TIG Welding Cast Iron Repair with Muggy Weld

[@BrandonLund]

MORE WELDING AND FABRICATION VIDEOS HERE:kzbin.info/aero/PLfbf78fMz9Vol0uX2-GNc6mLi75zpqb5f LEARN HOW TO WELD VIDEOS HERE:kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3XEYnxpZp56gJI This video is for demonstration purposes only using a known cast iron material. Do not attempt to repair cast iron pans. If the weld fails there is a high risk of bodily injury, death or fire from hot grease.

[@BrandonLund]

You will love it. Welds like butter!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! I appreciate your support! 🙏👍

[@sidneyhirst1925]

Before I perform any automotive repair I always refer to your video Scotty!!

[@iainportalupi]

It has to be cast steal because this video came out on a Friday and real welders know cast iron videos come out on Thursdays. Just kidding, great video by the way.

[@BrandonLund]

I knew someone was going to say it was cast steel 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for watching and your support 👍

[@MH-on8ol]

Muggy makes a very good product. Imagine if you had welded both sides and cleaned up the porosity.

[@BrandonLund]

I agree, Muggy is good stuff. Welding both sides of cast iron doesn't add strength as you might think. In fact it can do the opposite and increase the chance of failure. If porosity is a concern than it should be brazed not welded.

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

Hey buddy, another good way to practice and a very practical test is grab a part of an ol' brokedown piece of equipment and try to cook the oil out, weld and test. Very rarely do get a new clean part to weld. Good job your gettin better with every vid.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! Great idea and I appreciate your compliment!

[@carpetcleaningprofessor]

I do a lot of cast iron repair with TIG welding using silicon bronze haven't had any fail yet

[@BrandonLund]

Silicone bronze is good stuff...plus it looks nice too 😁

[@jimthomas777]

iamtimyeater , who has 17 pounds of food or more in a iron skillet to begin with, and when was the last time you cooked a log chain

[@richardprice5978]

Does this technique work ?? for high temperatures and pressure vessels like internal combustion engines cylinder heads for fixing spark plug/ injector holes or valve guides and seats or moving the valve stems over by .250 to allow a bigger exhaust valve ( 2.25” inch iron 2G 426 hemi heads and I can use the same valves and valve seats for both the intake and exhaust side ). Sofar I haven’t seen any one on KZbin do any thing like that and I have read about super stock drag racers doing this but because of some of rule books 📚 banning it ( plus moving the valve seats and or ports or massively changing the shape or size ) they got a DNF aka disqualified and kicked out and off the track

[@carpetcleaningprofessor]

@@richardprice5978 I've used silicon bronze to fix all the stuff you it holds up great temperature in pretty darn strong way stronger than the cast iron was the key is heat control more than anything small teeny tiny little bitty bit so that you don't overshock the entire part

[@hansbeamer5725]

Hello. I am Hans Beamer. I bought a new lathe machine three days ago and I have a little problem with a cast iron part that Is broken I was wondering if you could guideme fix it. I'll. Really appreciate your help. Thank you.

[@ardennielsen3761]

would going over all the edges with the tig "like you did making that test spot at 4:38" clean the edges prior to welding?

[@BrandonLund]

It's probably more hassle than anything. Heating would burn out any oil or impurities so you should be good to go.

[@marchofsaints]

IIRC, Lodge pans are actually some of the best mass-produced cast iron cookware you can get. I'm fairly certain they put them through a very good tempering process. Which would be why it didn't shatter. Not to mention, 600 might be on the low side to mess with lattice structure of cast.

[@BrandonLund]

They are awesome! I think your right about the temperature....not hot enough to fracture it.

[@Adk452]

Great work guys

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much!

[@MarkThomas123]

I would say,,, That was a very solid repair..

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@theidahodian4518]

That was a fun video, "Jenga Master Brandon".

[@BrandonLund]

Hahahahahaha I love it! Thanks man! @theidahodian4518

[@ajsironworks3937]

The reason this help up well is........because you are a good welder who did a good job. Nice work

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks brother I appreciate your kind words!

[@geralddrolet1456]

It would be interesting to see what a new frame pan would do when it’s breaking point is

[@BrandonLund]

@Gerald Drolet if you check out the cast iron playlist I have a video in there where I did exactly that. I think you will be surprised 👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZacdn-AppyNn9E

[@ronimbeau4868]

Great explanation. I feel schooled!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! I appreciate your support and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I had a lot of fun with this one.

[@ricksleadsheet6711]

WOW!!! AMAZING!!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@victoryfirst2878]

This is a GINGA game.

[@drickard67]

Surprised the steel out of me...lol I was in the army with a guy named Casteel.

[@BrandonLund]

D Rickard Hahahaha is see what you did there! cast-steel!

[@bigblue1402]

Well done . That'll keep the sceptics quiet

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy! 👍

[@chrisallen3741]

What kind of rod would you use if you had to weld this pan for the use of food

[@BrandonLund]

I'm not sure if any of these fillers would be safe for food.

[@chrisallen3741]

Just wondering because you mentioned it….to me id never do that…just because its not worth the hassle…lol

[@AndreSchurer]

Hi! I was wonderingIs there a rod that could be considered food safe for such a repair?

[@BrandonLund]

To my knowledge the only food grade rod is 316l but it does not work welding cast. You might be able to get away with 308l but its not considered "food grade" but its cleaner than cast.

