Saintly Fish Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 This is my outboard bracket, it's a bit long. I could do with about 2-3 inches cut off the shaft. @suzook12, is it possible to cut the end plate off, then cut down the shaft and then re weld the plate back on?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 would be best to cut it in the midel cut off what you don't wont and put an insert in the tube for strength i would have thought but then again what do i know Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: This is my outboard bracket, it's a bit long. I could do with about 2-3 inches cut off the shaft. @suzook12, is it possible to cut the end plate off, then cut down the shaft and then re weld the plate back on?? Yep, perfectly possible mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Just now, suzook12 said: Yep, perfectly possible mate Great. Next question.... would you mind doing it for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, captin slows old outlaw said: would be best to cut it in the midel cut off what you don't wont and put an insert in the tube for strength i would have thought but then again what do i know That's kinda the long way round it Pete, making extra work for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Great. Next question.... would you mind doing it for me? I can yes, although prob cheaper and easier to get a local to you welder to do it rather than posting it back and forth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Just now, suzook12 said: I can yes, although prob cheaper and easier to get a local to you welder to do it rather than posting it back and forth Yes but easier for me to post than go hunting for a decent welder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 If you can't, by all means post it over mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Ok, PM incoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Jude had a black belt in welding. Why not go and see her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 1 minute ago, JonC said: Jude had a black belt in welding. Why not go and see her? I don't know where she lives. Maybe @suzook12 can share the location. I seem to remember he had a quest to find her and do stuff together...? JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I got as far as welding her door shut......🤣 JonC, Saintly Fish, Maverick and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Neil, try and have a measure up before hand so you know it's either 2 or 3 inches off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Neil, try and have a measure up before hand so you know it's either 2 or 3 inches off Yeah ok suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 there rs that bloke over here. i am going near him tomorrow any way . would be a lot less hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 That central section is just probably just MS. Remove the bolted on end sections and then just cut off one end plate, shorten the centre by however much you wish and then re-weld, prime, repaint and refit the ends. A very simple job which you could easily find a local welder/fabricator to do very cheaply. Not worth posting anywhere. As said in a previous post - no need to over complicate things. Simples. Geoff.☺️ suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 7 hours ago, Geoff said: That central section is just probably just MS. Remove the bolted on end sections and then just cut off one end plate, shorten the centre by however much you wish and then re-weld, prime, repaint and refit the ends. A very simple job which you could easily find a local welder/fabricator to do very cheaply. Not worth posting anywhere. As said in a previous post - no need to over complicate things. Simples. Geoff.☺️ Yes, well I'd rather keep it in house thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Maybe @suzook12 isn’t up to the challenge? Maybe it’s a bit too much for him? Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I was agreeing to the process!! Exactly how it should be done. Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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