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jakeru
					 
				 
				I TIG weld repaired a broken seat post clamp for a pretty high end Specialized Road bike.
It failed from overtightening.  The owner's manual only calls for something like 4 foot-pounds.
			
		 
	 
 Nice job!  That clamp sure didn't have much meat to it.  No wonder it failed.  Amazing you were able to keep the arc going with so little amperage.  Amazing machine in the hands of a good welder.  Cheers!
				
			 
			
		 
			
				
			
			
				Is it OK to want to break something just so that you can weld it back together?
Everlast PowerTIG 185 Micro IGBT AC/DC Welder