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    Using a dull drill bit as welding filler rod - video

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    I guess small diameter drill rod/silver steel could also be used.

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    I saw someone do this using cheap (dollar store grade) needle files as a poor man's hard facing rod on some sort of tool, may have been a small hammer of some sort. Sam idea and reportedly worked well enough for the application at hand. Lots of options if you use your imagination I guess.

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    Concrete nails?

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    I have been a Boilermaker for 40 years and have been looking fore something as a filler for hard-facing with Tig. I will give it a go,
    Thanks very much for the informed Video. I just had never thought of using a drill.
    Last edited by trevor_60_r; Jan 6, 2021 at 08:41 PM.

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    I wish i could weld up some camshafts and have reground for roller lifters....among other things.

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    marksbug - Camshafts are usually made out of one of the grades of Cast iron, not something easily welded.

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    Quote Originally Posted by marksbug View Post
    I wish i could weld up some camshafts and have reground for roller lifters....among other things.
    Allen Millyards video shows how
    welds camshafts for his specials.

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