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050806102378 Developed for use in our space program to give the best possible welds, 3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod is almost totally free of impurities and flows beautifully to produce an extremely smooth, non-porous weld with Oxy-Acetylene or TIG. Over the years many gunsmiths have asked for this rod to weld bolt handles and other items that will be polished after welding. Thanks to Jim Thompson, Maverick Gun Works of Topeka, Kansas, we’ve located a supplier of 3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod. Says Jim, “I finally located some 3½% Nickel Steel Rod and the first bolt I welded was perfect. The rod is expensive but worth its weight in gold when you are welding bolt handles and any other job where a perfect weld is desired. I find I get the best results as follows: bring parts to welding temperature with a rather large flame, then back off on the flame until it is just hissing. I use a No. 2 tip. (You might find another works better.) Take your time, don’t get it too hot and you can work with it all day if you have to. The weld is easy to work with, file or machine. Be sure to use a neutral flame.” There is no flux or other coding on the part.Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
Developed for use in our space program to deliver the best possible welds, the 3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod is nearly free of impurities and flows beautifully to produce an extremely smooth, non-porous weld with Oxy-Acetylene or TIG.
Over the years, many gunsmiths have sought this rod for welding bolt handles and other items that will be polished after welding. Thanks to Jim Thompson of Maverick Gun Works in Topeka, Kansas, we have sourced this exceptional welding rod.
Jim says, “I finally located some 3½% Nickel Steel Rod and the first bolt I welded was perfect. The rod is expensive but worth its weight in gold when you are welding bolt handles and any other job where a perfect weld is desired. I find I get the best results as follows: bring parts to welding temperature with a rather large flame, then back off on the flame until it is just hissing. I use a No. 2 tip. (You might find another works better.) Take your time, don’t get it too hot and you can work with it all day if you have to. The weld is easy to work with, file or machine. Be sure to use a neutral flame.”
There is no flux or other coding on the part, ensuring a clean and efficient welding process.
Elevate your welding experience with BROWNELLS 3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod and achieve results that stand the test of time!
Nickel
0.045
Nickel
0.25 lbs
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