My Advice For Better Looking Flux Core Welds (Gasless MIG)
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Flux core was definitely quite discouraging for me when I started. In this video I show you how to create better flux core welds with some of the things I have learned
I used 0.035 Lincoln Nr 211 np Wire
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Some things that can be done in addition:
1) Ground your weld piece directly
2)Change your tips and consumables often!
3)Watch the puddle and use a fan to blow the smoke out your face
4)Clean Clean Clean
5) Don't get discouraged, and never give up!!!!!!
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Best advice to all the new guys. Practice practice practice. And set up the machine what it recommends settings for thickness of metal. And if you have no one to teach or show you. Watch lots of youtube videos.
You don’t need any circle motion or zig zags at all with flux/inner shield. Just drag and go. If anything your trapping slag under the weld by letting it cool and reheating. I’m a certified welder in Washington state and weld structural steel with 1/16 inch wire every day. If a inspector sees anyone trying to make a weld look pretty like that he will fail it and make you grind it out and make another SOLID pass. Manipulation it only necessary with shielding gas to cool/shield the puddle behind you. Flux/inner shield creates slug on top to shield the weld wile cooling.
Good to know
ageed with you...and pretty sure that welding downhill with this type of wire isnt recommanded...what u think#korey gregory
Uphill only!
Eh, if he's not trying to create dimes with the flux core and keeping it mostly centred it's not going to cause any issues for a hobbyist welder building with mostly 1/8 steal and thin-wall tube. Your comment was a little too dramatic, seriously doubt he would have any failures due to cooling down from small drawings as long as he stays centred and in front.
You obviously didn't take it with a grain of salt which would help you know it alls if you did. You also sound more like "Google" than a professional welder, to be honest. 😂
@@koreygregory527 Downhand is worthless. Has no penetration at all. I have seen a gate a welder installed at a marina that fell off and was laying on the ground the day after the installation.
VASILY: "These tacks aren't holding"
ALSO VASILY: *Can't beat the tacks off with a hammer*
I usually don’t like these young guys trying to teach folks all they know like they’re experts, but you really did a great job with this video. It was instructional , yet you demonstrated your ability, not acted like the best ever. You showed the short falls of flux core and the benefits and did a good job considering the limitations of the machine. Good job.
because you boomers think you are the smartest and nobody can be as knowleged as you!
1. you don't need "motions" with flux core or stick welding, unless you're trying to fill a gap just drag at a consistent speed. 2. you aren't suppposed to run shielded metal (stick/fluxcore) downhill, it makes the weld weaker, even if it looks better.( Learned from a welding inspector).
running downhill is acceptable on sheet metal 1/8 and thinner.
Yes, u don’t need too move ur rod or wire but like the kid said; u can to shape ur puddle to make it look better! Just gotta experiment n see what u like! Everyone is different! & u can weld downhill! On thin metal, it is so much easier! Weaker it will be yes but if it’s not supporting anything like toe plate, sheet metal etc. Use common since👍
I started out on my dad's old 1969 stick welder, and did fine with it. Tried a welder like this one here- Boy I sucked. But, that's why I watch youtube- as a helping reference guide. Thanks!
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You’re so informative!!!
And I appreciate that.
I’m one of those beginner welders and plan to build my own mini bikes and go carts and watching a few of your videos really encourages me to get out there and just do it!
Awesome good luck!
Not bad, I second the preheat of the metal, I've been welding in the outdoors with fluxcore for the last 16 years. To help with the spatter I use anti spatter spray, and nozzle dip to help keep my tip clean.
Thank you,Vasily.Imagine my surprise,when I chose the Best Descriptive example for welding with wire,and it's You ! I hope you're healing well,and quickly. I certainly miss your posts.(I totally suk at editing,soI just post the ride itself).I've done a couple thing,because of your posts,and they worked well.TY again.Best Wish V.
Thank you. I'm getting better and working on a video in a few weeks!
You look a few years younger than me (22 y/o) and don’t let the haters get to ya! Can tell you have a lot to learn and there’s nothing wrong with that! If you can get access you’ll get much better welds with more heat and a better welder. Keep it up and nice strong welds 💪🏼
My nephew wants to use my everlast mig welder for flux core. You have some very good tips.
