No matter how good or bad the beads can look to me. If they hold enough to get you out of a pinch, they are golden. A welder is one thing I’ve yet to add to my arsenal of tricks.

I have one and have used it a few times. I think it’s worth every penny. The dude who sells them is cool too. Good people.

$1000 for a cordless flux core welder is cheap. At minimum you need 2500 watt generator to run a 120v welder, so a brand new Predator 3500 Watt inverter generator is $800. Then another $500-600 if you go with a Harbor Freight welder.

That's a great idea, Dustin.

Use a torch to heat it up before you weld. You'll get better penetration and stronger welds. You can use a torch for all thicknesses of metal. 🤘

bun trail welders: "uhm... hello!?"

Did you just say “Any Whore” at 2:00 ? 😂😂

Those welds aren’t that bad, buddy. Get some burn time in and you’ll have it dialed. Stay sharp and keep the shinny side up.

A guy saved my as$ with one of these at TDS 24.

I’m about to get one

My tie rod is still holding on strong 💪

Frist post for the year

Just get some training/experience FIRST before trying to become a trailside welder. I grew up on a farm. My younger brother is still a farmer/bush mechanic. Sh!t like trying to weld while sitting in a puddle of water.. A great tool if used wisely! I have to say, younger bro pretty much taught himself. Trial and error along with a couple of old farmer mentors. But this is going to be 2024.

5 minutes and 30 seconds before the lid popped open.

they call it.... the stinger