Welding Question

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Hello everyone. Wanted to ask a question on feasibility and best method. I have a rudder I’m rebuilding (for a sailboat) and I need to extend the stainless steel rudder stock shaft a few feet at the top where a tiller will be attached to it. I know the piece I need to get, and need to attach it to the one I have. My question is the best method to do so, and as someone who has never welded before, would it be better to diy, or hire someone for this? This would be the only item I need to weld, but I also think the experience would be good to know in case I need it for anything in the future. From some research I’ve done, I think the best way would be to grind the pieces back to a cone shape, and then build the welds back up connecting them? I also spoke to a family member who has done some welding before, and they suggested I could get a collar and then weld the collar onto the two pieces. Which if any, would you suggest?If you need any other details please let me know!
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Originally Posted by BobTheSailor

Hello everyone. Wanted to ask a question on feasibility and best method. I have a rudder I’m rebuilding (for a sailboat) and I need to extend the stainless steel rudder stock shaft a few feet at the top where a tiller will be attached to it. I know the piece I need to get, and need to attach it to the one I have. My question is the best method to do so, and as someone who has never welded before, would it be better to diy, or hire someone for this? This would be the only item I need to weld, but I also think the experience would be good to know in case I need it for anything in the future. From some research I’ve done, I think the best way would be to grind the pieces back to a cone shape, and then build the welds back up connecting them? I also spoke to a family member who has done some welding before, and they suggested I could get a collar and then weld the collar onto the two pieces. Which if any, would you suggest?If you need any other details please let me know!
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Originally Posted by BobTheSailor

Hello everyone. Wanted to ask a question on feasibility and best method. I have a rudder I’m rebuilding (for a sailboat) and I need to extend the stainless steel rudder stock shaft a few feet at the top where a tiller will be attached to it. I know the piece I need to get, and need to attach it to the one I have. My question is the best method to do so, and as someone who has never welded before, would it be better to diy, or hire someone for this? This would be the only item I need to weld, but I also think the experience would be good to know in case I need it for anything in the future. From some research I’ve done, I think the best way would be to grind the pieces back to a cone shape, and then build the welds back up connecting them? I also spoke to a family member who has done some welding before, and they suggested I could get a collar and then weld the collar onto the two pieces. Which if any, would you suggest?If you need any other details please let me know!
Reply:Pics. would help. If it needs welding take it to someone experienced. Tig welding may be the best option if it does require welding.