That Lincoln weld pack was my first welder. I still have it today. It's handy for all the reasons you mentioned. You can avoid undercut with it by increasing wire feed speed and slowing your drag motion, allow your puddle to flow out before pulling the gun back. Keep up the great videos!!!
Great advice! Thanks!!
halfsharkalligatorhalfmans ! Me to my welder is almost 16 year old machine I still used time to time is easy to carry
Great advice!!
Love this! Thank you for the simple, beginners version of how to make your welds with flux somewhat presentable…or at least functional. Thanks!
I just got a mig welder not long ago and I'm really getting into it thanks for the tips
You’re doing good young man keep practicing
thank you, for the video I have solved some doubts but I use electric welding "sticks" I am 18 years old and since 12 I have been using sticks the inconvenience is that the eyes are smoked and as for welding thin profiles there is a method that I learned from my grandfather that is using "wire burned" (as we call it in Mexico) At the points to be welded like this I do not heat the blade and that's how I made and repaired my car's sheet and mufflers.I have not used the Flux core or mig I have a mig but I do not know how to program it and I really want to try it because I have seen that thin profiles are better.Respect using Flux core I think it is more practical outdoors as well as the sticks because you do not have to take care of the air currents.
Good video, I'm a beginner, Just got me welder and helmet in this week. Your video was informative and encouraging 👏. Thanks bud, Big Texas high-5
Try to get the air intake of your welder further away from the weldment. It's inhaling loads of flux dust which'll cover the transformer etc and make it more prone to overheating.
Very nice for beginner. Im just startin in gas less mig welding myself. Learnin alot.. im 45
Im learning to weld. I picked up a couple tips ideas from you. Awesome
Really appreciate you.😎😎😎
I definitely gained some knowledge from this vid..thx brother!👍
Haha thanks for the support!
Hey nice welds and good instruction on fluxcore. Spraying cooking oil (Pam) on the area that's going to be welded minimizes splatter and makes cleanup easier.
Good tip
Doesn't the Pam cause issues with the weld?
Thanks for the video. My first welder was the Weld Pak 140 which is almost identical to the Weld Pak 100 that you have with the exception that it has 140A versus 100A and most importantly, it came with a regulator and gas hose so that I can do MIG welding as well as flux core and with a spool gun it can weld aluminum. The problem with both however is that they don't have infinite voltage regulation but use taps (like A, B, C etc.) which prevents you from fine tuning the voltage. Both are decent for around the house stuff but once you try a better machine that you can dial in you'll find that your welding improves immediately
Hopefully really soon Ill get a nice machine thank you!
I weld primarily with flux with my everlast welder as I weld mostly outdoors in the breeze.
I tig weld aluminium outside in heavy wind, Gotta use a lot of gas.
Thank You for sharing this video I just came up on a welder like yours awesome advice and tips
There is always room for improvement, keep up the good attitude!
I will be trying flux core for the first time with my PowerMTS welder.
good job ,Jaime,very interesting....keep up the good work,your man
Some people will never push themselves to learn anything ,good on u little brother , keep testing everything don't be like the people talking shit , u know the ones that never do anything but talk shit,the couch potato, I'm a welder ,and I still do this type of shit in my shop, to keep my skills prepped all the time ,never forgot where I came from,that's the reason I do it ...it calms me down
Thank you good video I will be buying one soon so I'm looking for videos to help me thank you for taking out your time making videos to help others
Regards
Steve UK London
I like when you almost welded the glove to the metal. Great video man. thank I am a lousy welder that is why came looking for instructions.
Lousy temporarally,soon to be very good!!
anyone who starts with “I’m not a professional so take my advice with a grain of salt” is someone whose advice you need to heed.....
Anyone who claims to know everything is someone you shouldn't trust
im looking at getting a mig welder and giving it a go thanks for the vid
Thanks for sharing the video I never try to use MIG welding, I want to use it someday for my home project
Great video and very helpful. I was a little confused by your surprise at 2 little tacks failing before the 6 inch bead you had just laid. In any case it was a testament to your ability. Thanks for the video.
