I Need Experienced Cast Iron Welder in Maine Please

nikonmom · Post by **nikonmom** » Tue. Jan. 29, 2013 2:12 pm

as I was saying, my ash pan door broke off of my 816 Smith & Anthony coal stove and I either need a good cast iron welder or a replacement part, which I doubt anyone has. if you do have a replacement door for this beautiful stove, please let me know. I am near Bath maine. thanks.

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Tue. Jan. 29, 2013 2:49 pm

Finding someone to confidently weld it might be difficult. I have a buddy that is a most excellent welder, but he shys away from cast iron just because it's hit or miss. You can do it right & still have it go wrong....customers don't like that idea.

Might it be brazed?

nikonmom · Post by **nikonmom** » Tue. Jan. 29, 2013 3:06 pm

how can I find a welder?

CoaLen · Post by **CoaLen** » Tue. Jan. 29, 2013 3:14 pm

I'd check with a local welding shop to see about their capabilities and pricing.

Extreme Welding & Fabrication
(207) 443-2989
31 Oliver St, Bath, ME 04530

Rick 386 · Post by **Rick 386** » Tue. Jan. 29, 2013 6:11 pm

From my fellow shop owner in Windham, he said to try Timmons Machine in Windham. I realize it might be a little bit of a drive from Bath, but if they can fix it properly, it would be well worth the mid winter trek.

Rick

nikonmom · Post by **nikonmom** » Mon. Feb. 04, 2013 12:00 pm

Rick, can you tell me more, I cant get the door off and I will have to move the entire stove.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » Mon. Feb. 04, 2013 12:38 pm

nikonmom wrote:Rick, can you tell me more, I cant get the door off and I will have to move the entire stove.

It might be better to take the entire stove to the welder(if possible) so they can make sure the door pins and latchs are lined up togather.I'd first ask the welder first if thats a good idea?

nikonmom · Post by **nikonmom** » Mon. Feb. 04, 2013 12:51 pm

the handle on my car hatch is busted so I cant take the whole stove, but I do know that would be best. thanks for responding.

Rick 386 · Post by **Rick 386** » Mon. Feb. 04, 2013 2:03 pm

nikonmom wrote:the handle on my car hatch is busted so I cant take the whole stove, but I do know that would be best. thanks for responding.

Which handle ?? Can you take a pic ?? I might be able to tell you how to get it opened. That is what I do for a living.

Rick

nikonmom · Post by **nikonmom** » Mon. Feb. 04, 2013 2:08 pm

its rusted out, ford explorer neither one opens now....and the hydraulic holder upper has rusted out so they ripped it off!

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » Tue. Feb. 05, 2013 4:08 pm

OK, I just saw the pic of your broken door.Just take the door parts to the welder,then afterwords your probibly going to need to somehow mill the door contact surface.During the welding process it will warp and need to be surface plained.

nikonmom · Post by **nikonmom** » Tue. Feb. 05, 2013 4:23 pm

oh great, what does that mean? if I take it to a stove restorer place, will they know what to do?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » Tue. Feb. 05, 2013 4:30 pm

nikonmom wrote:oh great, what does that mean? if I take it to a stove restorer place, will they know what to do?

I'm sure they have seen worse.If your taking it to have restored,ask the restorer if they have a welder that they use.When it gets welded the surface contact will be warped and not have an air tight seal.

nikonmom · Post by **nikonmom** » Tue. Feb. 05, 2013 5:41 pm

so if it isnt airtight, wht do they do to fix that

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » Tue. Feb. 05, 2013 6:01 pm

The ash pan door must be air tight to control the heat output and to prevent the stove from overfiring.VERY IMPORTANT to have the ash pan door sealing properly.A proper restorer will have no problem fixing it or to find another door.

I Need Experienced Cast Iron Welder in Maine Please

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