Pete Keillor fired this volley in
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Any known reasons the welder is a bad idea?

Thanks.

Pete Keillor


No... but why not just 'urge' the thing out mechanically (punch, core
drill, magnets, etc), then if the hole is messed up, weld the hole full,
and then re-drill and tap?

It would sure take less time than building new machines for a 1-hole job!

Of course, if you really WANT an EDM around, go for it.

Lloyd