Thank you so much. I bought the mig 200 months ago, but finally got a table and everything else i needed. I have zero experience but i have been able to make much nicer welds after watching your video. I have never seen more experts and egos then in welding. Seems like no one has anything good to say. Everyone's out with their pitch forks. It's kinda crazy. Anyway thank you for the tips and taking your time and explaining.
Thank you for the comment 👍 thats why I love doing this! I agree nit sure why the welding community is so angry, we should be here to lift up and help each other!!!!! Thanks for watching!!!!
Got the same welder, left it sitting for many months, and I'm watching this video after I did my first welds today. I'm sure my next ones will look much better!
BEST fluxcore instructions I've EVER seen yet! Now to go and try to defrog my Harder Fate mig with Lincoln wire and go STICK something! Thank you SO much for taking off the smoke from the eyes!
Old retired soldier who has decided to learn how to weld before I take my dirt nap. Appreciate your insights/guidance and just subscribed. I’ll let you know if this old fog has learned a new trick. Thanks again.
Thanks brother for doing a FLUX CORE VID FOR us flux core guys that ain't never welded and are learning the right way to weld.. I think learning all the different componets especially drive roller sizes such as V ,K,U, ECT..i wasted allot of money as i ordered 5 different drive roller sizes and none of them were not I needed..........I needed the k .type.. 1.0 flex core weld but now its commin soon .. I,m glad I,m converting to FLUX CORE ,,now we wont have to buy gas, but atleast we can weld ,,Have Fun and thanks for this helpful video,,
Great video! I have been watching a lot of videos and you are the best of them all. It was awesome to actually see the different welds and that made all the difference. I'm 69 and it was time to learn how to weld, I build high performance motorcycles and I'm tired of paying for welding. I need to build a drag wheelie bar for a 1976 Yamaha RD400, it will not stay on the ground. I look forward to watching more of your videos and thank you so very much!!
Thanks for the encouragement. I think that it's not how many toys you have in the end, but how many things you were able learn and use. I work seven days a week in my garage with my four dogs and it's still a kick in the ass! My retention isn't as good as it use to be, but if I stopped learning I would perish quickly. I'm glad to hear that you also enjoy the challenges, I couldn't imagine sitting around doing nothing. Keep learning my friend and thank you again. I'm in Nevada and still have the room out here to crash and burn, but I need that wheelie bar so I won't! Lol@@melbuilt
@@TerrenBichard You bet, I'm trying to paint this bike myself, which is about as good as my welding - shity! It did start up with a auxiliary gas tank, surprised me. I installed two way different carbs than stock and didn't expect it to startup. I really beefed up this motor and trans. Still haven't made the wheelie bar and at the rate I'm going, I may be dead before I'm finished! Haha.
Just learning how to flux core weld with a cheap Harbor Freight welder and your vid is hands down the best I've seen thus far. Same as everyone was saying in the comments. You've given some amazing tips. Now I know why have spatter all over the place... Thanks!!!
Fantastic tutorial - thanks very much. Been wanting to learn to weld for years to round out my wrenching and woodworking skills so I can keep more of the restoration work I do on old cars and boats in-house. Attending a community intro class to MIG this weekend and after watching this I’ve got a much much better idea of the basics. FWIW I think the Whip and Pile looks easiest/best for me but we’ll see once I get that gun in my hand. Cheers and thanks.
@@ACDesignsGarage - thanks very much, ok here goes question no. 1 :-) .... My first project will be modifying a factory roll-bar off a Jeep CJ5 to fit a ‘49 CJ3a. The 5 has a longer bed and taller body so I’m thinking if I cut about 12” off the main hoop legs and rear support legs it will drop down just about perfect. So...is the $300 Flux core machine I’ve got access to going to be good enough to weld heavy flat plates on the modified roll bar so I can bolt the thing to the 3a? I think the hoop is made from mild tube steel and can’t be thicker than 3/16 walls - likely less. BTW - this isn’t for crazy off-roading, just something to add a little protection for backwoods dirt roads in case I put a wheel over the ditch and drop on my side. I wouldn’t trust my not-yet-existent welding skills to save my life rolling off a canyon pass, dramatic endo or anything. Thanks for your thoughts!
