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Conference 7.286::home_work

Title:	Home_work
Notice:	Check Directory (6.3) before writing a new note
Moderator:	CSLALL::NASEAM::READIO

Created:	Tue Nov 05 1991
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2100
Total number of notes:	78741

932.0. "Fixing broken iron wheel" by SSGVAX::BARRETT () Tue Sep 05 1989 09:23

    Quick question... I have a cast iron wheel that has cracked in half.
    What would be the best method, assuming there is one, of putting
    the wheel back together?
    
    I realize it probably can not be sodered.  What about drilling the
    cast iron wheel on both sides of the split and bolting a short piece
    of steel to pull the two sides together?
    
    Any responses or pointers are appreciated.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
932.1	It's not impossible to weld cast stuff	SHARE::CARDINAL		`Tue Sep 05 1989 09:31`	6
	I had a cast iron lathe stand repaired by a welder. They cannot use a normal welder but instead use "heliarc welding?". I know that cast iron repair is specialized and think this is the name that was mentioned. Anyway, the process worked fine but I also wasn't rolling it around as a wheel is wont to do. Ken
932.2		JUPITR::GOSS		`Tue Sep 05 1989 11:32`	4
	cast iron is repaired using a method called "brazing".after the repair is made the part should be cooled down gradually.do not cool with water.don't know your location but there is a company in fitchburg called lambs iron works who could probably help.
932.3	I vote for welding..	WFOV12::KOEHLER	3wks off..did you miss me?	`Fri Sep 15 1989 10:18`	6
	re.0 Take it to a welding shop. The Mad Weldor....Jim.............who does a lot of cast iron repairs but I live in the Western part of Mass.
932.4	on the wife's "list" !	ICS::STUART	I drive route zoo	`Mon Aug 14 1995 10:24`	17
	This kinda fits here ...... Over the weekend I managed to break a Wrought Iron decoration that is a cherished gift of my wifes. (just call me Mudd !) It's an old fashion bicycle (big front wheel, tiny rear wheel). There is a single bar (~1/4 thick) that extends to the back of the bike that the rear wheel "was" attached to. It only attaches to one spot which is where it broke. Soldering and super glue did not work (I was desparate). Can this be repaired ? Anyone in this notesfiles have the equipment to do it ? Anyone know of someone in the Maynard/Leominster area that I could take this to ? Randy, uh I mean Mudd
932.5		DELNI::OTA		`Mon Aug 14 1995 10:30`	8
	Randy If this is wrought Iron just take it to a welding shop and have it welded back together. There will be a slight bulge where the braze is made, but you can cover that back up with paint and you won't really notice it. Brian