Chain Plate Crack

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Lagniappe
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Chain Plate Crack

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I was polishing my stainless steel last weekend and I think I discovered 2 mid starboard chain plate cracks. It looks like the cracks propagated where the welding started and stopped.
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R.B.
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Re: Chain Plate Crack

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It is possible for Stainless to crack if not welded properly. If you know a good welder that can TIG weld. Take it to them, they can grind it and re-weld.
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Lagniappe
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Re: Chain Plate Crack

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Thanks. I'll check it out.
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