Learn The Flux Core BASICS!
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- its just the basics, thats all i know how to do!! this is how i do things, its pretty vague and thats on pupose, all i wanted to do was enough to get someone going and thats it!!, im not a teacher or a welder in any capacity, i dont claim to be, and never will claim to be, but i like to pass along my knowledge in hopes of helping someone!, i hope you enjoyed!!
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Very nice video - I was a welder back in the 70's, was certified with 7018 for structural steel by the AWS, and worked in a shipyard, construction, job shops, etc. Your welds look very good, and your tutorial will be very helpful for anyone learning flux-core welding. A lot of people think that flux-core is a substandard process - it's not, it was initially developed to allow wire feed welding in windy environments such as skyscrapers, and it's a very robust process.
As you mentioned, it's very similar to arc welding, because there's a flux involved. It's simply a matter of getting your polarity, wire roller, wire speed, voltage, direction of travel and angles set correctly. Once you've got everything set, it's just a matter of practice.
And you'll save a lot of money not having to buy gas!
Thanks for taking the time to post, I'm sure it's been helpful for a lot of people -
For a very new welder with my first welder, I loved that you gave the instructions in crayon, so that even I could understand what you were doing.
That was the entire point of this video 👍
@@Bufordboone i am planning to start welding however i have a long beard and i do not want to lose it. how to protect it?
I am the new guy with a new gassless set up who has never welded before, You say your no pro, hear me ..!! That weld you just showed me looks mint , I would be stoked if my welds ever look that crisp. Thanks for a honest explanation it was very clear and I learnt heaps ..!! Good Karma for you bro 👍🏼
Great straight forward information on getting started with Flux Core Welding! Nice tips on the proper way to achieve good results and how to identify and correct issues. Thanks for posting!
This is by far the best video on CZcams for beginners, you explain everything in great terms that a beginner will easily understand. Thanks very much 🏴
Diesel015 damn, that’s the best comment I’ve ever gotten. Thank you!!
@@Bufordboone honestly meant every word, I've learned more from your video than I have from hours and hours of other vids no joke. Thanks again 👌
When I worked at a joist company, we had 10-12 people all welding on a joist at the same time, when I first got there, didn't know about using sunblock (SPF 30 or higher) I had the inside of my ears were burnt and peeling. From lifting my hood to find the next weld. Getting flash from the other welders arcs.
I haven't welded in 19 years. Just getting back into it. Like you commented, it's like riding a bike. As I was watching your video, lightbulbs started clicking on. Great video.
Glad it was helpful!
You explained it so well for the common man, thank you for that. the way you explained how to troubleshoot the problems helps out a ton, appreciate it bro
Glad it was helpful for you!
I can’t believe there are 114 dislikes for this vid!! Bro you did EXACTLY what you set out to do and WHO you meant to do it for! THX a shit ton!
I’m glad it was helpful!
Keyboard commandos are always looking for videos to pick apart, but they don't have the balls to put up their own because they suck at doing it, and are jealous.
This is the best beginner focused video I’ve seen by far. You explained every aspect and answered every question I had left from other videos I’d seen. Thank you sir
I’m glad you found your answers!
My 25 year old Lincoln arc gas welder setting is stuck at 110 amp, so I bought a used Lincoln SP 135 Plus a month ago, to handle the lower range. Just an amateur do it yourself home welder, and your video is a great confidence booster teacher! Practice, practice like you say. Many Mahalos from the North Shore 🤙👍😎
I’m no teacher, just trying to spread the knowledge! Everyone should know a thing or 2 about a thing or 2!
G'day mate from Downunder. Mate I am new to welding and I have to say that your video is more helpful to me than all the pro welders videos put together. WELL DONE 👍
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We all begin sonewhere, don't be ashamed, don't feel like you are less than the professional welders, you don't have to explain who this is for.
We the beginners just need a little guidance to get us to Building our projects. Keep it up!
Great video! You have far more skill than you give yorself credit for, and you are a better teacher than you think. I'm just getting back to welding for some personal projects and have learned much from your and other videos on YT.
Thank you! I really appreciate that! And I’m glad this video served useful!
I love that you emphasize that you aren't professional, but then hammer the safety thing down. A lot of good information here, I'm teaching myself how to weld too, and this was very helpfull.
Safer is key! I’m glad it was useful for you!
Just started welding, bought a Hobart 140 and its video's like this that are teaching me the right way, Thank you!!!!!
