[TheForge] Gas welding cast iron

Sun Feb 3 21:21:01 2002

Dave,
Yes there is a special cast iron filler rod (usually a square
profile)...also need to use flux made specifically for cast iron.  I'd just
use Ni rod and stick weld it, though.
George.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Brown" <[email protected]>
To: "TheForge" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 11:29 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Gas welding cast iron

> Is there a special filler rod needed for gas (oxy/acet) welding cast
> iron.  The piece in question will be subjected to high temperatures when
in
> use, so brazing is probably out of the question.  (gas forge door)
>
> Or would I be better off heating it up (relatively small, not thick) and
> arc welding with high nickle rod?
>
> Dave Brown
> Blacksmith/Tinsmith
> Green Bay, WI
> ABANA, UMBA, GoM, MODA, ARG
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