Treadle Iron Brazing
#1
Treadle Iron Brazing
Has anyone had cast iron treadle frame breaks brazed?
Recently, a New Home Climax joined my collection of treadles. Unfortunately a part of the cast iron was broken right where the treadle wheel connects. At $35 my investment is minimal and the machine is in decent shape.
I'd love to hear how others have fixed the cast iron portion of their treadles. I know that welding the usual way is not possible!
Recently, a New Home Climax joined my collection of treadles. Unfortunately a part of the cast iron was broken right where the treadle wheel connects. At $35 my investment is minimal and the machine is in decent shape.
I'd love to hear how others have fixed the cast iron portion of their treadles. I know that welding the usual way is not possible!
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I've had cast iron brazed before and it's lasted some 30 odd years. The jack handle from my 78 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Anywho, a local machine, welding, fabrication shop says they can do it but it will cost me around $70.00 for the two breaks on the first frame.
I've been told by another welder that's because it takes a special rod to do the job and make it right.
Joe
Anywho, a local machine, welding, fabrication shop says they can do it but it will cost me around $70.00 for the two breaks on the first frame.
I've been told by another welder that's because it takes a special rod to do the job and make it right.
Joe
#5
There are "special" rods... The normal ones are just high nickle content, then there are the "secret" special ones that promise the world but can be used with a hair dryer ......the real cost in what you were quoted is in labor. To do a real good cast iron weld requires a good preheat and carefully post repair heat treat of the whole area. Cast is very prone to cracking after the repair. I happen to be staying with a relative that is a certified welding instructor....I will pick his brain tomarrow. I'll let you all know.
#6
There are "special" rods... The normal ones are just high nickle content, then there are the "secret" special ones that promise the world but can be used with a hair dryer ......the real cost in what you were quoted is in labor. To do a real good cast iron weld requires a good preheat and carefully post repair heat treat of the whole area. Cast is very prone to cracking after the repair. I happen to be staying with a relative that is a certified welding instructor....I will pick his brain tomarrow. I'll let you all know.
#7
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Location: Millville, NJ
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A good welder with an oxyacetylene torch and tanks can do it no problem. We've had lots of cast farm machinery brazed. Whether it's feasible for a treadle base would depend on the value placed on the base minus the cost of the job.
Jon
Jon
#8
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The problem of simply replacing the broken part is that all treadle bases are not the same size. I've tried a couple times to replace the broken piece on my 9W-7 treadle and both replacement pieces were a different size. They looked the same, but off buy a bit.
Luckily the second one is close enough to be used.
If I could find a welder that would do the job for a price I could afford I'd have it repaired .
Joe
Luckily the second one is close enough to be used.
If I could find a welder that would do the job for a price I could afford I'd have it repaired .
Joe
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
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Ought to work if the guy is good at his job. My Dad brazed the arm on a FW that carries the thread up and down as it stitches. THe local sewing shop didn't want to touch the job and didn't think it could be done. Still working fine after 30 years.
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