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nickhuts
04-07-2012, 06:32 PM
I am needing someone in the next couple weeks to weld my spring perch onto the center section. There is only one I need this done on.

biggin69
04-07-2012, 06:48 PM
You can do it. It is all about preheating the cast and controlling to cool down so it does not cool too fast and crack.

gothodgie
04-07-2012, 07:04 PM
i have done it a few times and not hold a problem... Like Biggin said just make it is nice and hot and try to let it cool as slow as possible... the stuff i have done has been smaller stuff and i could just put it in the oven at 450 for about 15 minutes and then take it out and go right to the welder... I don't think i would try it with a 110 welder tho...

:beers:

TomH
04-07-2012, 09:51 PM
You can do it. It is all about preheating the cast and controlling to cool down so it does not cool too fast and crack.

x2

A Rosebud is your best friend for this kind of work.

GPER
04-07-2012, 10:28 PM
I used a torpedo heater, mig welded it, put it in front of the heater again and pulled it away to cool it down. I know mig isn't the best, but it was nothing important.

nickhuts
04-07-2012, 11:52 PM
Thats all I have is a mig.

tjrider
04-08-2012, 10:02 AM
If your not comfortable doing it, I will. Its no big deal. I weld everyday for a living

nickhuts
04-08-2012, 05:36 PM
If your not comfortable doing it, I will. Its no big deal. I weld everyday for a living

and your close to home! Thanks I will PM ya when I am ready:beers:

tjrider
04-08-2012, 06:26 PM
I may need to weld a front bumper at your place if I could.;)

nickhuts
04-08-2012, 07:24 PM
Feel free too!