Re: Drowning Rods
[Re: Trapper7]
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05/17/19 09:49 PM
05/17/19 09:49 PM
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I want the wire welder with gas. Flux core sucks, lol.
If I use the 6013 it looks great, but I don't always trust the weld. The washers break loose on my washer topped rebar stakes when I use 6013, but it looks nice. 6011 and 7018 make my strongest welds. I'm shakier than a hoor in church and I stay in one place too long when I'm welding sometimes.
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Re: Drowning Rods
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04/22/24 11:01 PM
04/22/24 11:01 PM
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Trapper 7, started using 3/4 fiberglass re rod for drowners. drilled the bottom & installed cotter key & washer, on top, I drilled & installed 3/32 cable for staking. for the slider, I used a 3/4 pvc coupling with a quick connect, so far, so good. nice without the rust & weight.
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Re: Drowning Rods
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04/23/24 11:49 AM
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I have a 6 1/2 foot box on my truck. I put the 8 foot fiberglass rods in opposite corners and they fit just fine. Still able to close the tailgate. I have a couple 10 footers, which I seldom use. They have to stick out the back.
Most in this country have things people in other countries only dream about. Yet, they want America to be more like those other countries.
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Re: Drowning Rods
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04/23/24 04:25 PM
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Not sure who came up with the drowning rod idea, but I bought some in the late 70s from Trapper Art of WI. They were metal rods and 8 footers. They worked pretty good, but I prefer the fiberglass ones I now have.
Most in this country have things people in other countries only dream about. Yet, they want America to be more like those other countries.
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