Welded Spindles?

[vaughn4]

Originally Posted by onepuff

How did you let it cool down after welding? I've heard it is good to let it cool slowly when welding cast metal. Bury it in sand after it's welded.

I let it set in the paint booth at 90 degrees. I listened for any pinging and i didnt hear any. i think i might try to drill the center of them out and put a mild steel rod in the middle. When i weld it, hopefully the mild steel rod will melt and help. What wire did you use? Some say to use a special iron rod with the tig. ?