Good video man, bet it helps new entry welders!
Info on cleaning weld base:
Its true that milscale , rust and other contaminates wont stop you from welding. But it is a big deal if what your welding has a important role to play. It reduces structural hold and drastically reduces strength of the hold, which can make it gery unsafe like automotive welds or structural building welds. FWIW...
If you are using Flux Core is either E71T-11 or E71T-GS (most likely) and one of two sizes: 0.030"-0.035"/0.8mm-0.9mm wire size.
The 7 in that number is the tensile strength which is 70,000 PSI (lbs per square inch).
Not cleaning off millscale and rust it can reduce that 70K to 25K PSI by reducing penetration.
To the point I've seen contaminated welds snap right off or crack down weld under load even though everything else was done professionally. Like 15° drag angle, sufficient current/voltage, enough WFS, optimal weld speed, optimal welding puddle pattern. Only thing that was wrong was not grinding/cleaning contaminated surface.
There is a jar of anti-spatter which the torch’s has cone is dipped into to prevent spatter from building up inside the shielding gas cone. There is a spray anti-spatter that can be prayed on the material you’re welding, I have never used either as of yet as I use flux core and just accept that flux core is going to spatter. Additionally there is a screw on top that can be connected over the area the gas cone covers upon removing the gas cone that greatly improves visibility of the weld puddle. Wire stick out can vary from 3/16 to 3/8 generally a bit less to a bit more. I have shielding gas for my wire feed welder but most stuff I weld on is old carbon steel, mil-scale by itself would be considered clean and while bright white metal helps improve weld quality very few welders take the time to remove light mil-scale on most jobs, unless the weld is a critical weld that must pass an X-ray. Good tips over all. Watch your weld pool/puddle and weld tie in with base material being welded as well as your bead width and height. Adjust your heat range and wire speed if needed but a lot can be done by varying your wire stick out and travel speed but a true quality weld involves all of it and it’s all learned with time and doing.
Well put Mitch, my thoughts exactly, I would also add that drive roller tension is very important.
I can't make a decent looking bead, but I have a grinder, my welds always look good😝😁
I too am a grinder not a welder...LOL
Thats the spirit!!!
Flux core should be run in straight polarity or dc electrode negative. Might help
A lot of it is in consistent movement.
Other than that, you know what they say: Grinders and paint make me the welder I ain't!
I have the same machine and love it, its great for little projects. Save your self some money and buy the 10 pound spools, I know the manual says not to use more than a 2 pound spool but I have been for the last 15 years or so and yes I do take it a lot of places in the back of my truck and never had a problem with it.
Great video thx for it, i took welding to become a millwright an have done production tig welding when money was tight yrs ago and have done alot of stick an brasing with torchs, retired now an got a mig/fluxcore really cheap an trying to bone up on my welds and watching this has shown me where i am going wrong , they do sell really good cheap welders for a backyard guy nowadays and you can carry a fluxcore around to weld whatever they are useful and alot better than dragging a set of torchs out in the winter before dark to weld up an exhaust so you can go to work the next day :)
thanks bro.. i got this machine in the video and few blocks away there is an abandoned fabrication shop people ransacked the heavy but left all the things you talking about like the helmet apron gloves glasses connectors and lots of small metals to practice on..i looked at it as a blessing cause that stuff adds up quick lol..take care and peace
Great video, Buford! Your weld looked purty durn good to these old eyes! I have a Lincoln Electric MIG Pak 10 110V MIG/flux core welder. It's a good little machine. Lincoln no longer makes it, though. :(
One thing I would suggest: The nozzle you have on your gun in this video is actually meant for MIG welding with shielding gas. For flux core welding Lincoln makes a black nozzle with a much smaller opening at the front, just big enough to go around the tip. Keeps spatter and junk off the end of the gun. It's part #KH 726. Home Depot sells them. It makes it much easier to see the puddle. Keep on meltin' metal!
Man what a great video! Getting ready to pull my machine out of the box and try for the first time. I totally agree with your way of thinking, I want to do it by myself at my house, no waiting, no getting over charged etc. Thanks for posting the best video I’ve found for true beginners!!
