29K Broken Base

[Aven]

I have a 29k that the base broke at the hole for the wooden table top upright.  Would JB Weld be a good choice to fix it?  I don't think I'll ever make/use the table, but I'd still like to fix it.

 

[koreric75]

you should just junk it, I'll take it and even pay shipping...lol , I've been a believer in jb weld for along time.  I had an old chevy monza that i swapped the small 283 for a 350...didn't realize the oil pan on the original motor had a space for the driver side tie rod...long story short, I had a 1/4" grease fitting sized hole in the side of it after one sharp right turn...i drained it, cleaned the oil off, and rounded/smoothed the hole, stuck a short flange bolt in and jb welded it...held up for a few years until the underside frame got so rusted it wasn't safe to drive

[Aven]

7 minutes ago, koreric75 said:

you should just junk it, I'll take it and even pay shipping...lol , I've been a believer in jb weld for along time.  I had an old chevy monza that i swapped the small 283 for a 350...didn't realize the oil pan on the original motor had a space for the driver side tie rod...long story short, I had a 1/4" grease fitting sized hole in the side of it after one sharp right turn...i drained it, cleaned the oil off, and rounded/smoothed the hole, stuck a short flange bolt in and jb welded it...held up for a few years until the underside frame got so rusted it wasn't safe to drive

Nice fix. 

I'm a fan of JB Weld, but I have never tried it on cast iron.

[dikman]

Can you post a photo of exactly what is broken? It will make it easier to advise on the type of repair needed.

[jimi]

Hi there, this machine was fixed with JB weld and is working just fine. it does have SS rods inserted but the weld paste is as solid as a rock, or at least it seems like it to me. i have it on the legs on the floor at the moment and can move it around no problem. it was also tapped for the screw which holds the bottom rod on, as it broke right there, and that is also tightened up and working.  or if someone can tig weld with some SS rod then probably better. this 45k was not soldered as it might have deformed the bed, so that is why i JB welded instead. hope this helps, but as Dikman said better seeing the part broken if possible in a picture. regards jimi.

[CowboyBob]

Here's an Adler we welded with electric & nickle rod,we ground the welded part thinner,pre-heated welded an inch peened it ,kept it hot & weled more & it's still holding after 10yrs.

welded Adler.pdf

[Aven]

22 hours ago, dikman said:

Can you post a photo of exactly what is broken? It will make it easier to advise on the type of repair needed.

 

9 hours ago, jimi said:

Hi there, this machine was fixed with JB weld and is working just fine. it does have SS rods inserted but the weld paste is as solid as a rock, or at least it seems like it to me. i have it on the legs on the floor at the moment and can move it around no problem. it was also tapped for the screw which holds the bottom rod on, as it broke right there, and that is also tightened up and working.  or if someone can tig weld with some SS rod then probably better. this 45k was not soldered as it might have deformed the bed, so that is why i JB welded instead. hope this helps, but as Dikman said better seeing the part broken if possible in a picture. regards jimi.

I'll borrow a camera this weekend and post a picture.

 

7 hours ago, CowboyBob said:

Here's an Adler we welded with electric & nickle rod,we ground the welded part thinner,pre-heated welded an inch peened it ,kept it hot & weled more & it's still holding after 10yrs.

welded Adler.pdf

Ouch!  That looked like an ugly break.  Nice save.

[Aven]

 

Those were way too big!

Edited May 25, 2018 by Aven

[Aven]

[dikman]

Ouch! Is there any substantial stress at that point? If not JBWeld will certainly give a neat finish. Any chance of fitting a supporting bar (or two) underneath the area? They could be glued on to give a bit of support or drilled through and screwed on. Obviously welding would the be the ideal solution - if you know someone who can do it properly!