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I have done a lot of single point threading but because I did not have a tap or die in that size. I never had a choice. *If doing blind R/H threading use reverse and start the thread inside so tool

I think I do more single-point threading than tap or die threading.? ? Certainly in larger thread sizes (1/2" and up), and certainly not in small thread sizes (less than 1/4").? ? Projects I do

I found someone interested a color match is a real pain. It is surprising of different colors in cast iron. I like brazing too it does great job and can done with almost sun glasses and a torch. I

There are some Ni based rods that do a reasonable job of color matching cast iron. Success is helped with experience - find a welder who's done it repeatedly. Us mere mortals are more likely to be

This is project I plan to do for a long time A flame eater engine aka candle eater engine. See file section for complete set of drawings Dave

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After I sold my business I work as Repair Machinist.? You see a lot of attempts at cast iron repair.? JB weld was one best to see , you had take time to remove all JB from casting. This same for bad

This Old Tony has a video about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usRMtTFKpmI <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usRMtTFKpmI> It’s not easy. In the past when I”ve had to repair a cast iron

As a life long mechanic and also a shop owner, I never ever messed with welding or brazing cast iron. If it needed to be done I took it to a pro. Mickey moused work will always fail. If it's

I use both I like brazing over using cast iron rod But cast iron rod is closer match. Dave

Look into brazing. Usually quite successful in bonding cast iron. Surface prep is the key for either welding or brazing. Gordon Gordon Taylor gptaylor98363@... Those that say a job cannot be

??? ??? YA need to use a nickel rod & pre heat but not too hot & go slow & let cool often is the way I was taught way way back . I've always bee luck enough to be around some real good wenders

help if you know casting iron how can we weld it? I have an old tool, a type of miter saw for wood that is broken, the parts seem impossible to weld or repair with a screw Can cast iron be

Yes, that's fine.? ?The "this" I commented on is the separate spacer, which the 8x's I mentioned do not have. -- Lone Tree, Colorado? ?USA

I have machine a lot of cast iron most a high quality class 45 . It has dill look just machining. The Chinese cast iron has a brighter can not till you why. Dave

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That’s not necessarily something you want to remove. If it’s not rust, it’s likely oil, bluing (which doesn’t have to be blue) or some other rust preventative, some might be the finish left

Most lathe use a casting for head stock and bolted to bed. Most turret lathes and screw machines have the head stock and bed cat together. Dave

In plating they use acid. Dave

This is peripheral to lathes I guess, hope it's OK to ask.? Have a couple of items from another lathe that I'm cleaning up and repurposing for my 7x. I'm guessing you all have seen older bare metal