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Old 08-29-2017, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Workinprogress View Post
Thanks!

I completely agree the 120 volt welder with flux core is not the best tool for this job.

With that said, I have been using the same hitch design, done using the same welder on my 1512 for a number years. It has not broken yet. Over the years using this welder I have made multiple items including a 25 ton log splitter, heavy duty trailer for my cub, repaired 1.5 ton dump trailer. Using a process of material beveling and multiple pass welding I have very few welds break.

A more powerful welder is on my wish list but for now I have to make due with what I have.
The key factor on your previous welds holding is the beveling and multi pass welding. That little flux core machine will weld the crack of dawn, provided you make enough passes! But in all reality, you can weld anything with your machine that I could do with a 400amp mig machine, it will just take longer. Provided it is properly set up!

But yes, as Jmech stated, the tombstones are pretty reasonable to pick up. I just got one from a guy at work for a crispy $100. Then I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, a friend was cleaning out some garage space and needed a place to keep a weldpack 180 mig. I happily gave it a temporary home next to my weld bench, adding that he could come visit whenever he wanted.

Keep up the good work!
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1650, 44A deck, front blade, QA42A snow thrower, 1A tiller, 10" brinly plow, brinly cultivator, home made rear bucket, home made sleeve hitch.
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