double horn Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi, I have a cast iron anvil stand with a fine crack that runs for about 8 or 10 inches from the bottom up towards a corner, but not into the corner. Would it be possible to silver solder the cracked stand? I looked at some other posts on here and saw other methods with mixed reviews.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Your best bet is send it to a professional welding shop equipped to weld cast iron that size. Sure it can be silver soldered or brazed but controlled heating and cooling needs to be done properly or you're putting it at risk.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Have to second Frosty. I have seen small block chevys mated (V16 700ci 700hp any one?!) and even cast anvils repaired. Not exactly cheep but they are not making cast stands anymore. Some shops are even abble to grind and tecture the weld as to make it nearly invisable. Brazing, either silver, brass or copper are options (preheat and controled cooling are highly recommended) as is drilling a hole to kill the crack, drill and rivit a plate at the foot of the crack and intall a few rivits along the crack (think liberty bell) all in all I'd poney uo the coin for a good welder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double horn Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Hi, thanks guys, I figure I will get a pro to weld it up. It is a big stand around 2.5 inches thick so I may have a hard time getting it to temp for silver solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwolfforgeca Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Its not worth the time & pain to repair weld it right !!!easier to just make another steel ! stand -- believe me& 2+ inch thick you're gonna need a oven ! to get to temp & cast rod is not cheap & you'er gonna need alot of it !!make or find another standSteve's Welding & Fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 If memory serves I have seen threaded rod used indted of rivets, drill and tap holes along and at the terminis of the crack. The addition of a claml wound help. I would be tempted to fill the inside with foam sealant as well. The truth is if the crack can be stabilized, the stand its self will probbably out live us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 If you are a decent welder, have the time, equipment and don't mind the color mismatch Nickle rod works nicely on cast iron. Still, no matter what it's at risk. No matter what you decide you need to drill a stop hole at the end of the crack to help prevent it spreading farther.I was a certified welder and haven't repaired the cast iron rivet forge I have out back and it's a nothing to lose situation as it's nor really functional right now.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 A right proper blacksmith repair will add tons of character to your set up; (and I will pile on with the drill a stop hole just beyond the visible end of the crack). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double horn Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 403 forbidden over and over. This is a test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double horn Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 I WILL POST WHEN I CAN WRITE MORE THAN A SENTANCE WITHOUT BEING FORBIDDEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 We all feel your pain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Double horn - try writing your post and copy it before posting. Then after the forbidden message. paste it quickly and try again. Sometimes works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) What I decided to do if forbidden, well before is copy the post and if Forbidden send the pasted message in the "REPORT post" message I send to Admin. I've found that I can exit the thread, come back, paste and post successfully pretty often. . . . Stillllllll. <sigh>As frustrating as it is I'm sure glad I'm not Admin trying to debug this platform.Frosty The Lucky. Edited June 30, 2015 by Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double horn Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 I definitely want to fix the cast stand even though a fabricated steel stand would work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double horn Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Basically, I have a matched set (anvil and stand) and want to keep them both together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double horn Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 I will try, I am almost always forbidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceye Blue Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 What about stitch locking it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ok, so keep them together but only use one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceye Blue Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Google stitch lock castings, you may find it very useful .We used to use it to repair Machine beds very effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double horn Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 I will see which costs less stitchlock or welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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