[@fortnoxz71]

** what color tungsten did you use for tigging this repair??

[@BrandonLund]

Pink

[@keithparady2594]

Good one

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you Ronald! I had a lot of fun with this one.

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

Brandon Lund my teenage brother wants to know more information of how you properly slowly stick your finger in

[@BrandonLund]

Tell him "very carefully" 🤣🤣🤣

[@CarlJohnson-ry3gc]

@@BrandonLund put some ear wax on your finger first

[@BrandonLund]

@Carl Johnson 🤢🤮 I think I just threw up in my mouth a little lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

@@BrandonLund .lol shet .or spit on it ..hee haaa

[@BrandonLund]

🤮🤮🤮🤢🤢🤣🤣🤣

[@felixmeow6221]

Brandon can i send you my pan? i drooped my Griswold pan this morning and the handle broke off im bummed is was my egg pan i need to find someone to rescue it

[@BrandonLund]

Hey Felix, sorry to hear about your pan buddy but for liability reasons I cant. God forbid if the weld ever failed and hot grease burned someone or burned down their house. I couldnt live with myself knowing that I hurt someone. Sorry man. I know this isnt the answer you were hoping for. Brandon

[@felixmeow6221]

Thanks for replying yeah it sucks the way the world is today ... sue happy i didn't expect to get it fixed anyways. its in the trash i'm gonna see if i can find another one same make and model this one had sentimental value to me it was the mother-in-law's handed down to the wife who has passed as well. i still have about 6 or 7 pans the same vintage that i use all the time. nothing like cast iron. Thanks Brandon

[@elmarvlog4624]

God job sir

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!

[@gwenroney3972]

All the welding cast iron friends I have, said nickel rod is safe for repair, why do you say it isn't?

[@BrandonLund]

Nickel is a carcinogen. Some people can get nickel poisioning from just having skin contact. It's a great repair filler metal but i would not use nickel on anything that has contact with food just to be safe.

[@gwenroney3972]

@@BrandonLund I'm allergic or was anyway to nickel, so what is a safe alternative?

[@BrandonLund]

@@gwenroney3972silicon bronze is a very good repair but if you dont have torches I have had really good luck with 7018.

[@tanksoldier9770]

Nice repair , new game call it JUNKA ,steel toe boots not excluded , Ha Ha

[@BrandonLund]

I like it!!! There is a free emergency room visit with each round!

[@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear]

Glad i use nickel chromium filler before watching this video. I did use the filler and i got crack on the tack right away. I was only using 40 amps and it still crack maybe because i didnt preheat?

[@BrandonLund]

Preheat is really the key, plus an insulated cool down

[@davidcraft4909]

I just thought of something that nobody ever mentions about cast iron. It doesn't rust as bad as steel. steel tends to get rust pits and rust through and cast iron gets a thin rust layer but stays like that. Think about it there are houses that have 60 year cold cast iron water pipes that are still working today.

[@BrandonLund]

Great point David!

[@davidcraft4909]

@@BrandonLund It might sound dumb, but I feel like I can tell cast iron just by its looks and color. with some clues on what it is and how old it is. if its 80 years old and its a solid cast its probably cast iron, lol.

[@maybeyeano]

My great aunt repaired a broke pressure cooker with cake mix and two paper clips

[@BrandonLund]

Then this should be a breeze for her 👍

[@maybeyeano]

@@BrandonLund speaking of breeze, she fixed our ceiling fan with 2 sticks of blackjack gum and a claw and ball end of a table leg

[@chrisallen3741]

I’m looking into welding a bit of tube onto a cast iron drive shaft for my John Deere garden tractor…not to be confused with these little tractors..this is 4wd…lol

[@chrisallen3741]

I want to extend it so i dont have to buy a driveshaft which is the corrrect size

[@BrandonLund]

I don't blame you. Are you sure the drive shaft is cast iron? I thought they were usually steel

[@chrisallen3741]

The shaft that slides into the yoke is steel but it is cast…maybe cast steel..im not sure….

[@chrisallen3741]

I just want to extend it so the square tube can not slip out

[@chrisallen3741]

I’m not really sure but, im thinking they wouldnt make something like that….only because it’s a critical part…if it were to break it could cause extreme damage, maybe life threatening….least that was my deduction after reading some specs…on a police vehicle i used to work on years ago…i have the entire service manual for the crown Vic..police version @@BrandonLund

[@levirugheimer3131]

You actually never hardened that pan when you quenched it. I can only guess that is why you quenched it. The carbon in cast iron does not come out of its matrix at those temperatures you showed in the video. Just a tip from a blacksmith!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man. I just assumed that shocking it by going from hot to cold would possibly weaken it.

[@eloyworkshop541]

😲😲😲😲😲👌👌👌👌

[@BrandonLund]

Elroy Workshop Thanks! 👍👊

[@jackiel3093]

Pretty impressive! Side note you may want to make a run to the redemption center! Thirsty much? P.S great thumbnail!

[@BrandonLund]

All that welding makes me thirsty! 🤣🍺😁

[@jimpumphrey7713]

I think if you would have welded both sides, it would have taken a lot more weight to break it.

[@BrandonLund]

@Jim Pumphrey since you brought it up, here is the answer 😉 thanks for watching buddy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3-rcqebpJKkrck

[@jimpumphrey7713]

Thanks for your reply. I didn't realize the cast pan was a series. I would still be curious to see how it would hold up by welding both sides with the TIG like the original welding. If you have time. Thanks