TIG welders are cool: reason 347

[JohnK]

I needed to make a hold down for the footwell cover on my ultralite and used a strap, a spring and a buckle to do so. The only spring that worked right couldn't be secured to the buckle so it kept falling off, of course always at the just the wrong time.

 

So, I took a piece of soft iron wire and welded it on to one of the hooks on the spring. The heat was so localized that it didn't cause the spring to lose its temper and the soft iron bends easily so it can be secured by hand. TIG welders are amazingly versatile. 8 amps DC, mild steel filler rod.