[TheForge] Anvil Refacing

[Steve Smith]

Do you have that right--$2.20 per rod? Here I thought the Stoody rod was 
expensive at $5.50 per pound. Whatever works.

Steve

Dan Tull wrote:

> I sure wish some of you would try some refinishing w/ the rods we have been using for about 10 years.
> We have had excellent luck, no call backs, not chipping, and it makes it so easy, everyone can start
> refacing anvils. You can tie top to base w/ 6010/6011 as underlayment.
> 
> MG750 rod. from MG Industries, for the rock crushing industry, "highest impact"resistance
> 
> Pros:
> Used to join dis-similar steels( tool to mild)
> NO PREHEAT
> Hammer to stress relieve
> Work hardens
> Can be re- coated w/ Mg760 for addtional hardness
> 
> Cons:
> Cost-  $2.20 each rod
> Availibility- I have two local dealers that carry them ( Holox )
> Color match- high manganeze so it rusts out silver
> 
> More later.
> dan tull
> georgia
> abba, afc, S.C. psba, obg,sofa
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