Cast Iron Welding
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clevalley
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I was always told you cannot weld/weld to cast iron, but you can wrought iron....
I will double check with my god father, he is a master welder.
clevalley
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Not sure, but it would be a soft joint.
I just ran into one of our welders outside of my building and he said;
"you can preheat a nickel rod and use it or use a certanium (sp?) rod, then cool the weld quickly by pouring sand on it to cool it. The whole process is an "art" and you have one chance to do it - and even then it may or may not hold all that well.
You can use mild steel wire in a MIG welder using 75/25 argon/CO2 gas, but have to use a low setting. If you can V groove the metal to lay the bead in.
Either way the weld is not strong and you cannot machine it."
Huntr - if any of the above means anything to you, go for it!
huntr1
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Most likely it means that the Venture Crew will be buying me a new 12 qt. dutch oven.Huntr - if any of the above means anything to you, go for it!
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willie
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That would probably be the cheapest alternative.
huntr1
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Cabelas' 12 qt. is $75.00 (if I remember correctly) plus shipping.
Gotta check Beacon Surplus.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Huntr - if any of the above means anything to you, go for it!
It means you try J.B. Weld
belvak
Happy Camper
I read the title of this thread as "Cast Iron Wedding" and thought of BCP and Pan Lady!!! 
huntr1
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If they have the missing piece of the handle, that may be an option for THEM after they buy me a replacement.It means you try J.B. Weld
GWguy
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It means you try J.B. Weld
Will J.B. hold up to heat after it cures?
belvak
Happy Camper
Huntr1, this might be an option. Of course, you could always have them get you a new one, then order a replacement lid for the old one.
Cast Iron Covers and Accessories
clevalley
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It means you try J.B. Weld
I've seen it used to hold a hanger on a tractor cast iron block. :shrug: It would be worth it to try.
ironintestines
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Cast iron is difficult to work with because of the carbon ratios being all over the chart & the amount of impurities typically found in cast. You won't really know what you have until you start working w/ it. Cast iron is very finicky.
The process is systematic- Prep, preheat, work, slow cool (sand, kitty litter to control stress (to help it not crack)) If it cools too fast it can crack. Arc or Mig will work. Mig will be easier for the novice.
Give Stauffers machine shop a call- (301) 884-8186.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
I've seen it used on oil pans but tha't probably not as hot as an oven.
desertrat
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Something like a stainless steel boat cleat.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
J-B Weld Company - J-B WELD Product Information
It's good to 500 degrees
I used it to fix a crack across the deck of my old push mower
It's good to 500 degrees
I used it to fix a crack across the deck of my old push mower
ironintestines
Non-Premo
That's a good idea. I'd hate to weld the handle on & the lid cracks. Mechanically fastening might be the best option to salvage the lid.
