Repairs to cast iron

[f350ca]

Getting much better as you go Izzy. Haven't tried it yet, haven't brazed anything in a while but read somewhere to use the paste silver solder flux on the weld area with the flux cover rod. Makes sense.

Greg

 

[Ulma Doctor]

looking good Izzy!
i knew you could do anything you put your mind to!

 

[Mister Ed]

As others above have mentioned, Brazing is OK for closing up small cracks and filling voids. but the proper way is to fill and weld the broken area with a similar iron filler.

I hate to say it but I have had 8' windmill wheel hubs that were broken in half (radially) brazed back together and they hold up fine in the wind.

 

[Izzy]

Thanks! Ive learned alot the past few months and got the confidence boost I needed to start tackling bigger projects, like the steady rest! I honestly thought it was too broken to repair but I'm glad I collected the pieces! If all goes well on the steady rest brazing I'll braze the gears. Good thing the shop is slow and I can work on my own projects