Old cast iron soap kettle

[dragoneggs]

Okay. SO now you’re saying the problem is you need MORE cracks??

As long as they are wise cracks.

 

[yomax4]

If welding or brazing really isn't needed, sand blast, Fill the crack with JB weld and paint it black. It'll look great.
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[dragoneggs]

If welding or brazing really isn't needed, sand blast, Fill the crack with JB weld and paint it black. It'll look great.
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I deal with adhesives as part of my business and although I might choose another brand , I cannot argue with this advice.

 

[oosik]

The crack is directly behind the "handle hook" on the right hand side in the pictures - not visible. Its not that long - from the lip a bit over 1/3 of the way to the bottom. For use as a flower pot - the crack will make no difference. I was planning on trying to make old fashion lye soap - the crack would be a problem here.

Soo - I will try JB weld and brown spray paint and buy a couple of bars of lye soap at the local feed & seed store.