[Sam Hobbs]

Is it possible to weld a disc onto a typical metal (steel) fence post? If so then how much?

I have a bed I want to raise a couple of feet. Trust me, a metal fence post would fit nicely. Four posts of 1 7/8 inch diameter post would slip into the existing bed legs that are metal tubes.

If it can be done, it might work to weld a disc onto each of four extension legs such that the bed legs rest on the disc. (What I mean by disc is something like a washer except an inside dimension of 1 7/8 and strong enough for a couple hundred pounds.) Would it be possible to get that done? How much is it likely to cost to pay someone to do it?

 

[SeniorSitizen]

On average a shop is $80.00 - $120.00 / hour with a 2 hour minimum.

 

[Sam Hobbs]

Thank you. Yes that would be too much.

 

[Nealtw]

How much are you lifting it?

 

[de-nagorg]

Check a local community College, or the high school for a welding class.

Then inquire at the teachers office about getting a student to do this welding.

Your cost is just for the materials used, the student gets a grade on their final.

A case of the student's favorite drink is a nice thank you.

As long as they are of legal age, BEER is accepted, but do not contribute to the delinquency of any minors.


ED

 

[Sam Hobbs]

There is an occupational college close to me. I wrote a description of an early version of what I wanted done and I did not hear from them. It is possible that my request was too vague or outside the scope of what they do but they could have at least said so. So I was not confident they would help. Their curriculum is limited to welding and I asked about more than that.

Since you indicate that what I describe here is possible I might try again with the request I describe here. I certainly was considering taking a sample of what I have to ask them about it.

 

[Sam Hobbs]

Except I might regret getting a student to do it if the student does not do it well.

 

[de-nagorg]

Except I might regret getting a student to do it if the student does not do it well.

Having taken and passed the very same course in my youth, I know that the instructor will be very strenuous in their grade, and will not let you get a mediocre result.

I would not hesitate to ask once more, Develop a well drawn plan, complete with a scale drawing, and exact description .

Any vague hard to understand note will be dismissed as not good enough to follow.

You are wanting a flange welded onto a pipe, and welding pipe is always taught in those schools, because pipelines are prevalent worldwide, and welding skill is needed to lay them.

Although your pipe is small, it is still the same skillset.


ED

 

[SeniorSitizen]

Consider a hardware or home center for 4 screw pipe flanges with pipe size that may be correct for your project. They could possibly be screwed to the floor if necessary or desired.

 

[SPS-1]

Does to foot disc need to be welded?

You could make a wooden foot and just sit the post on a steel washer. A 1-7/8 or 2" hole saw would make a nice hole for post. Either cut blind and chisel out the center, or make from two pieces of wood --- drill through the one piece and then glue it to base. A 4" hole saw could be used to cut the foot OD, or jig saw and a bit of sanding.

By the way, if you are talking to a welder, a disc on the end of the tube would be called a "cap" in his lingo.

 

[Sam Hobbs]

I have a bed I want to raise a couple of feet.

How much are you lifting it?

I provided that information in the original post.

 

[Sam Hobbs]

By the way, if you are talking to a welder, a disc on the end of the tube would be called a "cap" in his lingo.

I do not want a disc on the end of a tube. Let us say that the fence post is cut into four lengths of 2.5 feet. The disc would be at about a half a foot from one end and 2 feet from the other end. Then the half foot end would slip into the legs of the bed, raising everything two feet. The discs would hold the rest of the bed up.

The alternative is to drill holes through the bed legs and the fence post and use screws (bolts) to hold the bed up but I am not asking about that here. I do not want to talk about that here. I will create a separate discussion for questions about that.

 

[Bondo]

Is it possible to weld a disc onto a typical metal (steel) fence post? If so then how much?

I have a bed I want to raise a couple of feet. Trust me, a metal fence post would fit nicely. Four posts of 1 7/8 inch diameter post would slip into the existing bed legs that are metal tubes.

If it can be done, it might work to weld a disc onto each of four extension legs such that the bed legs rest on the disc. (What I mean by disc is something like a washer except an inside dimension of 1 7/8 and strong enough for a couple hundred pounds.) Would it be possible to get that done? How much is it likely to cost to pay someone to do it?

Ayuh,..... Entirely possible,..... Donno what it would cost in yer area,....

How deep into the pipe does the washer/ stop need to be,..??

Probably have to drill small holes in the tube at the right point, 'n then plug-weld 'em from the outside,.....

Through-bolts would be much easier,.... 'n cheaper,....

 

[Nealtw]

I would see if 1 1/2" black pipe would fit inside it is 1.9" outside. if that fits I would just add enough so it slides all the way up plus the 2 feet you want and use the flange on the bottom like SS posted.

 

[de-nagorg]

I do not want a disc on the end of a tube. Let us say that the fence post is cut into four lengths of 2.5 feet. The disc would be at about a half a foot from one end and 2 feet from the other end. Then the half foot end would slip into the legs of the bed, raising everything two feet. The discs would hold the rest of the bed up.

The alternative is to drill holes through the bed legs and the fence post and use screws (bolts) to hold the bed up but I am not asking about that here. I do not want to talk about that here. I will create a separate discussion for questions about that.

It was vague, but this is what I deduced from your original post.

One point that I want to bring up, if the current bed post is a weak thin sidewalls, it might not stand the sideways stresses, of any vigorous movement on the bed.

ED

 

[SeniorSitizen]

Someone will need to make the 2 disk for each leg so there's another $200. 00 or more.

 

[Sam Hobbs]

Consider a hardware or home center for 4 screw pipe flanges with pipe size that may be correct for your project. They could possibly be screwed to the floor if necessary or desired.

Screw pipe flanges are a totally different possibility. I have seen them and thought about that extensively. That option would eliminate the need for welding but create other problems to be solved. If I want help with that I will ask about that in a separate thread.

 

[SeniorSitizen]

Screw pipe flanges are a totally different possibility. I have seen them and thought about that extensively. That option would eliminate the need for welding but create other problems to be solved. If I want help with that I will ask about that in a separate thread.

Thank You and I'm out.

 

[Sam Hobbs]

I would just add enough so it slides all the way up plus the 2 feet you want and use the flange on the bottom like SS posted.

There is nothing for it to slide up to. There is nothing to hold the extension in place.

 

[de-nagorg]

Use enough length of extender pipe, to reach from the bottom of the existing bedpost, and the wanted 2 extra feet, no welding needed, nor screw on flange at the bottom.

Make sure that the extender pipe fits snugly into the bedpost, that limits any slop, and should be stable enough to not wallow the bedpost out.


ED

With OSO'S post below, in mind, I add TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.