Ok watched your whole tutorial. Good basic info Repetition is the mother of Skill. Also it's called Nozzle Gel you dip your nozzle in it to avoid those BBS from sticking to the inside of your nozzle. They have a spray can version to spray on your work piece to prevent build up of your BBS so you don't get too many sticking to your work piece. 😊
Best real understanding video I’ve saw on welding. 👌🏻
kind of on the fence with your video here, almost turned it off because it seemed nothing interesting was being presented, but then there were some really great bursts of wisdom which were beneficial. I liked your diagnosis of problems 3/4 of the way through.
I have very basic knowledge of welding, that’s all I was trying to convey in this video, I’m glad you found something beneficial in this video!
@@Bufordboone Some editing and just a little scripting would make them MUCH more effective. You know how to make things work, and that's something editing can't make up for, but it can sure make better.
I agree I am a new welder and starting from the beginning 1/2 through the video it became very informative and interesting 👍🏻
Finally.. someone is explaining so we'll without any pride.🙏. As a beginner in welding I have this project I wonna do and with this I can say that am good to go now. Thanks so much
Glad it was helpful for you!
I'm a 64 year old welder. My best advice is shield your skin!!! And beware of reflective light bouncing off walls or other equipment coming in from the back of your helmet. I used to build water tanks and I had to customize my welding hood with a back apron to block the light reflecting off the inside of the tank. PROTECT YOURSELVES!!! OR you will pay the price later in life!
I have skin cancer on my right arm from mig welding without protection.
Don't be ignorant like I was!
Lots of good advice for an FNG with a shiny new Hobart 140. My biggest issues are seeing what I'm doing and, related to this, keeping my beads straight. I haven't tried doing the "brace with your left hand" method yet but I will. I've found that ugly beads, as long as they have good penetration, are still pretty strong. Grind away the ugliness and keep practicing, which is the best advice, aside from wearing your PPE. PRACTICE. I am getting progressively better. This is a good thing because I will be welding in a frame repair section on my '01 Jeep TJ this Christmas Eve!
I have my own channel on welding projects and first time I use a Flux core. I mostly do arc welding so picking up some information on Flux wire.
After running Mig and Stick building lil things and what not at home I love FCAW. It has good penetration and easy to run. Cheaper bc you dont need gas for self sheilded wire. Most importantly Im not throwing breakers bc I can run it super low voltage for the 110 house electrical. Highly recommend it!
Great vid, like that you focus on safety.
Your explanations are two thumbs up! Keep making videos for us beginners.
Thank you!
Several times you disqualified your abilities and that you were not a pro. Yet, your best looks incredible in my opinion and your troubleshooting and pre welding instructions I have never heard in any videos. I'm a hobbiest welder at best. Just bought a better Mig Tig stick welder to weld frame caps on a friends 4Runner. Your video is of great value.
Thanks Jeff! Your exactly the type of person this video was directed at, a hobby welder at home doing odd jobs, I’m glad it was helpful!
When this guy first started talking I could swear he is the voice in my head at least for the last 20 years
He's right running straight beads is less confusing than gun manipulation for new people.
Thanks just watched your video
Learning to flux core basics.
I am getting a welder soon.
Good video.
Thank you
Good luck! I hope the video helped!
TIG was easier to me than MIG. Both use Argon/CO2 Gas only thing TIG had on mig was the advantage of a control pedal that lets you weld very thin aluminum. In my class we welded two sida cana together until we didnt blow through and had perfect beads.
TIG is just tapping the filler rod at end if arc flame and pressing toward arc 3/16" which creates the stacks(stacking dimes) effect.
Aplausos para ti y tus intenciones, gracias por todo. Un saludo desde Bilbao-Spain.
Thanks bro. You made me feel a bit more confident going forward with my first flux core wire el' cheapo welder. ;)
Nice and slow brother, protect your face and arms and take your time.
I’m around welding all day but just started learning.
I know what’s a good weld and yours is probably the best I’ve ever seen, lol,, “non-pro” my ass.
Thanks brother
I'm learning how to weld so I'll take any tips etc, thanks Burford 👍
It’s a great skill to have!
Something about that 5 second intro made my heart laugh lol.
i felt like i was too slow for my harbor freight, and i was blowing holes more than i like. i have been using the machine for sheet metal for about a week. makes sense now that i should turn the speed down from 6 to a 4, and also put the switch on low.
To fill holes or keep from blowing through, you can pulse the switch on and off... start a tack, then move to the edge of the pool and pulse/tack again, as the pool fades to or just below dull red... nightwrencher has some good videos on flux core welding thin stock, avoiding blowouts, and filling holes.
pam cooking spray works as an anti-spatter also,thats what I use just a light mist on the steel!
