[TheForge] Brooms and Welding Cast

[schade at acegroup.cc]

On Dec 9, 2005, at 3:26 PM, Washington, Aubrey O. wrote:

> I'm actually better at gas welding than arc welding on small things.  
> I would like to think it's because I only have an A/C welder, but 
> secretly I know I'm just a lousy welder.
>
> Okay, so let's assume I'm going to use the O/A torch for this repair.  
> What are the relative merits of brazing vs. gas welding with cast iron 
> rod?  In use, this piece can be under quite a bit of stress.
>
> Aubrey
>


Aubrey,

My welding took a real leap forward when I got an automatic darkening 
welding hood. Being able to see what I was doing made all the 
difference.

Bob