Dale Peters Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I recently acquired an anvil (a Trenton, I believe) in really decent shape except for a deep gouge in the horn near the tip. The gouge is about a 1/2 inch deep by 3/4 of inch across. I'd like to fill it in by welding, then grinding to shape. One site recommended using 6010 rod. Can I use 7018AC, which I have plenty of, or should I get some 6010? I also have a wire welder. Do I need to preheat? I'm thinking (and hoping) this should be a pretty basic fix, since I'm not dealing with the face of the anvil. Am I right? Any suggestions and cautions would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Dale 7018 is preferable, and yes a preheat would be wise, I just soot with pure acetylene and then preheat around the area till the soot dissappears when I repair the horn or the face. I always peen the weld well with a small hammer before I grind off the excess to stress relieve and also to take care of any internal porosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Peters Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Irnsrgn, thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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