[Poland308]

I'm always willing to try a weld but I make it very clear if I'm not sure that It may not work, and that the part may be guaranteed trash if it doesn't take.

[LtBadd]

I'm always willing to try a weld but I make it very clear if I'm not sure that It may not work, and that the part may be guaranteed trash if it doesn't take.

Good point, sometimes it's scrap if it can't be repaired (welded) so it would be pointless to not try.

[kiwi2wheels]

It probably comes down to what you have available without spending crazy $$$$$ on a lb of of rod.

Jody did an article on a TIG repair using aluminum bronze with AC.

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/wel ... -iron.html

At one time there was a trapezoidal cast iron rod that looked like it had been poured into an open mold. I tigged the spoked driven wheel on a cheapie concrete mixer back together using it.

These look similar.

https://www.tinmantech.com/products/wel ... pplies.php

http://www.jerekirkpatrick.com/wrench.html

[Olivero]

I'm always willing to try a weld but I make it very clear if I'm not sure that It may not work, and that the part may be guaranteed trash if it doesn't take.

Yeah exactly,before handing it back, if I think there's a chance, I will try to break it again myself and tell them I can't say its good as new but it held me slapping it around with hammers in a vice.

[Rick_H]

I like the high nickel rod or silicone bronze idea... Really depends how good of a cast that is once you light the torch up on it. I welded our sheet metal brake clamp handle back together after some let it slam back and it finally broke....been holding over a year now, abused daily..lol I used 309L

[Olivero]

I like the high nickel rod or silicone bronze idea... Really depends how good of a cast that is once you light the torch up on it. I welded our sheet metal brake clamp handle back together after some let it slam back and it finally broke....been holding over a year now, abused daily..lol I used 309L

My boss told me a story of him getting sent out to troubleshoot this wood chopping machine, some kind of shear or snap in the center would occur, they would weld it back together with regular steel rod, wouldn't hold no matter what, so he tried stainless due to it being slightly more flexible, held after that.

That's personally why I use stainless for cast since it gives it a little more flex and I guess my logic is it would be less prone to cracking or breaking off since it will flex a bit.

[motox]

how ever you put it back together, wait to mount it till the machine is in place....lol
craig

[exnailpounder]

Hey Richard...are you gonna fix that damned thing or leave us hangin? Send it to me...I'll fix it.

[LtBadd]

how ever you put it back together, wait to mount it till the machine is in place....lol
craig

sage advice, thanks.

[LtBadd]

Hey Richard...are you gonna fix that damned thing or leave us hangin? Send it to me...I'll fix it.

ok ok !!

[exnailpounder]

Hey Richard...send me that frickin thing and I'll fix it. You were hoping that we all forgot about it didn't you?

[LtBadd]

(yes) Got it cleaned today, hopefully welded tomorrow

[exnailpounder]

(yes) Got it cleaned today, hopefully welded tomorrow

UH HUH! The old Jedi mind trick...never heard that one before

[LtBadd]

Ok here it is, used some preheat and all seemed to go well, heard a few pings.

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[exnailpounder]

What did u use? Looks like SilBr. Nice work!

[LtBadd]

What did u use? Looks like SilBr. Nice work!

Yes per yours and others recommendation, thanks

I went to my LWS and asked (to buy) for a few sticks, and they gave them to me, 3 lengths of 3/32"

[exnailpounder]

Dang...5 thread pages you tease! Jody got you on speed-dial?

[electrode]

Just a followup on where I said I used Super Missileweld to fix the Harbor Freight 12" sander. I was down in the shop with my camera today and took a pic. I am pretty sure I welded both sides but this is the top:

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[GreinTime]

Just a followup on where I said I used Super Missileweld to fix the Harbor Freight 12" sander. I was down in the shop with my camera today and took a pic. I am pretty sure I welded both sides but this is the top:

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You can use 312 stainless next time and not pay for the name!

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[electrode]

Just a followup on where I said I used Super Missileweld to fix the Harbor Freight 12" sander. I was down in the shop with my camera today and took a pic. I am pretty sure I welded both sides but this is the top:

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You can use 312 stainless next time and not pay for the name!

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That is what I heard but never fully believed it as it didn't seem legal to pull such a stunt and get away with it. And the plot thickens and I may be right after all. See this thread for some more info...

http://forum.weldingtipsandtricks.com/v ... =5&t=10978

[GreinTime]

I read it right after I posted this!

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[LtBadd]

That is what I heard but never fully believed it as it didn't seem legal to pull such a stunt and get away with it. And the plot thickens and I may be right after all. See this thread for some more info...

http://forum.weldingtipsandtricks.com/v ... =5&t=10978

Well the chemical compositions for wire are not always exact and can be within a specified range, ex. 7-12%. So a company can have a filler with a trade name for any given alloy, and many do. This has been my understanding, and open to correction.