I have a very old metal pole-lamp, 2 pieces have broken, one looks like it was riveted?

Question

I need to reattach them, they're a bit too heavy for super-glue. I keep thinking WELD IT but I'm not a welder and don't have what I'd need for that. Any advice very much appreciated!

Answer 1

Another option might be a bushing. Male to male if there is thread on the interior of the piece that was rivited. A good hardward/ Home center store might have the size you need.

Answer 2

You might try an epoxy, like JB Weld, found at any autoparts store (or the auto department of stores like WalMart, and Target)

If its a simple case of the parts seperating because of a broken rivet, you can always drill out the old rivet, and put in a new rivet, or even drill thru, and use a bolt.

We'd need to see a photo of the parts to get more specific with our answers.

Good Luck