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3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod was originally designed for use in our space program to yield the most outstanding welds. It is practically free of impurities and flows exceptionally well to create a smooth, impervious weld with Oxy-Acetylene or TIG. Throughout the years, several gunsmiths have requested this rod for welding bolt handles and other items that will be polished after welding. Consequently, we have located a 3½% Nickel Steel Welding Rod supplier with the help of Jim Thompson from Maverick Gun Works in Topeka, Kansas.

Jim says, “After finally locating 3½% Nickel Steel Rod, the first bolt I welded was perfect. The rod is expensive but worth every penny when welding bolt handles and any other job that requires a flawless weld."

Here's my recommendation on how to get the best results: heat the parts to welding temperature with a slightly large flame, then decrease the flame until it is hissing. I use a No. 2 tip, but you might find another works better. Go slow, don't overheat, and you can use it throughout the day. The weld is convenient to work with, you can file or machine it well. Make sure to use a neutral flame.

The part supplied entails no flux or other markings.