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Ive just replaced a blade on my Husqvarna hedge cutter, £55 for one 
I was wondering about the possibility of welding broken blades?
I was wondering about the possibility of welding broken blades?
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The part that broke off is missing, so i had to buy a replacement. I would like to know if repairs are possible, and if so, how.
£55 is eye watering. 55cm cutting length
£55 is eye watering. 55cm cutting length
Wendelspanswick
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It's only a reciprocating blade so I can't see it being a problem, the only downside is I imagine that the area surrounding the repair won't hold an edge for long.
If you do repair one don't quench the weld but let it cool naturally, and try not to introduce too much heat.
If you do repair one don't quench the weld but let it cool naturally, and try not to introduce too much heat.
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I should have put a picture of the damaged blade up first, im assuming it would be high carbon steel.
Like i posted, the part is missing (i didnt break it), so it cant be repaired. This is for future reference incase there is another mishap.
What filler type would be best if a blade needed welded?
Like i posted, the part is missing (i didnt break it), so it cant be repaired. This is for future reference incase there is another mishap.
What filler type would be best if a blade needed welded?
slim_boy_fat
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Could you 'trim' the other blade to match? You'd have a cutter, just shorter......
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I thought of that, but its a double action cutter and theres 2 teeth missing, so the way the cutting pattern overlaps meant i would lose too much blade.Could you 'trim' the other blade to match? You'd have a cutter, just shorter......
Didnt feel like i had much choice but to fork out for a replacement.
I laid the broken blade over the new one
Richard.
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Assuming it's a high carbon steel only then you could do it with an A15 filler but I would heat it up first. The joint will be softer that the blade mind and its best to leave it that way rather than encourage hardness through quenching. A safe bet for welding unknown materials is 312 filler.
Joins most things pretty well and strong.
No good for cast iron mind but could be used for your blade if your not sure what it is.
normspanners
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I welded mine petrol long handle its cutter bar had broken, very similar to that one, I used dissimilar rods and it was fine.
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balmerchris
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Mine broke inside the gear box where the reciprocating magic happens. I welded it up with ordinary welding wire about 10 years ago and it's still going strong. I also welded the clutch bell which had cracked, but now the blades still move at idle, so probably not the safest. I thought at the time "it'll do for this year" but she is still going and I have no mercy with it.
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You made me smile, i like your attitude.
Its not looking too bad if i have the broken part and have to repair a blade, i wish i had the missing part this time.
I kindof thought stainless filler would be the choice.
Its a Husky 225H60
Great advice everyone
