Welding Patch Panels with a Harbor Freight 125 Flux Core Welder

A Chicago Electric Flux Core 125 Welder from Harbor Freight is used for welding an automotive patch panel into place, repairing a lower fender rust hole…

Materials and Tools Used:

• Welder: Chicago Electric Flux Core 125 Welder:
  Get the benefit of wire welding without the hassle of gas. The Flux 125 Welder is a versatile flux core arc welder (FCAW) specifically designed to use self-shielding flux-cored welding wire. This eliminates the need for gas and regulators that normal MIG welders require. Set-up is easy for gasless flux-cored welding. With variable speed wire control and thermal overload protection, this flux wire welder provides dependable performance in a compact, lightweight package. The Flux 125 welder can weld mild steel from 18 gauge up to 3/16in. thick which makes it ideal for jobs around the yard, workshop, or house. https://www.harborfreight.com/flux-12…​
• Welding Helmet: https://www.harborfreight.com/adjusta…
• Sheet Metal: 20 gauge A1008 cold-rolled sheet from Alro Steel​
• Sand Blaster: Speed Blaster – Gravity Feed Media Blaster
• Filler: http://autobodymaster.com/product_lis…​
• Bondo Hog / Red Sander: National Detroit 900 8-Inch Bondo Hog
• Cheese Grater Blade: https://www.stanleytools.com/products…​
• Primer: Auto Body Master lacquer primer from local Auto Value Auto Parts store
• Primer Gun: Devilbiss MBC 510, 1.8mm fluid tip, #30 air cap
• Work Boots: https://rockroosterfootwear.com/colle…