butre
Well-Known Member
this was just done as an experiment with a $10 butane torch and a bit of 60/40 electronics solder I had lying around. I wouldn't want to put a whole lot of weight on it but it seems to hold well enough for light duty applications. another solder would probably be sturdier, and roughing up the nut so the solder has more surface area to grab to would be a good idea as well. if you don't have access to welding equipment or all you've got is a big nasty oxy rig this can be a great alternative to drilling holes in your bike or can be used to avoid having to use 2 wrenches to undo a bolt
I put a 2 inch bolt in it and wasn't able to break it off by hand with that, it took a fairly hefty whack with a hammer to break it loose.