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Cast iron weights from elevator shaft - AND then vehicle lug nut issues

Did anybody buy any weights? I was advised to have low expectations on the metal quality so I decided against. But it would good to know.
 
That would be great! wait - @chickenlights is here Thursday, so I should get the weights right away. Hmmmmm
 
Craig, they are likely foundry ends, which will include carbides and slag. this is very common for elevator weights, window washer weights, etc. I tried to cut up some elevator weights when I was a young man and found it to be steel with a lot of hardened inclusions in it.

I wrecked several bandsaw blades before I quit.
 
YYCHM said:
@Dabbler, @phaxtris Do either of you have the means to cut one of those weights up? If they truly are cast iron I would be interested in splitting one with you.

Craig
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I'm not really in need of one, unless is very cheap, but I don't mind helping grab them

If it's cast iron, zip cut and a sledgehammer is the only way I have to cut something that thick, cast steel I could torch one in half
 
Sorry I'm not clear on the schedule. Not 100% from Covid yet. seller still hasn't replied.
 
I'm actually building an elevator and they are the perfect size and shape for my counterweight system. 16692314809141332816020261098624.jpg
 
I finally got a reply this morning, he asked me what I wanted to pay - even though I referenced the telephone conversation he had with Darren. So I replied and am waiting for his response.
 
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