Cast iron/steel to weld or braze or what?

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This is a piece off an old Singer sewing machine. It's a little screw clamp that clamps down on a shaft. I am not sure if it's cast steel or cast iron and there isn't a whole lot to grind on. I suppose I could take a grinder to the underside of the base if it was really needed. I started thinking about it though and was wondering if I'd just be better off brazing it. What do you guys think? If I do braze it what brazing rod should I use?  And if I weld it what method and filler should I use? It is on the clamping side right next to the screw so it will need decent tensile strength and resistance to some flexing and bending. Lincoln precision TIG 275Millermatic 140 MIG
Reply:So I have done a little more research and I'm thinking of going with Safety-silv 45. Thoughts?Lincoln precision TIG 275Millermatic 140 MIG
Reply:That would work, I probably would use bronze since I have plenty of it on hand.
Reply:Originally Posted by yoshimitsuspeedSo I have done a little more research and I'm thinking of going with Safety-silv 45. Thoughts?
Reply:Originally Posted by yoshimitsuspeedSo I have done a little more research and I'm thinking of going with Safety-silv 45. Thoughts?
Reply:Thanks for the input guys. I'll post up finished pics. The machine is a 69-something bar sticher.Lincoln precision TIG 275Millermatic 140 MIG
Reply:Got some micro porosity on the surface. I think I got the front side a little hot while I was trying to get penetration all the way through. I did get just a little filler poking through the full back side of the crack though . I think it will do it's job just fine. A couple days ago a guy came to me with a bike frame with a broken braze. He walked away from my first quote. Called him today and told him I'd do it for half price since I was already doing another project. Came out pretty good. Pics came out kinda lousy. Oh well. Better than the repair coming out lousy hehe. Lincoln precision TIG 275Millermatic 140 MIG
Reply:how is business yoshi?  I think you should pursue the SC12 rebuilds, or bolt in eaton replacements.miller syncrowave 250hobart handler 140home made 400 amp engine driven in progress...
Reply:Originally Posted by jdchmielhow is business yoshi?  I think you should pursue the SC12 rebuilds, or bolt in eaton replacements.