Welding Cast Iron w/ a MIG? - First Attempt Ever

Sure, the pros can do it but can amateur welders do this?
Is it possible to weld cast iron with 120v MIG welder? The secret is preparation and lots of HEAT. Mig welding cast iron. Can you weld cast iron with a mig? Can you mig weld cast iron?

[@billroberts3864]

Another video presented by the master teacher. Now you can check off cast iron welding from your bucket list.

[@karlelliott9254]

Looks like the “gap” is the cause of the break. Weld looks to provide support.

[@NotmeGK123]

cool hopfulley works old farmers trick i use heat item up in oven to like 400 500 hundred weld with nickle rod soon as done with weld put back in over thats still ON and let it cool very very slow thats the key

[@AntiqueCarsandStuff]

Great tip!

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Nice job! I always wondered about that myself. I guess it is possible. 😅

[@paulmuff9883]

Your correct to pre heat it but if you ever do it again cover it with dry sand so it cools slowly 👍

[@AntiqueCarsandStuff]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Jason1Pa]

Looks good. I would not grind it either. There just isn't enough there for holding power.

[@AntiqueCarsandStuff]

Thanks! Agreed.

[@cgwrrkid]

Wondering why you didn't do a light chamfer on the two pieces before welding?

[@AntiqueCarsandStuff]

I did. :)