Well I fired up the skillet this morning and there are 3 small holes that I need to clean up and re weld. I'll prep it, get her nice and hot then run a few beads over the problems areas. All in all not bad considering the initial crack was almost 3/4 of the way across the skillet and went straight t...

Ahhh... Heat at maximum expansion (maximum grilling temp) and weld at that temp. Makes sense. I pre heated the skillet with a blow torch but probably not to grilling temps.

HI len,

You're probably right, who the heck really knows what that cast iron really has in it anyway. It's a yard sale find made & made who knows where.
I'm interested to see if the weld holds at grilling temps.
Rob

Total newbie welder here...I have cast Iron skillet/ grill that cracked and I used my flux core welder to repair it as best I could(given the fact that it is difficult to weld cast iron). It actually came out ok after grinding. I had to weld the cooking surface as well as the bottom. Is it a concern...

Hey everyone,

After watching way too many welding videos I bought an Eastwood Mig135. Just started using it (flux core) and really enjoy it. Hope to learn a lot from you guy & gals here.

Woodguyrob