I need to extend a 1/2" x 3" ripper claw. My guess is to just cut it, bevel the two joints, and run 018 in it. Build it up, then grind it down so it can fit in its slot. My questions is: After I weld it, should I put it in the barbecue for an hour or so at high heat, gradually reducing the heat so I can get some better properties out of the weld and it won't be as soft?
Steve