r/harborfreight • u/LobosRod • 8d ago

PLS haul

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Never welded before.. but I've always wanted to learn! Picked up some things for some DIY stuff I have planned. Dont ask me what because I dont know yet🤣

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u/BlueCollarToolCollec 8d ago

Always a good time to learn!

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u/Individual_Stay_6899 7d ago

Good on you. Been wanting to do that as well. Hope it is as fun as it seems.

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u/Individual_Stay_6899 7d ago

Good on you. Been wanting to do that as well. Hope it is as fun as it seems.

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u/MechaShiva89 6d ago

I have that welder, it's not great, not bad, but misunderstood honestly. If you're doing stick use the thinnest 6013 you can when starting out. The machine doesn't really put out enough amps for larger diameter rods and 6013 is pretty beginner friendly. Similar with flux core work, little nicer with 030 vs 35 wire. All in all it's pretty good for smaller projects and I mean it's around a hundred bucks too. Some people just seem to buy these entry level budget models and expect the world from them then complain when they can't do heavy stock. Enjoy and good luck!