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| Jonfb64:
Hi to all in the collective :borg: This is my first post and I am in need of some assistance to repair a Fobco bench drill cast iron table. Here's the problem :scratch: I was thinking of arc welding but have read elsewhere that this is really difficult and also leaves hard spots that are unmachineable. The other options i can see is drilling and tapping for threaded mild steel rod, riveting mild steel plugs or adding a plate over the top. Jon |
| spuddevans:
Hi there Jon :wave: Welcome to Madmodder :mmr: I'm sorry I can't help you with your request, but I'm sure that someone will chime in with some help soon :thumbup: Tim |
| Rob.Wilson:
Hi and Welcome to Madmodder Jon :wave: OUCH that's bad :Doh: ,,,,,,,,,,, i would stay away from trying to weld it up to repair the table ,, as without pre and post heat treat it will probably just snap in half ,,,,,,me personally i would get hold of some 3/8 plate and cut it to the shape of the table working surface , cut out the slots ,hole in the centre ect and screw it to the table , if you wanted to go all out ,fill any gap left between the two with body filler and a coat of paint :dremel: Rob |
| Jonfb64:
Thanks for the rapid response guys. :clap: If the master welder say don't ................. I think a plate over the top is the way to go. |
| Rob.Wilson:
Hi Jon Just remember to post a few photos of the repair :poke: :worthless: :) Rob |
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