--- product_id: 11131863 title: "Cast Iron Oxy-Acetylene Welding Rod" brand: "vfw" price: "£2.77" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11131863-cast-iron-oxy-acetylene-welding-rod store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Gas-welding method 1 inch thickness 1.5 lbs weight Cast Iron Oxy-Acetylene Welding Rod **Brand:** vfw **Price:** £2.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Weld with Confidence: Elevate Your Craft! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cast Iron Oxy-Acetylene Welding Rod by vfw - **How much does it cost?** £2.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11131863-cast-iron-oxy-acetylene-welding-rod) ## Best For - vfw enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vfw brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **User-Friendly:** Post heating is less critical, making it ideal for quick projects. - • **Efficient Packaging:** Comes in a convenient pack of 4 for all your welding needs. - • **Robust Construction:** Crafted by VFW, ensuring durability and reliability. - • **Versatile Usability:** Easily ground, milled, drilled, and tapped post-welding. - • **Seamless Integration:** Achieve a flawless color match with every weld. ## Overview The Cast Iron Oxy-Acetylene Welding Rod by VFW is a versatile and durable solution for all your welding needs. Weighing just 1.5 pounds and featuring a 1-inch thickness, this rod allows for seamless integration and a perfect color match. Its user-friendly design means post heating is less critical, making it ideal for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Packaged conveniently in sets of four, this welding rod is your go-to for efficient and reliable welding. ## Description For welding Cast Iron while retaining good color match and machinablity. You get 4 sticks 1/4" square by 20" long. Weight of 4 rods is 1.2 lbs. Review: These are like the cast iron rod I used back in 1962 ... - These are like the cast iron rod I used back in 1962 to gas weld exhaust manifolds and a starter housing for a Chevy 327 engine I installed into a Dodge Lancer. Review: Actual Cast Iron filler rod. Very hard to find ... - Actual Cast Iron filler rod. Very hard to find. Also works with TIG but I would have preferred a smaller Dia rod. ## Features - Retains good color match. - Can be ground, milled, drilled, and tapped after welding. - Post heating is not as critical as with NI rod. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000ZI7O42 | | Assembled Diameter | 1 Inches | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,266,722 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #1,126 in Arc Welding Rods | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (11) | | Cutting Diameter | 1 Inches | | Date First Available | December 4, 2007 | | Finish | As cast | | Installation Method | gas-welding | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 1.5 pounds | | Manufacturer | VFW | | Measurement System | English/Standard | | Number Of Pieces | 4 | | Power Source | Manual | | Thickness | 1 Inches | | Torque | 1 Inch Pounds | ## Images ![Cast Iron Oxy-Acetylene Welding Rod - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XeAHiF7PL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How many rods are in one package?** A: One pound is 4ea rods 1/4" round and approximately 18" long. Thanks. Jere **Q: Is a flux required for these rods? If so, what type(s) should be used?** A: Yes a flux is required. Peterson #2 is what I have found to be the best but unfortunately it has bin discontinued by the manufacturer. If you can find it get it. Otherwise ask your local welding supply what they would be able to get for you. Jere **Q: Need information on specifications for the rods- tensel strength. Welding cast iron. Please email me info** A: ALLOY DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION:Washington Alloy RCI Mod. has properly balanced and controlled levels of high silicon, lowmanganese and trace amounts of phosphorus and sulfur. This composition insures greater flowwith good fusion and tensile strength of the weld deposit. Machinable weld deposits with colormatch, composition and granular structure to gray cast iron. This alloy is a high-quality grayiron oxyacetylene welding rod, designed for gas welding of cast iron, general fabrication orbuilding up new or worn surfaces on castings. It is excellent for cast iron fabrication, repair offoundry defects, filling in or building up new or worn castings. Properly made welds will be asstrong as the original casting. Use our cast iron welding flux with a slightly reducing flame tocontrol oxides and as with all cast iron allow parts to cool slowly.NOMINAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, Weight Percent:Carbon 3.10 - 3.70Manganese 0.45 - 0.75Silicon 2.00 - 2.75Phosphorus, Sulphur, Nickel, Chromium & Molybdenum 0.25 max eachPHYSICAL DATA: TypicalColor Gray Cast IronHardness as welded 140-220 BrinellTensile Strength 20-38,000 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These are like the cast iron rod I used back in 1962 ... *by V***I on April 15, 2018* These are like the cast iron rod I used back in 1962 to gas weld exhaust manifolds and a starter housing for a Chevy 327 engine I installed into a Dodge Lancer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Actual Cast Iron filler rod. Very hard to find ... *by J***. on June 26, 2018* Actual Cast Iron filler rod. Very hard to find. Also works with TIG but I would have preferred a smaller Dia rod. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by J***E on May 9, 2016* Just what I've been looking for! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11131863-cast-iron-oxy-acetylene-welding-rod](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11131863-cast-iron-oxy-acetylene-welding-rod) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*