I like the helmet light and have been looking for one for some time now. It would be better if it had some sort of swivel on it. In relation to the "Stacking Dimes" demo, it has been proven that stacking dimes is a weak weld unless you are doing it for art purposes.
Again, thanks for the video with the flux core. Also, for using the ArcCaptain. I was practicing again today on 1/8 steel with my ArcCaptain mig200 with a .030 flux core. So far for 1/8 steel, I’m getting some pretty good beads with 17.5 volts & 4.5 m/min & adjusting my inductance to the right just passing the red line a little. I’m still playing with those settings. With 3/16 using flux core, I was doing pretty good with 18.8 volts 6.2m/min & adjusting my inductance to the right just passing the red line a little doing the whip & pause technique waiting till my puddle build up before I move forward again.
That sounds great ive never played with the inductance, I wasn't sure what it did. If you have any tips Im listing lol hope you have a great Day!! Thanks for watching!!!!
Thank-you for taking one for the team and providing this UA-cam Trade School lesson on Flux-Core Mig. Also, thanks for the nozzle gel and spatter spray tips, little to no "BBs" on my table and piece. And yet another Thank-you for the aluminum heat-sink tip...I notice way fewer blow-throughs on my thin-walled tubing welds, but it might also be due to your excellent videos. Bless you Brother. I liked the "cursive eee" the best because the size of the e can be adjusted for any metal thickness. OBTW...Harbor Feight "Vulcan" nozzle fits my ArcCaptain mig gun.
Awesome thank you for the continuing support I really appreciate it. Ill check out that vulcan tip for mine. I plan on doing some more on flux core so if you have any suggestions let me know. Hope yall have a Blessed day 🙏
I’ve never done the flux core before but now I know what to do. Thanks for the advice and tips. I’m guessing the splatter spray will work good for mig and I’ve never seen that before. -Spanky was here
Thanks for watching Spanky, I have done much of it eaither, but I can see a use for it!! As for that anti spatter its a life saver even for Mig. Are you going to the lonestar round up this year????
Just brought Vevors Mig 270 & broke it out of the box today. Fitted for welders, but that was all stick & Tig. first time welding for me, Thanks for the tips, some good advice!
Good video on different techniques. The only thing I would add is the "why" of it all, especially since this is intended for those new to the trade. The whole point is to heat up as much of the base metal while you're filling with wire, because the wire puddle is already hot, but the base metal isn't. Adding the different movements is simply a way to touch as much of the base metal, which is how you accomplish the proper penetration necessary for strength. Covering the science (the "why") is just as important as the look (the "what"). Great instructions overall--very helpful!
I like the whip and pause you show. I have always been into shielding gas.. am TICKLED at how good Stainless Flux core works in my millermatic 140 Autoset on LOW power, very low speed, even odder its on 120v 15 amp circuit off my back deck, a 50 foot heavy duty extension cable. I was using shielded mig for mild steel but needed to change it up for the Stainless project. It really did the job on my stainless exhaust system. The cost of a 2 ft tank of shielding gas was 140 at the local welding shop.. so, I found E308LFC-O .035-Diameter Stainless Flux Core SONNLER, packaged well in a vacuum pack (ideal) and buzzed straight off the line in DCEN mode. I do a ellipsis shape real fast on the tips, but a quick wiggle/pause in the middle.. looks very much like your welds, looks great! thanks for the good walk through, and focus to safety. Anti Spator... zigzag charlie brown.. hah
I’ve been flux on and off for hobbies 15 years and just recently I’m actually practicing and realizing that it’s not hard not ugly it’s all in the prep and technique
Going to be finally working with my arccaptian over the next couple of week and looking forward to watching more tutorial videos from you sir. Great teaching!!! Thank you!
I was a fitter / welder for eighteen years and we never changed the polarity back and forth when running hardwire or fluxcored wire. The only thing we changed when running fluxcored wire was to change the gas over to carbondioxide and put a heater on your bottle before you put your regulator with neoprene washer on to keep your regulator from freezing up from the gas. The only time you change your polarity is when you run gasless fluxcored wire.
That whip and pause is probably the better lookin piece. Thanks for your great video! Just got a Yeswelder today and lookin forward to arcing and sparking.
