Figure C-5. Yoke Nut Tool

TM 10-3930-673-34

Item

Description

Steel Plate, 1/4 in. 6 in. 6 in. (0.64 cm 15.24 cm 15.24 cm)

Steel Bar Stock, 1-1/2 1-1/2 in. 3/8 in. (3.81 cm 3.81 cm 0.95 cm)

Steel Bar Stock, 1/2 in. 1 in. 3 ft (1.27 cm 2.54 cm 0.91 m)

WARNING

Wear eye shields and protective gloves when fabricating this tool. Flying

metal particles and heated metal may cause serious personal injury.

1. Cut steel plate (1) to size 6 in. 6 in. (15.24 cm 15.24 cm) square as shown in View A. Remove all burs

and sharp edges with a hand file.

2. Drill two 3/8 in. (0.95 cm) holes in plate as shown in View A.

3. Cut out a 3-3/8 in. (8.57 cm) diameter hole in plate as shown in View A.

4. Build a gusset, as shown in View B, from steel bar stock (2).

5. Hold bar stock (2) to steel plate (1), as shown in View C, with a C-clamp, and spot weld the two parts

together.

6. Place gusset (View B) in the area shown in View C.

7. Weld a single bead over all adjoining metal.

Figure C-5. Yoke Nut Tool

C-5