Boyhowdy2113

If you want to remove alot of metal, your best bet in a NORTON Stone CUP wheel. Once that is done, go to a 36 grit disc, then a 50 grit, 80 grit, and finish with a 100 grit. All Made By NORTON. As for build up rod, Hard facing rods are for abrasion, more than Impact. I used Mangenese rod to build up mine, and after 15 years, it is still holding up good. I hope this helps.

Very nice work. You should be very proud.

I would suggest Preheating and holding the temp around 450 degrees. Pein after each pass,this will relieve any undo stress. 7018 should work fine. when completely welded, throw a blanket over it,(not wrapped tight),to keep it from cooling too fast.

It would make a Fine door stop.

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Looks good to me. Great job.

Good Job,I Like it. Nothing to criticize. Most of us are our own worst critics,we see flaws in our work that no one else does.