Thinking about this a little more, chances are since you are re-welding, the steel will be much easier to weld than if it was fresh laminations. Bob > As I said, welding silicon steel might prove difficult,=20 --=20 http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .