[TheForge] Anvil Repair - 7018 Rod use

[Jerry Frost]

Dan: I'd say the MG750 is buildup rod and a version of just what I was 
talking about.

Keeping lohy rod out of the elements only really applies if it has to pass 
high spec inspection as in pipe welding. For general shop work it's not so 
critical.

Jer
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "dan tull" <dantull at numail.org>
To: "Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Anvil Repair - 7018 Rod use


> Why are you using 7018?
>
> It's a low Hydrogen rod used by pipe and tank welders that have to have
> x-ray/magnaflux. Soon as you open the can, it starts absorbing and 
> ruining.
> That's why they throw away partial boxes at the end of the day.  The 70XX 
> is
> stronger(harder??) than 60XX only in tension.Anvil pounding is 
> compression.
>
> Why don't you look at MG750 rod. It was created for repair for the ROCK
> CRUSHING industry.
> HIGHEST IMPACT rod. Not abrasaweld that just grinds off hard. Extra 
> benefit:
> NO pre-post heating. DUH! Plus it is excellent for welding dis-similar
> carbon steels(as in mild hardy tangs to high carbon tools).  Lay a base w/ 
> a
> 6011 "plunge" rod to tie face to body, and lay MG750 over. Hint : watch 
> out
> for popping slag as your weld cools.
>
> Expensive? $2/stick, so split a box w/ another smith.
>
> I have patched up many anvils in 24 yrs, and have not had a failure w/ 
> this
> rod.
> And I don't own stock in MG.
>