How Strong Is Flux Core Welding? | Gasless Flux Core Welding For Beginners Tips And Tricks |

Several people thought the flux core process was weak and dirty so this video is to basically test to see how well the welding process actually works. Settings are the same as last time and the welder is a vulcan omnipro 220 welder from harbor freight tools. Let me know if there are any other videos you guys want to see about welding and welding accessories.

Learn how to take your basic welding skills to the next level with 5 easy things your can do to have better performing welds in less than 10 mins. I go through 5 easy ways to weld flux core wire and make it look like gas mig welds. You can take these tips and tricks to better your hand control and finally get the welding results you are looking for. Flux core welding for beginners is the best way to learn how to make clean and concise welds with just a little bit of effort. It only takes a little bit of practice and you will be welding like a pro in no time at all. Tools used in the video are the vulcan 220 welder from harbor freight. Slag hammer from harbor freight. Tig welding gloves from harbor freight and Lincoln flux core welding wire size .030.

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[NightWrencher]

Theres a whole flux core welding playlist here on the channel full of videos like this so check it out!

[nathanjumperskeane]

The only people that knock flux core have never got it running right, i well agreed with your video

[outdoors]

Flux core is actually incredibly strong. It’s used it some heavy industrial/structural applications.

[kennethrutt]

I flux welded 2 chain hooks onto my tractor bucket. My tractor has a maximum lift capacity of 1, 300 lbs. I was moving a boulder that my tractor could barley lift and was actually tipping the back wheels of my tractor off the ground...and the 2 chain hooks I used to strap the boulder to my bucket held, did not show any stress, etc. This was all with only a 110v machine....I have no more fears of using my flux core over my 220v stick welder for small farm equipment.

[tystahl]

Flux core when done right, is just as good as mig or stick. I know from first hand experience. Thank you for the videos. They're very helpful.

[metalbob]

Flux core, the best of both worlds. Fries like bacon and makes my car stay in one piece. Thank you Flux core.

[armandoakoni]

I've been welding for a few years now, not a professional. I can tig, stick and mig weld. My first welder I got a few years ago was the titanium 125 flux, It was like $150.00 I absolutely love that thing and find it simple to use.

[nickster]

That dog has definitely been around a welder a lot. Didn't even flinch with the noise or sparking. My dog would have been freaking out and cowering in a dark corner for the next 3 days.

[ChristopherSalisburySalz]

You need to get your dog some goggles! 😎😁 He's real chill about it. My pit would be on the ceiling if I did that by him! 😂

[martinhauk]

I used my HF 90A (converted to DCEN) to convert my HF motorcycle lift from a manual hydraulic jack to an electric powered hydraulic cylinder. The welds have to hold up to 10, 000# of shear force and are holding well. Flux core doesn't make the prettiest welds but they are strong. I'm strictly an amateur welder, and until I got this welder, haven't welded since high school about 100 years ago. I'm convinced that if someone can't get a good weld with flux core, its not the machine's fault.

[pasquariello]

I’ve been doing a lot of field work with my stick welder, but after many years I’ve always doubted gasless mig welding, I was given an unwanted gasless welder and I find it more enjoyable than my mig and for site work I love it, now my stick welder is collecting dust.

[waygone]

Good video. I've had a flux core at home for miscellaneous maint and hobby stuff. I'm not an accomplished welder meaning I have to read the directions on the settings and practice each time I need to use it but when I do get something welded it is welded meaning the welds don't break. For the cost and convenience Flux Core works fine when a person learns how to use it.

[nolanclay]

My first welder and the one that I use most of the time is a flux core welder, once you get the speed, technique and rhythm right it's all good. Everything I have welding with flux core remain strong even under heavy use. Even on my hay trailer.

[swordfish]

Good vid. I've been welding with a flux core welder for years out in the field. I think flux-core welds are among the strongest.

[ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Flux core is also used outside a lot because you can still weld even if there is a mild wind blowing. MIG won't work in a mild wind without setting up barriers. MIG is strong, clean, and easy - nothing against MIG. Flux core absolutely has its place and is great for a hobbyist that is willing to spend the time learning it.

[jimbossemi-customs]

Another great video. I've only used mine to do body repair (hobbyist) and I've wanted to start using it for other applications. You do a great job and I would love to have your barn!

[MicahEZ]

I've been working on side steps on a truck for a customer, and one of the steps had a good 3" x 3" rusted through patch. I put my flux core welder on low volts and filled the whole thing in and smoothed it out with the grinder.

[msbolan]

Omnipro 220, flux core, dogs, and proving that FC welding is a perfectly good process. Can't do a much better video.

[jonarmstrong]

Flux core, when set right, has better penetration than solid wire.

[hentisof]

i love my flux welder i used to my byke fuel tank and works so great even u can weld prety good just need experience to do it i got 14 year working on agroindustry