[TheForge] Brooms and Welding Cast

[Washington, Aubrey O.]

Frosty,
Thanks for the encouragement.  I had been using mainly E6011 because of its deep penetration and ability to work on the dirty scrap I have around the shop.  But recently I tried some E6013 with somewhat prettier results.  I still need lots more practice.
 
For those following the saga of the broke cast iron post drill part:  Over the weekend I got started forging a replacement part.  (Only had a couple of hours in the shop, so I didn't get it finished.)  My plan is to try brazing the original after I get the replacement finished.
 
Aubrey

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Jerry Frost
Sent: Fri 12/9/2005 7:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Brooms and Welding Cast



Lousy welder eh Aubry?

Kind of reminds me of what the horse trainer said about straightening out a
problem horse. His cure, "Wet saddle blankets."

In your case, there's nothing wrong with your welding skills burning rod
won't cure. It's just like anything; given the basic eye hand coordination
to hold the tools properly, everything else is knowledge and practice.

Frosty
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If it ain't forged
it ain't real.
Wrought iron is.
The FrostWorks

Meadow Lakes, AK.


From: "Washington, Aubrey O." <awashington at ou.edu>



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


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