TIG Welding Cast Iron Repair with Muggy Weld

TIG Welding Cast Iron Repair with Muggy Weld. Cast iron can be tricky to repair because it's prone to cracking. Follow along as I repair a broken cast iron skillet handle using specialty welding rods with TIG. I also show you 5 ways to determine if your part is cast iron or cast steel. This repair method uses a preheat and a cool down. For this repair I used Muggy Weld #77 welding electrodes for it's excellent crack resistance properties.

After the repair was made, I wanted to see just how strong a piece of welded cast iron really is, so I clamped the handle to the workbench and began stacking weight on the skillet until eventually the weld failed! Wait until you see the results!

This is just a demonstration. I chose to weld this skillet to eliminate any accusations that this is made from anything other than cast iron.

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Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only and as such, you should not attempt to do any of the things you see me doing. Always read and follow the manufacturer’s safety guidelines before handling tools. Seek professional advice and training before using any welding equipment. Never operate any tool without wearing the proper personal protective equipment. Final warning, Do not attempt to do any of the things you see me doing! DO NOT WELD YOUR CAST IRON COOKWARE WITH THIS OR ANY OTHER WELDING ELECTRODE. WELDING ELECTRODES CAN BE POISONOUS.

[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.

[sidneyhirst]

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

[MH-onol]

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

[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.

[carpetcleaningprofessor]

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

[MarkThomas]

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

[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.

[geralddrolet]

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

[theidahodian]

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

[drickard]

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

[ajsironworks]

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

[bigblue]

Well done . That'll keep the sceptics quiet

[overbuiltautomotive]

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

[ardennielsen]

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?

[AndreSchurer]

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

[tanksoldier]

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

[gwenroney]

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

[HenryTheBoilermakerrdYear]

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?

[chrisallen]

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

[chodechotchney]

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