Gasless Flux Core Welding Basics for Beginners

The complete process to set up and run welds with the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) process, also referred to as gasless MIG.

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[davescorneroftheworld]

I am 71 years old and have been a welder all my life. This is the BEST learning video I have EVER seen. Thank you for your time.

[olbear]

Great Vid. Have 2 wire feeds. Learning a new hobby at 85 years old . Yes old dogs do learn new things. Have wood working shop, wood just about priced out of sight . Just found your Vids. GREAT. THANKS Learning. 🐻

[tylerreece]

Don't even feel confident enough to say I'm a rookie welder I'm a grinder but watching this definitely taught me where I'm making my mistakes. Getting a new spool of wire in the morning and hopping back on the rig to see what I can do. Thanks for taking time out of your day to make such an informative video sir.

[lordlucan]

Watching YouTube videos for years has given me the attention span of a 5 year old with ADHD on a sugar rush, so I am very grateful for a clear precise tutorial that is all content and no guff. Thanks from Essex England

[unknownNotme-so]

I’m retired, making welding and woodworking hobby. I’ve been fascinated with these two skills. Your video is awesome thank you for sharing your knowledge. 👍🏼

[todd]

My father was a UCLA tenured Professor of Metallurgy. I used to work in his lab and we would prepare metal samples even more involved than what you did here. It's a great technique to see the weld quality. We would mount metal samples in Bakelite, then grind them on belt sanders, then polish on lapping wheels with diamond paste, then take photos with an optical microscope. Some of the samples would be etched or pickled as you did here. We would actually be able to see the grain structure and determine the quality of the metal, as well as welds. You wouldn't believe how many cases in his private consulting business were due to bad welds and people getting hurt or killed. The metal samples we prepared were often the proof used to decide cases of negligence. I appreciate your presenting this information.

I would say based on the work I did with my dad's consulting business that welders should really check the quality of their work, especially when learning to weld, and when ever critical welds are done. It wouldn't hurt to take lessons or to at least get some feedback on one's technique. If doing critical welds, I would recommend having some of those welds professionally tested. It's cheaper than a law suit over a wrongful death suit and no I am not being alarmist as I witnessed this numerous times. It's also good to look at the videos with titles like 6 ways to kill yourself welding. Some of it isn't obvious like welding galvanized metal, or UVA skin damage (cancer producing), or using chlorinated brake cleaners. Just a few drops vaporized can have serious life threatening health consequences.

I am just learning to weld and just did my first weld a few weeks ago. I didn't do too bad welding some thin tubing using gas shielded MIG. I have bought some welding coupons from Amazon and will be using one of the cubes to practice Flux Core. I'll get some different gauges, and also practice more gas shielded, and stick welding. I think I'll do your technique to test the quality of my welds too. I'll also check out more of your videos. I appreciate the signal to noise ratio of your content. Thank you!

[jlogsdon]

I actually gave up on welding about 15 years ago bc the teacher was an absolute hard ass. Made it hell trying to learn. So after losing my temper after a few times of being belittled I just stopped and hadn't thought of learning to weld for a long time. Now I'm older and have learned many skilled trades my son asked me why I didn't know welding and I explained the story and he said "dad you can literally learn anything on YouTube" this is the first video I found and I love it. Thanks man. You're a natural teacher 🤙🏻

[pawelg]

If only every instructor/teacher was like you and explained everything the way you do it would be perfect. Really great job

[donmunro]

I'm not a professional but I've been welding for 40 plus years. You have put together a great video to help the beginners. I wish someone like you was around when I was learning. I really like how you started with the basics. I had to figure it out on my own. Great job. 👍

[WoJoMoZilla]

THANK YOU!
This is by far the most comprehensive and detailed, yet least bloated tutorial on youtube.
I've learned more in 15 minutes than I had in at least 10 hours of other 'beginner' videos.
Looking forward to learning more on this channel!!

[Parnell_Eclair]

🏆👏👍 I have now watched many how-to flux core welding videos and Tim's is by far the best. He's a natural teacher. He explains everything well and does so slowly, and you quickly see how a pro would do it. The camera work (tripod!) and narration and delivery are professional-calibre. I immediately leave other videos where a tripod isn't used for the camera and/or they have an annoying and distracting "music" soundtrack blasting away in the background-- often rap or heavy metal. Tim shows you make a great how-to video. He's my go-to guy for learning how to weld at an older age. He's the Chris Fix of learning to weld. Thanks, Tim!

[scottfavilla]

Great ideas; I'm a disabled vet with one-arm paralized and was looking for ways to weld one-handed; plus been 30 years since I did welding (stick, gas, and brazzing). I have the Flux125; new adventures await. :-)

[ellobo]

I taught myself to stick weld 45 years ago with zero instruction or assistance. Learned flux core years later. I wish videos like this had been available back then. Proud to say that I am a pretty good hobbyist welder.

[RussorMallika]

This was a great video. I’m not a welder, just a jack of all trades, I dabble in all sorts of equipment and machinery. I’ve always been afraid of welding, mainly cause I just don’t know how and I read that a mig welder is probably the easiest to start on and having the cored wire it makes it so much more simple. This video broke it down and explained stuff to me that I had no knowledge of before, thank you

[kennyturner]

You definitely have a talent to teach. You presented well and knew your audience. I'm sure you are a fine welder, but I have found few good welders that can teach the basics for us beginner's like you just did. Much appreciated.

[dcharnas]

You are a natural teacher....Thank you for your time.

[markdanielson]

Lifelong woodworker, brand new to welding. It's always been a void in my skill set. This year that changes! To that end, this video is gold. You're obviously a good teacher. Thank you!

[clungechewerGM]

my friend sent me this video (hes a welder by trade. and i just bought one last week to learn, only a cheapish mig so hes been teaching me) and he said this is the best video he has seen to help.. thank you for explaining it in simpler terms for us beginners.. and shout out my mate who's taken time out to help me 🫡.. thank you also to everyone in the comments. makes life alot easier for us newbies 😂

[wandyl]

Let's cut the B.S. this guy knows what he's doing and is a natural educator. Thanks for these videos. I'm learning so much from you Tim.

[jerryleejohnsonjr]

I am a new welder and struggle to find videos that are as clear as yours, especially helpful is the path you should move your tip, straight, zig zag etc.