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3 1/2% NICKEL STEEL WELDING ROD

050806102354 080547050
Blues Beautifully; No Blow Holes; Smoother, Nicer Welds
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.

SPECS: Each piece is approximately .094" (2.4mm) or .045" (1.14mm) diameter, - 12" (30.5cm) long. Sold in 4 oz. (113 g), 8 oz. (227 g) and 1 lb. (454 g) paks.

26.9 89.9 6 GBP
Product no.: 080547050
BROWNELLS 3-1/2% NICKEL STEEL WELDING ROD .094" DIAMETER 8OZ 050806102354 .094" 8 oz.
47.9 GBP 2 £47.90 *
Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
2 pcs. in the USA warehouse

Description

.094" 8 oz.

Attributes

Delivery weight: 0.249kg Shipping height: 5mm Shipping width: 58mm Shipping length: 404mm UPC : 050806102354





Product no.: 080547104
BROWNELLS 3-1/2% NICKEL STEEL WELDING ROD .045" DIAMETER 4OZ 050806102378 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.
29.9 GBP 2 £29.90 *
Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
2 pcs. in the USA warehouse

Top takeaways

  1. 3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod is designed for high-quality welds with minimal impurities and is ideal for welding bolt handles and polished items.
  2. The welding rod is recommended to be used with a neutral flame and a No. 2 tip for optimal results, according to Jim Thompson of Maverick Gun Works.
  3. Available in .094" or .045" diameters and lengths of 12", it is sold in 4 oz., 8 oz., and 1 lb. packages.

Attributes

Delivery weight: 0.113kg Shipping height: 5mm Shipping width: 53mm Shipping length: 409mm UPC : 050806102378


Product no.: 080547108
BROWNELLS 3-1/2% NICKEL STEEL WELDING ROD .045" DIAMETER 8OZ 050806102385 .045" 8 oz.
54.9 GBP 3 £54.90 *
Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
3 pcs. in the USA warehouse

Description

.045" 8 oz.

Attributes

Delivery weight: 0.227kg Shipping height: 5mm Shipping width: 56mm Shipping length: 455mm UPC : 050806102385


Product no.: 080547025
BROWNELLS 3-1/2% NICKEL STEEL WELDING ROD .094" DIAMETER 4OZ 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.
26.9 GBP 0 £26.90 *
Backordered, delivery time approx. 4-12 weeks from the USA warehouse.

Top takeaways

  1. 3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod is designed for high-quality welds with minimal impurities, ideal for Oxy-Acetylene or TIG welding.
  2. Recommended by gunsmiths for tasks requiring polished finishes post-welding, such as welding bolt handles.
  3. Comes in various sizes and packages, with each rod being approximately 12" long and sold in 4 oz., 8 oz., and 1 lb. packs.

Attributes

Delivery weight: 0.113kg Shipping height: 5mm Shipping width: 61mm Shipping length: 401mm UPC : 050806102347


Product no.: 080547100
BROWNELLS 3-1/2% NICKEL STEEL WELDING ROD .094" DIAMETER 16OZ 050806102361 .094" 1 lb.
84.9 GBP 0 £84.90 *
Backordered, delivery time approx. 4-12 weeks from the USA warehouse.

Description

.094" 1 lb.

Attributes

Delivery weight: 0.454kg Shipping height: 3mm Shipping width: 38mm Shipping length: 333mm UPC : 050806102361

Item details

Made in USA

Product no.: 080547110
BROWNELLS 3-1/2% NICKEL STEEL WELDING ROD .045" DIAMETER 16OZ 050806102392 .045" 1 lb.
89.9 GBP 0 £89.90 *
Backordered, delivery time approx. 4-12 weeks from the USA warehouse.

Description

.045" 1 lb.

Attributes

Delivery weight: 0.454kg Shipping height: 8mm Shipping width: 56mm Shipping length: 406mm UPC : 050806102392


Discover the 3 1/2% Nickel Steel Welding Rod by Brownells. Perfect for your welding projects! 🔧 Available in 8 oz. packs.

Blues Beautifully; No Blow Holes; Smoother, Nicer Welds
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.

SPECS: Each piece is approximately .094" (2.4mm) or .045" (1.14mm) diameter, - 12" (30.5cm) long. Sold in 4 oz. (113 g), 8 oz. (227 g) and 1 lb. (454 g) paks.

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