cut buggy wheel-how do i tell if its wrought iron

[marekz]

i cut one of the buggy wheel i have in half. i used a cut off saw. the cut ends look like shiny steel. ofcourse it has some uneveness to it but if its wrought iron what should it look like--thanks marekz

 

[Roger999]

You could try spark testing.

http://shopswarf.orconhosting.net.nz/spark.html

 

[marekz]

i just did the cut a piece in half test and from what it looks like it is cast iron. i did the test JT knives did and reviewed the photos.marekz

 

[Keith_H]

Cut it part way and bend it off.
edit: too late!

 

[marekz]

i have not worked with wrought iron on any level. say i had a piece that ia 1.5" wide x1/4 x 12. its not flat but ofcourse i could hammer it. my question is that size doesnt limit me to a particular thickness. if i put it in the forge i could bang away at it and make it much thicker and wider while shortening it --right?1/4 is abit too small for guarde etc... so i guess the question is as stated above -- can manipulate it to the desired thickness? thanks -marekz

 

[GHEzell]

--right?1/4 is abit too small for guarde etc... so i guess the question is as stated above -- can manipulate it to the desired thickness? thanks -marekz

1/4 inch is plenty thick for most guards, and that's adding a lot of weight...
If you need thicker, it might be easier to stack 2 or more pieces and weld than to try to upset. Before you use it, polish a piece and etch it, some has more character than others...