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I have this 26 gal air compressor that the wheels needed to be replaced on. I no longer have the compression end caps so, I was thinking about tacking some washers together and the. Tacking them to the axle.Century AC 100 stick (dead but trying to fix it)Everlast PA 160 STHhttp://www.riograndehatters.comhttp://www.texashatcleaners.com
Reply:Why not just drill a hole in the axle and use a cotter pin with a large washer. At least then the wheels are still removable with relative ease.HF 180 amp/240 volt Mig (cap mod)1987 Harley FLHTP (project)1990 F350 XLT Lariat S/C dually1990 S&S 11SC Cabover Camper2011 Ford Ranger S/C XLT
Reply:Originally Posted by desertscoutWhy not just drill a hole in the axle and use a cotter pin with a large washer. At least then the wheels are still removable with relative ease.
Reply:Originally Posted by ironmanjayI can do that. Now I ned to find something else to weld...
Reply:The big box stores have the replacement push on caps in their specialty hardware section. Even easier than drilling the axle and putting in a cotter pin.
Reply:I prefer the drill and clip/flip pin method over the cotter pit. easer to use though more costly. I wouldn't weld it just because the wheel's may need to be replaced or repurposed for other projects.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:If you really want something to weld after cotter pin install, get a couple of acorn nuts that will fit over cotter pin and tack to washer. Kinda like a Polish hub cap
Reply:Yes, I would get a replacement push on cap from a hardware store. But to answer your question, it's not a problem welding to the existing axle like you wanted. You don't want to weld on the tank."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDave... the "hammer in search of a nail".....
Reply:Originally Posted by dubl_tdamb Dave, that's good!  I'm gonna make that my "saying for the day" tomorrow Hey, and sorry about accusing you of being a trouble maker in that "best weldor" thread.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveNo worries here ....probably true sometimes anyway - LOLDave J.
Reply:HA! Yeah right, only 12:30 amHave to finish my daily dose of obsessing over all things metal and welding Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveHA! Yeah right, only 12:30 amHave to finish my daily dose of obsessing over all things metal and welding Dave J.