Cast Iron Repair Welding Techniques - Cast-Iron Repairs. Don't Toss Old Parts--Fix `Em! HOT ROD Staff Writer May 01, 2009. See All 26 Photos. Classic truck restoration often means fixing old parts.

Learning to weld opens up a world of both creative and career opportunities. We’ve taken a close look at the best equipment ...

Known colloquially as "Nickel 99," this rod is designed for TIG welding various types of cast iron. It can also be used for overlay, buildup, and repair, where easily machinable welds are required.

Steel-reinforced epoxy, commonly known as liquid weld, works on cast iron. One example, J-B Weld Cold-Weld Steel Reinforced Epoxy with Hardener, costs $3.60 on Amazon.com for a package with one ...

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Cast-iron skillets can be expensive, ... Growing up he worked on a farm, where he learned to weld, repair, and paint equipment. From the farm he went to work at a classic car dealer, ...

One thing I’ve learned working with metal my whole life is that you just cannot weld cast iron. Once it’s broken, that’s it. BL: That’s a great point.

1. Choose your method. There isn't one welding process suitable for all applications, so you need to consider these factors: the type and thickness of the metal you're welding, how big the job is ...

New metal often comes coated with an anti-rust chemical that must be cleaned prior to welding. Acetone or similar organic solvents are the best, and soapy water can be used as well.

Although some engineers have had success in spot welding steel and aluminum together, ... (Often used to weld high strength steel shafts to cast iron, ...