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Cast iron Clawfoot tub

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ScottP

03-31-2005 11:36:55




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We are going to remodel the bath room and decided to put in a cast iron clawfoot tub. We spent the last few days looking at the clawfoot tubs on the ranch that were being used as water troughs. We picked out the one with the best porcelin to use.
After spending the morning moving tubs around, we hauled home our new tub. Upon inspection we found one of the tabs that holds one of the feet on was broken off and missing. I can make a new tab. My question is. What would be the best way to attach it to the bottom of the tub? I don't want to ruin the porcelin on the inside by welding it on.
Any ideas? In case it matters the tub is from the early 1900's.
Thanks Scott

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ScottP

04-02-2005 08:15:52




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to ScottP, 03-31-2005 11:36:55  
Thanks for your help.
I'm going to give the epoxy a try first. If that dont work I'll have to make something to tie all the legs together. Scott



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jallcorn

04-02-2005 05:58:58




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to ScottP, 03-31-2005 11:36:55  
If welding a cast iron tub is like welding any other type of cast iron, if not done properly will cause major problems with the tub. This is due to the properties of cast iron. It expands and contracts differently than steel. To do it by the book, you would have to heat the entire tub before welding and then control the cool down time and temperature.

Not saying you can"t do it, but I would try some type of epoxy first.

ja

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John in Nebraska

04-01-2005 10:26:11




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to ScottP, 03-31-2005 11:36:55  
OR, Don't weld it, make a simple iron frame that all four legs will attach to and have the tub sit on that, how many people are going to crawl under the tub to check on this? Might raise the tub height half inch? Have a cast iron tub, and this is what I would do if it developed a problem. John in Nebraska



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JCH

04-01-2005 07:31:31




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to ScottP, 03-31-2005 11:36:55  
There's no good way to weld it. Try cleaning it real well and epoxying a large surface area fabricated steel bracket that the leg can bolt to.



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2x4

03-31-2005 22:56:03




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to ScottP, 03-31-2005 11:36:55  
do a test weld on another tub. I would guess the porcelin can handle the heat



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T_Bone

03-31-2005 23:35:54




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to 2x4, 03-31-2005 22:56:03  
Hi 2x4

Porcilin is fine clay fired 2000� plus, But the porclin won't expand at the same rate as the castiron and will pop from the surface when the castiron is heated.

I'm thinking renting a stud weldor a spot weld on a couple threaded studs. That should be a cool enough weld to stop expansion of the castiron.

Still thinking tho! What ever you decide Scott I sure would try on another tub as 2x4 suggested before taking on the final project.

Sure would be nice to know the thickness of the castiron at that spot. I'm thinking it's thin, under 1/8".

T_Bone

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DL

04-01-2005 19:34:21




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to T_Bone, 03-31-2005 23:35:54  
Hey T, We reconditioned an old claw foot tub... our's is a minimum 1/4" thick... but gets a bit thicker toward the bottom... would guess nearly 3/8" around the drain. They're actually pretty substantial. Would guess our 5' tub weighs in excess of 150#!!! Regards, DL



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John A

03-31-2005 20:39:33




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to ScottP, 03-31-2005 11:36:55  
Scott, There are companies that can reporcelin the tub if it get messed up in the repair process. I would to some checking around with some plumbing contractors. or on the internet, send a question to "This Old House", this is something you want done right, not halfa$$ed.
Later,
John A.



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Rod in Smiths Falls, ON,

04-03-2005 06:35:51




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 Re: Cast iron Clawfoot tub in reply to John A, 03-31-2005 20:39:33  
Is it a 5' or a 6' model? The six-foot tubs are rare but very comfortable.

Also rare, but very desirable is a "stack" or outside overflow for the tub. The chrome pipe mounts just outside the end of the tub and can be adjusted to where you can fill the tub to within a fraction of an inch of the top. To drain, you lift or turn the knob on the top of the stack.

The combination of the two makes for a marvellous bath. The tub is the only thing I miss from our first house. Its successor is a 5' cast model with a conventional overflow. It is cramped and I can only half-fill it.

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