Attaching to cast iron

JimDRIl · Nov 28, 2014

I want to attach an electric box to my bandsaw. The area is cast iron not accessible from the other side. I think it's about a 1/4 inch thick. What are the choices?

Dusty MI · Nov 28, 2014

Drill and tap.

David G · Nov 28, 2014

agree with Dusty

JMS/.MN · Nov 28, 2014

Plus some JB Weld for the vibration.

Charles in Aus. · Nov 28, 2014

Silicon will hold it on . Just try to separate two surfaces stuck together with a decent bead of the stuff :shock: As long as both surfaces are relatively flat there should be no trouble .

Brian G. NY · Nov 28, 2014

I also agree with Dusty......if you do a neat job it
will look like it was done at the factory.
Cast iron is very easy to drill and tap!

gab · Nov 28, 2014

If you have enough room in the box to drill a couple holes, then a couple matching holes in the cast iron, tap for a fine thread, use short bolts and Loctite.

CGID · Nov 28, 2014

Drill and tap dry. And fine threads are a good idea.

Duallie · Nov 29, 2014

Cast iron gets coarse threads, steel get fine threads.

dr sportster · Nov 29, 2014

I know a guy that adds thing to machine tools and machining centers and he would drill and tap. You could probably do it dry.

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