TIG welding a guard on

[PaMtnBkr]

Any reason not to TIG weld a guard on?

 

[SteelSlaver]

Done it, but, you must do it prior to the HT because you have to do something about the weld effected zone. Welding to high carbon is far from impossible but, it takes a preheat of around 500f then you need to anneal the weld area. Then you have to figure out how to do a good job of cleaning the weld area that will be exposed. To many other good ways to attach a guard.

 

[PaMtnBkr]

Oooh, glad I asked. I think I'll take a pass on the idea! Thanks Jim!