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Which is better to build a flatbed for a pickup , stick welder or flux core NO GASThanks in advance
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Reply:Either one if you're building it outsideNeither one if you're building it inside.Miller 211Hypertherm PM 451961 Lincoln Idealarc 250HTP 221  True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
Reply:Actually I take that backIf you are using that harbor freight 170 amp welder,Don't build it at all.  

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Reply:I agree with everyone. The fluxcore is faster and easier.  Dave

Originally Posted by poolbizz

Which is better to build a flatbed for a pickup , stick welder or flux core NO GASThanks in advance
Reply:Stick flux might be easier to clean than flux core with no gas.  Sometimes the flux residue impacts paint.   Otherwise, I agree either.
Reply:Unless you are completely proficient in stick welding, don't stick weld itIf you only have that HF 170 flux core machine, don't flux-core weld it either.

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Reply:Then what would you recommend I get . Stick? which one . Flux core ?, which ... Or ? .

Originally Posted by John T

Actually I take that backIf you are using that harbor freight 170 amp welder,Don't build it at all.  


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Originally Posted by poolbizz

Then what would you recommend I get . Stick? which one . Flux core ?, which ... Or ? .
Reply:Thank You
Reply:Use what you have. Good luck.  The HF welder just adds to the learning curve.
Reply:Learn how to weld before you tackle a project like this! A truck deck isn't that much different than a trailer. You certainly don't want it coming apart when you're flying down the highway. Build a table or some other project that won't have catastrophic consequences if it breaks or the welds don't hold. Welding isn't something where you can just buy a machine and start building projects. You need to learn how to make sound welds and that takes time, lots of time. Think in terms of month's not days to learn how to make sufficient welds. Having a better machine makes it a lot easier to learn but still takes a lot of time. Even weldors with years of experience are still learning how to improve their welding. Welding is lifetime learning to be proficient at it.
Reply:I have a 2001 ford ranger with 340k miles on it and runs great, so been doing welds on it here and there from rust on bed from chlorine . Maybe in 1 or 2 years if that I will remove stock bed and just put a flat bed on it for looks , I pull a galvanized trailer. Any way thanks for your reply. BTW, that HP 170 has the Mod on it .

Originally Posted by Welder Dave

Learn how to weld before you tackle a project like this! A truck deck isn't that much different than a trailer. You certainly don't want it coming apart when you're flying down the highway. Build a table or some other project that won't have catastrophic consequences if it breaks or the welds don't hold. Welding isn't something where you can just buy a machine and start building projects. You need to learn how to make sound welds and that takes time, lots of time. Think in terms of month's not days to learn how to make sufficient welds. Having a better machine makes it a lot easier to learn but still takes a lot of time. Even weldors with years of experience are still learning how to improve their welding. Welding is lifetime learning to be proficient at it.
Reply:Got a couple guys say the 170 works.www.urkafarms.com
Reply:Thank You..

Originally Posted by Sberry

Got a couple guys say the 170 works.
Reply:The Harbor Freight 170 welder is a great welder.  It is just a cost less than the name brands.Dave

Originally Posted by poolbizz

Thank You..
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Originally Posted by poolbizz

I have a 2001 ford ranger with 340k miles on it and runs great, so been doing welds on it here and there from rust on bed from chlorine . Maybe in 1 or 2 years if that I will remove stock bed and just put a flat bed on it for looks , I pull a galvanized trailer. Any way thanks for your reply. BTW, that HP 170 has the Mod on it .