Happened on These Today

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I was scrounging around in my scrap today, looking for some material to make hinges for a pit I am building, but couldn't find a thing.I went down to my local steel supplier to pick up some rod and tubing, and look what I found on his counter!They are a tad over 3" long, and just the right size for this smoker. $1.25 each!!If I could have found scrap to make hinges out of, I don't think I could have done it that cheap.I bought a few of them.Hobart Beta-Mig 2511972 Miller AEAD-200LEMiller 250 TwinNorthern Ind. Hybrid 200Longevity Stick 140Longevity Migweld 200SThermal Arc Pak 3XR
Reply:have used many, steel yard carries them in many sizes and length, the good thing when they get rusty they sell out of the drop bin,  agree could not make one as cheap...........clifton
Reply:I've used those barrel hinges on many project. They even make them with a ball bearing and a grease fitting as well.Lincoln Pro Mig 180Lincoln Pro Core 125Hypertherm 30xpPorter Cable Drill PressAcra 7x12 bandsaw48" sheet metal brakeCrap load of other tools, working on metal now.
Reply:I've used these many times....they work exceptionally well and come in a variety of lengths and diameters. Can't beat  'em for the money.Miller 211Miller T-bolt ac/dcVictor o/aMilwaukee ChopsawDewalt, Milwaukee minigrinderDelta drill pressDelta bench grinderair grinder, die grinderHF pipe benderHF horizontal bandsaw
Reply:You got a deal on them for sure. I think that size goes for about $4 at Steel Supply.GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:i've seen a variation of those pins at the lws. they had a formed edge for welding and a grease fitting. i was going to try the larger size for a very heavy prison style barred gate but something told me they couldn't pass the angry c.o. test.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Good price.  King Metals wants $1.93 for a 3" x 3/4" hinge.http://www.kingmetals.com/Catalog/It...temNumber=4995"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder