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.
"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
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Re: Drowning Rods
[Re: Trapper7]
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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
[Re: Trapper7]
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04/23/24 11:49 AM
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.
Must be nice to eat ice cream as fast as you want and not have to worry about brain freeze.
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Re: Drowning Rods
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04/23/24 04:25 PM
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.
Must be nice to eat ice cream as fast as you want and not have to worry about brain freeze.
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