[AT] Looking for a cast iron welder

[David Trompower]

if it is applicable,  try talking to Steve,..... he is very knowledgeable  with many metals, including cast iron, and what he can make metal do for him, is amazing.  he can be reached at:

B 2 Designs LtdPlace page154 Bevan Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115-7153
(704) 660-1560


> From: sales at heirloom-organic.com
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 06:45:47 -0700
> Subject: Re: [AT] Looking for a cast iron welder
> 
> We are welding the D8 block now. It is an interesting challenge to find
> someone who really can do the job anywhere. Good luck with the shop named by
> Charlie in his posting. I have always done small work myself, but blocks I
> shied away from because of the heating issue (i.e. use of an oven or torch
> to keep the heat constant and slow enough cool down to not re-crack.) I may
> have to try a block myself soon....
>           Grant Brians
>           Hollister,California Vegetable, Fruit and Nut farmer
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of Al Jones
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 7:36 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: [AT] Looking for a cast iron welder
> 
> 
> Based on the subject line, I know most folks are thinking "just find another
> one."  But let me explain:  my white demonstrator Farmall Super A has a
> cracked block.  It is down in the "corner," where the block bolts to the
> steering gear housings.  If you have ever seen a Farmall Cub with a stress
> crack on the RH side of the block, usually from being "jerked around" trying
> to pull it out of the mud, it's in the same place on my Super A.  It's 100%
> fixable I believe, and though if it were any other tractor, I would find
> another block.  But since this is a demonstrator I have decided that it is
> more important to keep the original block than try to find a replacement.
> 
> So, anyone know of a good welding shop in NC, preferably eastern NC, that
> can weld cast iron?  Any/all leads appreciated!
> 
> Al
> 
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