I have the yeswelder 160 amp 120/240 welder and use the same wire you used in the video with very good results I watched a comparison of flux wire and the yeswelder wire has won each one
Superb video, thanks! FWIW I really like the whip and pause; I'm doing my first (newbie) project with 2.5mm angle iron and 1.2mm square tube. The whip and pause works wonderfully on mitred joints and overlap joints, on the thicker stuff, but even on my lowest settings I'm getting blow through A LOT on the thin tube - I am pretty sure the metal can't tolerate the heat build up. What is working well on the 1.2mm is dragging small cursive 'c's pretty fast - in my practice sessions I've also used the same technique vertical downwards on the 1.2 and it comes out nice. For joining the thick and thin metal I'm using a letter 'u'; holding the heat in the 2.5mm at the bottom of the u, and then dashing up onto the 1.2mm and back down again - touch wood no blow through as yet.
That's awesome, yeah I use different motions on different joints, What ever works best for you, sounds like you got it figured out. I may borrow some of your tips!!!!
@@ACDesignsGarage No problem! A further tip that works for me as a newbie....... I can't draw a straight line freehand even with 2 hands, and freehand my gun ends up going well off track, even on 2 inch beads. I borrowed an idea from art, where they use a stick as a support for the brush hand - I use my extended right hand (I'm a leftie) planted on the table and parallel along the line I want to weld, with the inside edge raised as high as is comfortable and I run my left hand along it. If I need more height I use a piece of 2x4 wood to rest the hand on. So even if I temporarily lose sight of my line at least I'm gonna be close. Works vertical too but you need to think a bit more about the angles. I'm late 60s and my hands and eyes aren't what they were 40 years ago, but this method gives me nice shortish welds that I can stich together.
Nice video..I've only welded with flux core..I don't like it to be honest but it has its uses. I will be utilising your advice to hopefully improve my results which have been disappointing for me up til now...I don't want to blame the machine but I bought it from Lidl several years ago..so its not the greatest...wire feed being a real bug bear...however it has saved my life more than once and has been worth every penny and cuss word all at the same time. Subscribed!!
Thank you for the support, it can be tought I think you can master it. I will say if you get the chance to upgrade to solid core with gas sheilding you'll love it!!!!
I like nthe zigzag the best and I just unpacked my own arccaptain m200 . I want to thank you for all of the ideas and the support . Keep up the great job, have good one from Rockford IL.
The best flux core wire I've found is the YesWelder and Forney stuff. Both seem to run very similar and much easier/cleaner than the other options (Hobart/Lincoln/Vulcan/BlueDemon/etc.), not to mention both are usually cheaper as well. Plenty of comparison vids on here (YT) as well have figured out the same thing.
Good vid very informative, I have a Lincoln 125 and the welds never look that good, a 200 amp and up I think does a better job than the smaller machines, I have a convertible Sebring that I have been wanting to make a roll cage for would you consider making a vid on a convertible.
Thanks for the great video. I'm just starting to play with Flux Core. I really liked the helmet with the light. But was not able to find it. I think I followed the right link...
illumiweld.com/?aff=2 Here is the link, its in the description listed under Illumi Weld light . If you have trouble let me know. Thanks for watching!!!!!
I did not realize that it was an add on. I saw it was on a Vulcan helmet and followed that link. Better yet this way. I have a good helmet I can put it on. Thanks! Take care...@@ACDesignsGarage
Great video, Never could get my flux core to behave correctly, now I think I may just get it to do a job that I would want to show people afterwards. Was told that most of the cheap dedicated flux core welders alway leave the factory with the polarity the wrong way round. Need to check mine as it would explain quite a bit.
Another helpful video. I think I prefer the whip- pause method. I feel like if the metal can take it, id rather be dancing in that root..idk i'm just starting out. But to me that makes sense. Is that the right plane of thought? Thnx again for these videos man. We're all very grateful.
Yeah, just the negative comments. Screw them!! Very helpful. Also LOVED the Willy Nelson analogy!!! Surprised that machine doesn't have a feed button inside the spool box. You rock brother!! Keep the flux core videos coming! Its becoming very popular. Do it on rocker panels. They will run, say, 14 to 18 gauge.
