Where do you stand on one of the eternal questions of metalwork: brazing, or welding? As your Hackaday writer, and the daughter of a blacksmith, it’s very much on the welding side here.

During the move one of the cast iron chain drive handwheel brackets broke into three pieces. Cast iron is no fun to weld. It has to be pre-heated, welded with nickel rod, and slowly cooled.

Base Materials introduces a high-performance, toughened epoxy tooling board designed for thermoforming and vacuum forming processes, direct-to-part applications and more.

Done right, welding is many times stronger than any glue, can restore original and even reinforced strength to some ...

Cast irons are a large group of ferrous alloys which contain a large amount of carbon and solidify with a eutectic (chemical carbide which solidifies at a lower temperature). They are derived from pig ...

Anything with sesame is his all-time favorite food this week. Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple ...

The short answer is yes! Preparing meals in cast iron pots, pans, Dutch ovens, and cornbread molds can boost the iron content in what you’re eating. This is a simple strategy to up the iron in ...

i-Tool soldering iron for i-CON1 and i-CON2 digital soldering stations. Holder stand with tray and spiral wool. Series 102 soldering tips, see RS stock no. 612-3193 ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Cast iron skillets are like a fine wine: they get better with age. These pieces of legacy cookware can ...

We've tested over 20 brands of cast iron skillets, and Lodge came out on top for its even heating, durability, and price. Lodge is one of our favorite cast iron companies, and they always release ...

we take a look at the indispensable cast members below... Jay Blades MBE is an upholsterer who runs his own furniture ...