When welding the metal is subject to flexing and twisting just from the heat and the current. That's usaully why tacks fail. If your materials are clamped down well that prevents tack failure and in some cases can eliminate tacking all togather. Like in repetition a fixture is biult to hold every peice in its place till its finished keep it straight and eliminates warpage.
The tack welds didn't fail. If you will notice, the metal failed, not the tack welds. It was stupid of him to tack it to his welding table.
Great vid, Im a beginner myself and was starting to think about ditching my flux core but after watching how good your welds came out im gona give it some more practice. cheers
you simply cant beat flux core but stick welding is a must.Do it,you wont use it much but when youre in the shit
some one some where will have one you can use.
Great vid!! Thanks bro. I’ll be welding soon myself hopefully this will help me.
Thank you! this isn't one of the best videos out there, but I hope it helps!
I like detailed videos like this. Very helpful
Flux core is great for windy or outside welding, but MIG really gives you a awesome weld. I think your Lincoln welder can be converted to gas. There is a valve, regulator and a new gun liner available for them. Of course you will need the shielding gas bottle, and solid welding wire... Unfortunately there not cheap. I don't have a welder set up for flux core to send weld photos. I only weld inside with MIG and TIG. I use stick, if I need to weld outside. You have nice welds... practice makes perfect.
Thank you! My stick machine is way superior than that welder. I just don't use it because it is bulky and can't weld thin metal. I have looked into the gas conversion kit, but I think I would rather buy a Mig welder in the future with a 4 roller feed system and 220v. In the future. Thanks for the advice!!
Hello Mate Nice Video presentation I enjoyed it you held my attention and I learned a bit well done
(INE) E71T-GS
.030" will not cause hardly any splatter and done research and used it, I was surprised!!! Try it! Far most the best gasless flux core I've seen and used.
Flux core has it place indeed big plus for welding outside and being portable 💯💪🇺🇸👍
Thank you! Excellent video with some good tips.
good stuff you make it look easy 👏👏
Good on yah mate
Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thankyou for this, it has helped me greatly.
Thats crazy! I just bought a harbor freight welder and bought the exact same wire 5 years laters for more than double the price! 21.99. Inflation really showing. I wish the wire was only 9 bucks a roll now.
Great video man! Also very informative. I just bought a flux core welder so this will definitely help me out a lot when I start to use it!
Thank you!!
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You gave alot of good advice. Your welds looked pretty Damn good for what you was using. I just got a similar machine and its not easy to make the welds look good. Really enjoyed the video!!
Thank you! Very informational! I'm learning to weld, so this really helps!
Nice flux skills ! 👍👍
So true practice I've welded in the 80s and have not done so fir ten years picked up the mig gun the other day. Oboy looks like a beginner welder. It comes back. But is not pretty. Welded tc pipe freight train frames running 5/32 7028 high carbon tod with gas some without. Boy don't think right now I could even get a bead across the price. Practice and patience keep doing it over and over.
flus core wire goes bad over time due to water in the flux(like 7018 lohy) also, polarity is important
Good job man , keep it up 👍
Great presentation man. 👍
good weld thanks for the info. cheers. Andy.
You'll doing alright I've seen worse just keep tinkering and watch Jody on welding tips and tricks
well done video, easily understood.thank you.
Hi I just bought a flux 125 welder it was my first time I welded something ,but I had a little problem seeing the line ,can you tell me why?
Good video, but maybe you could have mentioned something about stickout and how far it should be.
At school we use 0.072 nr232 and nr233 wire. To me, fcaw is the second hardest proccess just behind gtaw.
Just ran my first beads at work today.i didt alright but I definately was going too slow
Great video mate.
Great video. Thanks
Great helpful vid 💯
Great tutorial, is the core wire compatible for think or thin material, thanks👍
Dang I miss those $9 a roll days.
My HD and lowes are both $18 for the 2lb.
$86 for the 11lb
I will need to use flux core soon with my everlast welder. Flux core wire sure is more expensive than straight solid wire.