I just started welding and I have been going right to left with the puddle behind my nozzle so I can see where I’m going. Is that wrong? I also want to say THANK YOU for taking the time to show the setup. Those “boring” details are essential for us beginners.
They all look very good and very nice . I know the equipment makes a big difference also . I mean if one uses junk tools or let me say this , one could make nice welds using ok tools if they know what they are doing . Anyway thanks for the lesson .
I have this welder. Once you get it dialed in it good. Dont always rely on the pre sets. I've had to make a wide arrangement of setting from the auto settings. Also... when you shut it off and expect to jump right back to your welds they will not be the same settings. I think more you. Weld it changes settings. But I will say so far only welding mig and my first machine with gas.... I will take it over Flux core any day!!!
I like the wip and pause look really good. Fluks core is all I can afford can't afford the bottle. Thanks for the demo of the different styles. Great job 👏👏👏👊👍✌️🙃🇨🇦
I use a Lincoln 210 that during the set-up give me the range of volts which also sets my speed but also has my amps that is adjustable as well. I can independently adjust both up or down depending on heat and penitration . My machine also has metal thickness size to imput into the machine which automatically gives a range of volts and amps to run and is shown in green run zone and red on the lower and upper end of running the machine out of what the normal run heat range that should be run. I'm just learning .
A good flux core wire and finding the welders sweet spot for metal thickness are the most important.once you become real good at flux core welding then, welding with gas becomes piece of cake
OMG he is like the ONLY person I have ever seen use a Arc Captain machine They are very good machines for what you get 3 to 5 years warranty 400$ Multiprocess machine hot start arc force synergy welding they offer really nice welding helmets for just 50$ 250$ can get you a plasma cutter all you need is a Air compressor while Harbor freight wants 1200$ for a 50 amp machine with a 90 day warranty while Arc Captain comes with 3-5 year warranty and it cost 200 to 250$ for the cutter with Arc Captain you can start a welding business for just 1500$ to 2000$
Whip and pause but with my nerve problem it looks like the cursive e. Great instructions video that I have seen in a long time. I just wished I had a shop to do my welding in.
@@ACDesignsGarageI have to cut forging and welding recently because of fibromyalgia. I get bad shakes from nerves then mussels cramp up making it really hard to have fun. I'm learning ways to work on around the shakes trying different things. I have done cursive e so I tried the whip and pause and it looks just my old cursive e. I haven't tried to tig again I just need a third hand to feed with. Things we do to work around problems.
The other welder I was telling you about is HZXVOGEN 250 aluminum MiG welder. Does MiG, flux. Stick, and aluminum with supplied graphine liner for your gun. Amazon And has same face as our red machines. They have 40% discount on it right now. I love mine, ky
Thank you Ill have to check that out!!! I just bought an arcfony cut 53pro plasma cutter for $300 on Amazon, looks to be a great machine for the money!!!
@@ACDesignsGarage that welder comes out to about $229.00 after 40% discount, and is a twin our red ones. I am using as a flux core only, and I like it and the 250 power.
I gotta switch my electrode to the negative side on my Hobart. Just beginning to learn this stuff, so this is great information. Also gotta get a can of that spray.
Im guessing around 14 to 15 v and around 200 to 225 ipm on the wire feed speed. Id start on the low side on some scrap then dial it in. If your machine has a chart thats a good start. Id say most exhaust is around 14ga or so. I plan on doing a video on this subject soon. Thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for the info my medicine has 110v and 220v but I only have 110v to it at this time need to run a 220V wire from breaker box I will be looking for that exhaust pipe video as soon as you upload it Thanks alot 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I appreciate you making this video. I was looking for a good welder to learn with and I have been looking at the 130A. I don't think I'll do anything with gas. Is that a decent box or should I go to the 200? Thanks again.
Whip & pause I have been welding for many years I self taught myself with gas, ark and mig. I started using flux core only because I ran out of Co2 It’s alright but when it comes down to it I will always prefer using gas rather then flux core wire. Cleaner welds by far using gas. I liked your video and how good you explained everything 👍
Awesome Welcome to the world of welding, it's a great knowledge to have!! I have a ton of beginners welding videoson a how to weld play list, it may help. The best tip is get alot of scrap and practice, pratice, practice. Start with trying to weld a bead on a flat plate, get that down then try to weld 2 pieces together. Another tip is to get a ton of lighting it will make life so much easier. If you have any questions please feel free to ask!!!
