Casting blow holes

[Martin LParticipant @martinl]

What is my best option for dealing with these blow holes in the casting.

I'll end up under size if I carry on cutting.

Thanks for any help.

Link to pic of the casting.

https://i.imgur.com/CnJlKca.jpg

[Martin LParticipant @martinl]

Dealing with casting blow holes

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Hello Martin,

I don't think they matter that much and will not affect strength

I suggest filling them with a thin mix of epoxy that has cast iron dust mixed in and dress them flat when it is hard. They will then vanish from view after painting

Regards

Brian

[old martParticipant @oldmart]

They are very small compared to the casting size, Brian has the best answer.

[Martin LParticipant @martinl]

Thanks for the info, Brian I will go with your fix thanks, now wondering what the other side has in store.

Martin

[ChrisHParticipant @chrish]

I'd fill them with JB Weld and then dress them flat as Brians has suggested.

Chris

[Author]

Posts