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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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