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by Gonzowerke
Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding A-2 tool steel to cast iron.
Replies: 4
Views: 989

Welding A-2 tool steel to cast iron.

Long story short, I need an anvil, and have limited funds. Harbor freight has a $60 anvil that is everything you would expect a $60 anvil to be. Soft, dentable with a 3 pound cross pein, etc.etc.etc. The hot ticket seems to be to weld a piece of A-2 on there as a work surface. Total setback will be ...
by Gonzowerke
Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Bronze welding for mild or 4130?
Replies: 6
Views: 879

Re: Bronze welding for mild or 4130?

Thanks for the welcome! I know it's not really welding, but I always hear it called that. Before I ask away, let me tell you what I want to do. I am building a 1978 Honda CB750K. I want to convert the swingarm from twin shock to monoshock. I was considering using Bronze welding to add the bracing an...
by Gonzowerke
Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Bronze welding for mild or 4130?
Replies: 6
Views: 879

Bronze welding for mild or 4130?

Newbie here, looking for info on gas torch use for mating tubing with bronze filler rod. This board does seem to be TIG/MIG/Stick centric, but I know someone out there has experience outside those methods.

Is this the right place to ask my questions?


Thanks