Thanks man big help ✌️
Which is it, if it has slag then you drag or you make cursive e patterns? Wouldn't doing the latter get slag into the work??
great video thank youso much.
Great tips. Thanks much.
I have that exact hood. Love it!!
Yes it's great
Not bad for your first pipe weld 😃😃😃
Don’t listen to all the haters man, my advice is to just keep working on your consistency on your passes and you’ll find out you can make about the same welds with flux that you can with solid
Great presentation! Keep up the great work. I learned quite a lot from your video. Thanks!
Thank you!
Gotta love that flux core lol its all i use
Yes, compared to stick, it is much more convenient and easier. But stick makes better welds!
Nice advice bud! Thanks
Thank you !!
Do you ever use anti splatter spray when welding? Do these kind of sprays help at all?
What voltage and wire feed did you use?
Go to steel store.
"What can I get you?"
"Some steel please. Not too thick, not too thin."
"..."
what model of lincoln you are using i want to buy thank you
fuck all the negativity you done a proper job for that welder. I have seen bad welds with gasless . straight the fuck up. great video bruv. ignore the know it alls I have been welding for 15 years and never seen welds that professional with flux core.
Thank you!!
please share for the ampere/voltage and the thickness of materials 🙏
You sound like a dutch person that learned english by watching duck dynasty. Thank you for the tips
Thanks for the vdeo sir
I'm impressed. And need practice.
I'm getting really good fillet welds, slag rakes off to shiny metal, never in one piece though you wont get that with this wire. But my issue is when I do a butt weld I cant get complete slag coverage no matter what I do. Still get ok welds though just cant get that full slag shiny metal perfection. As far as fillet welds go if you do a really nice stringer, with a steady hand you can get really nice looking welds, really even concentric circles like gas mig.
Good video
Helps if you prep your welds!
Nice job
I’m confused and never heard of that but why do you want to be able to stop the wire with your finger? Also let’s say you can’t stop it what exactly are you adjusting to do so?
Also what’s up with your fingers in your gloves are you sharing 1 finger hole with 2 fingers?
I'm a complete noob & just borrowed my buddy's Harbor Freight Flux core welder to experiment with. Hopefully I can get something looking halfway decent.
actually i had better welds when pulling and probably even better penetration, i think that the flux used in the innershield wire is very effective and keeps the puddle from the slag very well, that's why vertical uphill are way easier with the innershield compared to regular MIG or even stick, that said i'm not a professional welder and i may be wrong, just personal opinion, thank you for the video.
Thank for such a great presentation about Mig Wires. I bought the ER70S-6 and it didn't work well on my piece of metal, so I was wondering what you could recommend to use on angle carbon steel. Thank you so much for your anticipated response
Lincoln Innershield NR-211-MP, which is E71T-11
er70s6 needs a shielding gas and dcep polarity to work correctly. if you are welding 1/4 inch and thinner thickness steel indoors, it is the most common wire.
im a total newbee but when do you press the trigger on gun? do you first touch the tip to metal then pull trigger? or get tip close to metal but not touching, then pull trigger? Thanks for your video!
depends on your stickout. if stickout ok, you can touch the wire and then pull, other wise, hover at correct height and pull
Where do you get argon?
And this is what you use on all your tubing?? Like that Chinese buggy with that dirty mix Aluminum? I want to do my own custom work on gy6s lowering and motor mount swaps paying someone sucks
Thank you
Not bad . Thanks for the reassurance and I learned about the zig zag. I thought it said jig jag tho so that’s what imma call it ,and tomorrow I’ll try out the jig jag tnx.
to get good looking welds with flux core you need best wire for your machine and find the sweet spot on the welder settings for thickness of the metal and then you ready to steady drag and go.nothing fancy. wire brand and quality makes a huge difference and can throw you off. with bad wire you will never find the sweet spot and will be chasing tail. once i found the perfect wire, i couldn't believe how good my welds look for flux core.
You're running on dc , with a cheaper one you weld in AC ! It makes a lot of spatters ! Nice vidéo !