Posted by 135 Fan on April 18, 2009 at 21:32:32 from (68.149.56.30):
In Reply to: Back in business posted by Billy NY on April 18, 2009 at 20:31:51:
It looks good. It pays to take the time to do it right and prep it like you did. A couple of things you could do if you have another repair. In the first picture you left a notch at the end that could start a crack. Maybe you filled it in later? When you're about to finish your weld, go backwards for a second to fill the crater. Cracks can start at the crater. Even better is to start the weld at each end and overlap the craters in the middle. Cracks don't normally start in the middle and it's easier to start at an edge than finish a weld at the edge, especially if it is thinner or beveled like yours was. Probably was cast steel. Cast iron usually leaves a rougher looking bead. It should hold for 40 acres. Did you use 7018? Dave
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