AaronS
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- Joined
- May 3, 2008
- Messages
- 673
- Location
- Santa Claus, Indiana
- Tractor
- LS XR4046HC, New Holland Boomer 1020
Ok, I have an Everlast Power iMig 200 on order (thanks Mark!), and a pile of welding jobs to complete around the farm. Such as:
Re-weld trailer fenders where factory tack welds broke loose.
Patch rusted out holes in our trash dumpster.
Weld chain grab hooks to the bucket on my tractor.
Weld a 2 inch receiver to the same bucket.
I've welded before (class in high school), but that was nearly 30 years ago and I'm afraid that it won't be like riding a bicycle. I'm sure the MIG will be fine for the first 2 items on my above list, but I'm guessing for welding the grab hooks and receiver I'd be better off welding with rod to get better penetration. Please correct me if I'm wrong. If I'm right, I plan to buy some 1/8" 7018ac rod and give it a try.
Thoughts, recommendations and advice is greatly appreciated!
Re-weld trailer fenders where factory tack welds broke loose.
Patch rusted out holes in our trash dumpster.
Weld chain grab hooks to the bucket on my tractor.
Weld a 2 inch receiver to the same bucket.
I've welded before (class in high school), but that was nearly 30 years ago and I'm afraid that it won't be like riding a bicycle. I'm sure the MIG will be fine for the first 2 items on my above list, but I'm guessing for welding the grab hooks and receiver I'd be better off welding with rod to get better penetration. Please correct me if I'm wrong. If I'm right, I plan to buy some 1/8" 7018ac rod and give it a try.
Thoughts, recommendations and advice is greatly appreciated!