. I'll let someone who's done what you're asking about answer and will read it carefully just in case myself. If you'll click "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location it can make a big difference. IFI is represented by members from more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 If you saw it with evidence that the attachments had been welded on, then they were welded on. However traditionally they could have been welded on or alternatively the plate would have been hot cut to split off relevant pieces to then scroll these up to the required shapes, A lot depends on the size of the finished hinge and the ease of handling the pieces in the fire to weld the attachments on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chichi Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thanks for the welcome. The hinge I am intereted in is too small for chiseling out the branch. I saw a picture of a hinge that was done by a demonstrator and a picture in which he showed the various parts that were welded. I saw this in a newsletter and did not actually see the demo. I was wondeering if a special type of scarf was needed. Thanks, ChiChi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Without seeing a picture or drawing and sizes, its difficult to suggest how to do it , generally scarfs are made to suit the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I would weld it from the back and if there was any traces of the weld work that in as a decorative touch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_edge2 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) i know its cheating, but when i cannot get it into the forge, or lazy, i upset, then fusion weld, with oxy, then hammer in and make invisible with hammer or sanding. either oxy or tig saves me a bit of hassle. Edited August 26, 2009 by double_edge2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hi Chichi. Welcome to IFI. I'm not sure what part of Wisconsin that you are in, but we have a couple of members up there that you might be able to get with. Give Finnr (Art) a PM. If he's near you, I'm sure that he can help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chichi Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Curly, I just tried to send finnr a pm. I will wait for a response but I am not sure I posted it properly. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 He's on the chat room in the evenings, too. You might try that, if he doesn't respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) I don't have a good name for the weld, but is is similar to a T-weld, but done on the diagonal. I asked Francis Whitaker to do the weld years ago, because I really didn't know how. I will call the attached part "the branch." The branch was cropped on the end at a 90 Edited September 22, 2009 by Frank Turley addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chichi Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks Frank. I think I follow you. Lot of technique! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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