Do you spray the tip or the work?
@@wbrushwood the table, if you spray it on the work, you're trying to weld it, why would you not want it to stick?
Finally someone that I understand and can follow. I’ve learned more from this one video that all the pros videos combined. Thanks a lot 😁
I’m glad it was helpful!
The jar you dip into protects your nozzle. It does not prevent spatter on your workpiece.
Or a gal... just got my first welder. Thanks for the video!
You’re too hard on yourself. That was a great weld and some of the best tips I’ve found yet.
I totally agree. Learn stick first. After you get that somewhat down, flux core, mig and tig are a piece of cake. Doesn't work the other way around tho guys, believe that.
Great video brother, clear and concise. Welds look good too :D
l am a hobbyist, just got my MIG welder but my beads look awful, l guess i'll have to keep practicing and watching videos like yours, thanks
Keep practicing and messing with you machine settings and learning how to dial it in.
This video deserves way more love, great content
Thank you!
Humble and honest. Thank you bro.
I cut 2" of insulation off my ground wire and spliced in another 3 foot section of wire and soldered. I then clamped and brazed a piece of round bar on the 2nd ground wire. I can now clamp or weld my ground onto the work. welding the ground on is awesome to shit ass equipment that's dirty as hell.
I've never seen anyone have 2 grounds or weld their grounds onto the work.
and if I'm wrong, I don't want to be right.
Buford, you and I are the guys that get grinders for Christmas.
If I'm not mistaken, as seen in other videos, you can remove that tip, looks like it's meant for gash shielding, just obscures the view a bit
Thanks for the video
I know how you feel it's been a long time since I took welding in school as well in fact 30+ years to again hold oxycetaline
And now learning flux never had mug or tug so very new for me
You should be an instructor you explained very well. You're weld is good how you have any dislikes is beyond me.. I'm the same way I'm just a guy in the garage welding. Your video is great. but for flux core you should use a flux core nozzle.( It tapers down to the tip) just saying... and the gel I believe is to keep the spatter off of the nozzle and the tip .. Anti-spatter spray is for spraying the material & surrounding area so that nothing sticks..The nozzle you have on is for gas... but like I said great video.
I know the difference in nozzles, I personally don’t like the flux nozzle, many reasons, first is if you screw up and touch it to your material it makes some funny sounds and stops everything, second is, if you are a beginner and have a flux only machine it’s not gonna hurt anything to use a gas nozzle, and you will get use to the sight picture of a gas nozzle when you move into gas shielded welding, just my opinion.
@@Bufordboone I meant it with all due respect. Keep up the good work. I appreciate the video.
How about adding a link to the other video about the Lincoln HD welder (and why not to buy it) in the description? We've got a 175HD in our stack from Craig's List that we've enjoyed for many tasks. Still, we're looking at a 200-ish AC TIG next year or so and like to understand differences between machines.
weld it make it stick that's it, don't jack off to it!! good man good vid there is so many dudes who welding is their thing I get it but this vid is good enough to me man..
This guy should give himself more credit.welds look good he definitely knows what he’s talking about!
Thank you i learn stuff with your video and i subscribe also looking forward to the next one
Dude! The only reason I've gotten up the courage to learn to weld is because there's no acetylene involved! I remember my dad welded all of the time when I was a kid back in the Stone Age with the acetylene tank and the fire. It terrified me.
Imagine my surprise and delight to discover that there are these newfangled things that weld without compressed gas and fire! No way would I want to learn the Stone Age Way if I can do everything I need to with just a flux core welder. Hurray for technology!
Absolutely love this. Thank you. I’ve never touched a welder and looking into it. This vid definitely helped. Question though... is dingleberry a technical term? Lol. Thanks again man!
Josh Parkington thank you! Yes dingleberry is a very technical term used by us in the garage lol
Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful!
I like you man, simple encouraging, unlike other people, you got it go to college for that, is too complex nahh im about to buy me my welder
College is over rated, I learned everything I know from CZcams, people around me, and practice, practice will always trump anything anyone tells you, in my opinion.
Give yourself more credit man ! Confidence is key I think you do great work, and are very humble
I appreciate that! I don’t like to sound like I’m some pro, especially with all the “pros” on CZcams lol.
