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Product no.: 080547025
050806102347 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 finest welds, the 3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod from BROWNELLS is engineered to be nearly free of impurities. This results in a beautifully flowing rod that produces an extremely smooth, non-porous weld when using Oxy-Acetylene or TIG welding methods.
Over the years, many gunsmiths have requested this rod for welding bolt handles and other components that require polishing post-welding. Thanks to Jim Thompson from Maverick Gun Works in Topeka, Kansas, we have secured a reliable supplier of this exceptional welding rod. Jim shares, “I finally located some 3½% Nickel Steel Rod and the first bolt I welded was perfect. Although the rod is pricey, it is worth its weight in gold for any job requiring a flawless weld.”
For optimal results, follow these guidelines:
There is no flux or other coating on the rod, making it an excellent choice for precision work.
Each piece measures approximately .094" (2.4mm) or .045" (1.14mm) in diameter and is 12" (30.5cm) long. Available in:
Nickel
0.094
Nickel
0.25 lbs
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