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Offline Blcktaildreamer

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Harbor freight welder?
« on: December 19, 2015, 07:55:14 PM »
I'm starting to gather supplies for trap building. Does anyone use the flux core mug from harbor freight. I will be needing to weld 1/4" rod.


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Re: Harbor freight welder?
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2015, 08:18:55 PM »
I have one, should be fine for that.  It is supposed to be 1/4 inch maximum thickness material.

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Re: Harbor freight welder?
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2015, 08:22:03 PM »
I have a harbor freight welder. The little gas/gasless wire feed. I use the flux core wire and it welds the 1/4" rod just fine. I like to turn it down to around mid level and slow feed. Works good for me
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Re: Harbor freight welder?
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2015, 06:46:56 AM »
Great thanks guys


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Re: Harbor freight welder?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2015, 07:03:05 AM »
i bought the cheap little 110v flux core welder about 10 years ago, it's been a lifesaver more than a few times.  the thing to remember is to keep the drive rollers clean for consistent feeding, otherwise they tend to slip.

would love to have a nice miller or lincoln, but as often as i use mine it's been just fine.  you won't pretty welds like a mig because of the splatter, but it works OK.
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Re: Harbor freight welder?
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2015, 07:20:55 AM »
I'm starting to gather supplies for trap building. Does anyone use the flux core mug from harbor freight. I will be needing to weld 1/4" rod.


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Make sure to take and share pics of your progress. There are always questions regarding trap making.




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Re: Harbor freight welder?
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2015, 08:01:19 AM »

I'm starting to gather supplies for trap building. Does anyone use the flux core mug from harbor freight. I will be needing to weld 1/4" rod.


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Make sure to take and share pics of your progress. There are always questions regarding trap making.

I will do this for sure. I am one of the first time trappers with lots of questions also.


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