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Title: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: winland on December 02, 2014, 12:57:50 pm
Hi guys,
Not sure if anyone can help me, but here goes.
I need a piece of metal fabricated for an old, old door lock
It is an 1880 Corbin rim lock that is on my side door.
The photos will show you what I need.
It is a "Y" or yoke metal piece that is broken.

If you know of a machine shop in the NW Ohio
or if anybody that has a small machine shop that will duplicate this piece for me
I can mail you the part to duplicate.

Chuck


Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 02, 2014, 01:23:14 pm
Wow nice work of art.  How old do you reckon that is?     Never mind read it again 1880    :-[


I just had newer lock mechanism wear out after only 15 years. 
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: srcarr52 on December 02, 2014, 03:11:46 pm
I would think with a little bit of time you could recreate that with a 4.5" angle grinder, a drill and a vise. 

If you want to ship the lock I can hack something out with my mill.
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: winland on December 02, 2014, 04:10:42 pm
If you want to ship the lock I can hack something out with my mill.

PM Sent
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: 660magnum on December 02, 2014, 05:45:45 pm
Brazing together would be an option?
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 02, 2014, 05:58:51 pm
Almost looks like the one side had been repaired aka welded back together before.  ?

left side same area

(http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4373.0;attach=10283;image)
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: 660magnum on December 02, 2014, 06:07:03 pm
Yep
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: Al Smith on December 02, 2014, 09:31:20 pm
It appears to be cast iron .Nickle would hold it probably better than brass .Brass would work too for that matter .
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: 660magnum on December 02, 2014, 10:40:12 pm
Looks like someone already used Nirod on the other side?
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: srcarr52 on December 03, 2014, 10:20:26 am
Looks like someone already used Nirod on the other side?

We'll see what it's like when it gets here.  If I can weld it I will, if not I'll cut a new one out of 1020 cold roll. 
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: 3000 FPS on December 03, 2014, 09:18:32 pm
Tig it.
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: winland on December 09, 2014, 07:34:18 pm

We'll see what it's like when it gets here.  If I can weld it I will, if not I'll cut a new one out of 1020 cold roll. 

Have you had an opportunity to check out the lock that I sent to you?

Chuck
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: srcarr52 on December 10, 2014, 10:13:45 am

We'll see what it's like when it gets here.  If I can weld it I will, if not I'll cut a new one out of 1020 cold roll. 

Have you had an opportunity to check out the lock that I sent to you?

Chuck


I got a chance to look at it last night.  It's cast, but tight grain cast.  The other side has been welded before and this side **** right where there was a grinding line from the previous fix.  A little high nickle weld filler and some careful blending of the welds should have this back up and running.
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: winland on December 10, 2014, 11:11:09 am
Thanks,
Glad to hear it will be fixable.
Much appreciate your help.

Chuck
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: srcarr52 on December 16, 2014, 10:19:28 am
The lock is fixed.  Just a little welding with high nickle rod.  I even added a little more material to the other side and then adjusted the stops so hopefully it won't break again.


(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/srcarr52/Misc/IMG_3731_zps70c9c0c5.jpg)

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/srcarr52/Misc/IMG_3732_zpsb848cd45.jpg)

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/srcarr52/Misc/IMG_3733_zps41f0ee58.jpg)
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: winland on December 16, 2014, 11:03:12 am
Great
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: Cut4fun . on December 16, 2014, 12:56:53 pm
Nice work.
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: 3000 FPS on December 16, 2014, 11:10:06 pm
Nice job.   Looks good and should work good.
Title: Re: Need a metal fabricator
Post by: srcarr52 on December 17, 2014, 10:47:07 am
It should work for another 50-100 years.