Use the vegetable oil in a spray can instead of the tip goop. Just spray it around the weld erea and in the nozzle. Will not affect your weld and the crud/ bb’s wipe right off.
Great job. Please don't ever think of yourself as a bad teacher.... Man you are good. You taught me big time. Tumbs up👍
Thank you!! Glad I could help!!
I'm going to need to use some flux core in my everlast welder soon. I've got some welding to do outside where breezes are common.
snoopy doggy I’ve heard a general breeze under 6-7 mph is fine with shielded but I’ve never tested it.
Thanks for such a good informative and encouraging video. Keep up the good work. 😁
I’m glad it was helpful!
Great video, explained it clearly and simply. Leagues better than some of the so called experts. Learnt a great deal. Thank you
Glad it was useful!
Best video for beginners I've seen yet! Thanks!
Thanks!
I've had some welders tans lol and got my eyes a few times as I was learning, but if you get your eyes from the light cut a potato in half and lay them on your eyes it really helps.
if you're messin up your eyes you're doing something horribly wrong, stop. what the hell is so funny about being blind for the rest of your life? i wouldn't be "lol" about something that serious. if your helmet is a cheap POS get a new one, it's cheaper than getting new eyes
@@eksine Calm down... It was like 30 years or longer since I had it happen and my helmet wasn't auto-darkening back than like it is now. The welder tan is what I said lol on.
Oh, and bad ground clamp feels/looks a lot like power too low. Obvious when I realized it...
Great video for the total beginner 👍🏻
Thank you. This video was meant for ME...! New guy, no education 👍😃👍
Awesome! Glad it was useful!
Thanks for sharing.
For all home gamers etc that are flux core welding and struggling with shit looking welds tons of splatter and not much penetration make sure your running flux core in dc electrode negative/straight polarity
That’s great advice for people with machines that can also use gas shielding.
I was looking for something like this. I decided a man named Buford Boone if he ain't a great welder, he's gone be.
Lol well I hope the video was helpful!
Thanks for the video going to try your tips tommorow
Let me know if they are helpful!
Thanks for telling people to cover their skin. I've welded for over 30 years and it drives me nuts watching people weld on other channels in short sleeves or t-shirts. Melanoma has killed more than one welder. Protect your skin people.
Hey thanks man! Appreciate you.
I was welding with shorts on in the backyard on the ground. The burn on my legs was bad. Should have had tanning oil on😁😁😁😁
🤣🤣 yeah that’s not a good idea.
Awesome tutorial. 👍👍
My kids want to learn how to use my everlast welders. Maybe flux core would be a good starting point.
Depending on how old your children are I would recommend stick, it teaches techniques and patience better than mig without being as hard as tig or as easy as mig, just my opinion.
great video, learned some tricks as to why my welding sucks . make it so easy.
I’m glad this was helpful!
Welders don’t live to along age , stay out the smoke we need more videos form you
I try to post twice a week!
No meant longevity not more weekly lol sorry like years from now , stay outta the smoke of welding Brutha..
I was a welder back in the 50s my dad taught me how to weld with a buzz box then I learn how to mig weld that was really pretty easy then I went to flux core I'm having all kinds of problems welding flux core I don't know if I'm holding the gun right angle Adam playing with wire speed and Heat Bob Elkhart Indiana
Thats a good weld to me.
Great video!
Thanks for the lessons. It's much easier with this tips 👍
I’m glad it was helpful!
Thank you! Alot of useful info .
I’m glad it is helpful!
Thanks for the vid. Really helped out. On point.
Good video. First timer myself just finally took the plunge and bought one. My question is what is you best opinion on what I should do about being able to see out of the helmet?… like as in I can only see what’s going on during the welding process. Is there a better helmet that you can actually see through besides the cheap 30$ shade 10 helmets or can you buy a certain light to put in the welder or whatever? Just curious if you had any ideas to help me out brother and again awesome video
You can get auto dark hoods (I have a video on the harbor freight one) so you can see out of them when you are not welding.
@@Bufordboone nice!!! I appreciate it brother I’ll check it out
Nice video!!
Dam dude great vid like ur wisdom even doe u said h ain’t no pro but just what I wanted to know
Jesus Hernandez thank you! Glad it was helpful.
Damn good vid thanks for keeping it simple.
Your one of very few that think this video made it simple lol
Man thank you normal man explanation much needed!
robby Montgomery absolutely! I’m glad it was helpful!
Great video! Really helped me out.