Now that I've retired and moved out into the middle of nowhere, I find myself needing small welding jobs done on occasion. Nothing big. Welding a couple of T posts together to make a Target stand. Putting some spot welds on some floor jacks/supports I was using to reinforce the floor in an older, elevated outbuilding, welding a couple of steel 55 gallon drums end-to-end end for an impromptu septic tank, etc.
Will the 125 flux, wire welder from Harbor Freight handle jobs like that, or do I need to move up to the one that uses sticks/rods?
I have welded in the past, about 45 years ago, when I was working as a welder's helper on shutdowns in the petrochemical industry around Houston during High School & college.
To give you an idea of my proficiency in welding, the welders I used to assist always joked that that my welds were "gorilla welds" - butt ugly and strong.
My budget is limited, and I need something that will earn it's keep by doing 3-4 minor welding tasks per year. If it's a machine that I can run off of a 3800-w generator, that would be a major plus, as I do need to do some repair on a gate hinge at the entrance to the property - about a quarter mile from the house.
I really rely on this forum and have used y'all's advice for many a project. I appreciate it, and thank you in advance!
Will the 125 flux, wire welder from Harbor Freight handle jobs like that, or do I need to move up to the one that uses sticks/rods?
I have welded in the past, about 45 years ago, when I was working as a welder's helper on shutdowns in the petrochemical industry around Houston during High School & college.
To give you an idea of my proficiency in welding, the welders I used to assist always joked that that my welds were "gorilla welds" - butt ugly and strong.
My budget is limited, and I need something that will earn it's keep by doing 3-4 minor welding tasks per year. If it's a machine that I can run off of a 3800-w generator, that would be a major plus, as I do need to do some repair on a gate hinge at the entrance to the property - about a quarter mile from the house.
I really rely on this forum and have used y'all's advice for many a project. I appreciate it, and thank you in advance!