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Need Advice On Welding Cast Iron !

Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 6:32 pm
by rahtreelimbs
I have am old cast iron chair that is used as a garden ornament. One of the legs had broken off and needs welded. Besides the typical cleaning and beveling what else needs done and what rod would be used?

Re: Need Advice On Welding Cast Iron !

Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:46 pm
by sedanman
If it's purely ornamental, just mig it.

Re: Need Advice On Welding Cast Iron !

Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:15 pm
by Coldman
My advice is to use "EZ WELD TIG WIRE" for this repair, here is the link to their website https://ezweldtigwire.com/

Watch the tube on how to prep, its easy to use, is strong and pre/post heat/peening not required.
Just don't go putting big bevels in your prep otherwise you will have to braze or other involved process.