"Expensive"?? yup- Stan, in my experiences in welding and machining ferrous metals, the best products and techniques (TIG-Plasma) always are- ?? is- is the material cost of the filler rod-flux, whatever justified by the results you desire.??
I have one basic SMAW rod I use for welding both 300 and 400 Stainless steels, also stainless to fabrication grades of mild steel, - I use Lincoln 308-16ELC in the smaller dias; and also that rod as a bare filler rod for TIG (aluminum, that's a whole 'nother ball game, isn't it.?
Now as to this filler product you mentioned as being used on cracked engine blocks- does it work on aluminum blocks with lined cylinders, as well as on cast iron blocks?? Just curious, as those differing metallurgical items may require a slightly different filler material??
Anyway, Mae and I are so glad you have bounced back from your near brush with the Grimster- Christmas best to you, Jean and all the Hillis clan down in Deep Dixie-- RWTF
Last edited by Run With The Fox; 12/09/20 10:15 AM.
