Cast Iron Repair

[charlz]

I forgot to mention you probably have to go through most of that thread to get all the posts where he talks about the spray weld process. Interesting thread though!

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

I see the Victor and Stoody ones sold at shows for about $250.00. You get 2 bottles of powder and 3 sizes of tips. One is a multiflame for large area coverage. There are lessor quality brands out there but Stoody makes most of the powders. B tanks are ok, It's the oxygen you have to worry about. If it's a 20cf you wont get a lot done but compare usage to brazing. The reason the Victor/Stoody one is so expensive is that they make you buy the Handle with the kit. Some already have a Victor handle. It's just a cool fun and easy way to do build up, Fix cast iron and do light hard surfacing. Make sure to ask your distributor to show you..I assure you that you will enjoy running it and think of many uses. I just fix'd a couple teeth on an ATV rear end ring gear. Saved $165.00..

I have done a little searching and the cheapest I have found is around $480 For a kit to do the spray weld. I think this is something I would like to experiment with. Does this process take a lot of practice to get good results. How expensive are the powders.
Bill

 

[deereman75]

If I could find one for $250, I would really consider one. But the cheepest I found was over $400... I guess next time I am at air liquide I will ask if they carry them.