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Casting blow holes
Dealing with casting blow holes
| Martin L | 20/08/2021 17:35:49 |
| 7 forum posts | What is my best option for dealing with these blow holes in the casting. I'll end up under size if I carry on cutting.
Thanks for any help. Link to pic of the casting. https://i.imgur.com/CnJlKca.jpg
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| Brian Wood | 20/08/2021 17:58:41 |
| 2742 forum posts 39 photos | Hello Martin, I don't think they matter that much and will not affect strength I suggest filling them with a thin mix of epoxy that has cast iron dust mixed in and dress them flat when it is hard. They will then vanish from view after painting Regards Brian |
| old mart | 20/08/2021 20:37:41 |
| 4655 forum posts 304 photos | They are very small compared to the casting size, Brian has the best answer. |
| Martin L | 20/08/2021 21:12:25 |
| 7 forum posts | Thanks for the info, Brian I will go with your fix thanks, now wondering what the other side has in store. Martin
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| ChrisH | 20/08/2021 22:55:48 |
| 1023 forum posts 30 photos | I'd fill them with JB Weld and then dress them flat as Brians has suggested. Chris |
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