St Croix shaft Cage Weldment - Cage Weld let go!

[Don2222]

Hello
After opening up the right side of the St. Croix Hastings, I found the cage lying on the floor and of course the versa shaker grate was not moving back and forth during stove normal operation. The burn pot Weldment was really stuck with black carbon and hard to remove due to excessive build up!
After carefully examining the old part and the new part, it looks like the failure was due to insufficient welds joining the shaft’s rod to the cage!!
Has anyone else seen this issue??
Pic 1-4 is the new part
Pic 5-7 is the old failed part

 

[bcdudeck]

Unless the tack welds are meant to act as a fuse, I'd weld the new part or take it to a welder/shop. I would agree. I don't know the function of the part, but I wouldn't even call those welds. I don't own one of those stoves, just peaked my interest. Its barely tacked together, ready to be welded. Probably could break the new part if you dropped it on cement.

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[Don2222]

Unless the tack welds are meant to act as a fuse, I'd weld the new part or take it to a welder/shop. I would agree. I don't know the function of the part, but I wouldn't even call those welds. I don't own one of those stoves, just peaked my interest. Its barely tacked together, ready to be welded. Probably could break the new part if you dropped it on cement.

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Yes, I agree. I just bought a welder (Vulcan Omni-Pro 220) and I am learning to weld. Welding a small part like that is a bit tricky.
Would you use Mig, Tig or Stick?
How would you weld it up?

 

[bcdudeck]

Yes, I agree. I just bought a welder (Vulcan Omni-Pro 220) and I am learning to weld. Welding a small part like that is a bit tricky.
Would you use Mig, Tig or Stick?
How would you weld it up?

Since you are learning, mig. Mig welding is just fine, it doesn't need to be super strong welds. Just needs all joints fully welded.

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