I have welded for over 40 years and drag stick and push mig and never had a problem with fux or not if you know how to weld you learn to make the best weld welds
Its best to run what ever your comfortable with. I drag mig more but I've pushed in certain situations. I can see beter dragin. Im falling in love with flux the more i use it!!!
Brilliant video mate, thank you. One question, on different thicknesses of material, do you keep a similar speed as you used here, and use the settings on the machine to govern the penetration you get? From watching this and seeing your results, a lot of people seem to go too fast and got a surface bead, rather than it digging in like yours.
You're right, Your speed plays alot in the penetration of the weld also. You can turn over your material and look at the heat effected zone , aka the blueish grey color on the metal, and tell a lot from that. Its kinda like a road map. If your going to slow the color will be to wide, if your going to fast it will be narrow. I like to keep it as uniform as possible. As for the width of the color around 1 and 1/2 the width of your weld seems to be a good range to shoot for. Thanks for watching!!!!
General question for experienced folks, that cheap harbor freight titanium flux core welder would that be ok for securing a winch to my car trailer and then just odd and end bodywork thereafter? I’m almost sure I’ll only weld on rare occasions I’m mostly a diy car trader and fixer upper
Yes as long as it gets enough penetration I would set up your welder with the settings provided on the machine and clean it up very well and you should be good. As long as your confident in your welds!
Thank you so much. I bought the mig 200 months ago, but finally got a table and everything else i needed. I have zero experience but i have been able to make much nicer welds after watching your video. I have never seen more experts and egos then in welding. Seems like no one has anything good to say. Everyone's out with their pitch forks. It's kinda crazy. Anyway thank you for the tips and taking your time and explaining.
Thank you for the comment 👍 thats why I love doing this! I agree nit sure why the welding community is so angry, we should be here to lift up and help each other!!!!! Thanks for watching!!!!
And he's in every comment!
As a complete noob it was good to see the level of spatter being normalised lol
Got the same welder, left it sitting for many months, and I'm watching this video after I did my first welds today. I'm sure my next ones will look much better!
BEST fluxcore instructions I've EVER seen yet! Now to go and try to defrog my Harder Fate mig with Lincoln wire and go STICK something!
Thank you SO much for taking off the smoke from the eyes!
Thank you so much for the kind words, so glad I could help!!!!
Old retired soldier who has decided to learn how to weld before I take my dirt nap. Appreciate your insights/guidance and just subscribed. I’ll let you know if this old fog has learned a new trick. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for watching, and thank you for your service!!!
“Dirt nap” 😢 👍
Thanks brother for doing a FLUX CORE VID FOR us flux core guys that ain't never welded and are learning the right way to weld.. I think learning all the different componets especially drive roller sizes such as V ,K,U, ECT..i wasted allot of money as i ordered 5 different drive roller sizes and none of them were not I needed..........I needed the k .type.. 1.0 flex core weld but now its commin soon .. I,m glad I,m converting to FLUX CORE ,,now we wont have to buy gas, but atleast we can weld ,,Have Fun and thanks for this helpful video,,
Thank you very much for your comment, I tell ya the more I play with this flux core the more I like it!!!
Great video! I have been watching a lot of videos and you are the best of them all. It was awesome to actually see the different welds and that made all the difference. I'm 69 and it was time to learn how to weld, I build high performance motorcycles and I'm tired of paying for welding. I need to build a drag wheelie bar for a 1976 Yamaha RD400, it will not stay on the ground. I look forward to watching more of your videos and thank you so very much!!
Thank you very much!!!! Good luck on the bike, sounds fun, if you have any questions let me know!!!
I Love the fact that you are 69 and still want to keep going on to learning new things. I'm going on 62 myself and doing the same thing.
Thanks for the encouragement. I think that it's not how many toys you have in the end, but how many things you were able learn and use. I work seven days a week in my garage with my four dogs and it's still a kick in the ass! My retention isn't as good as it use to be, but if I stopped learning I would perish quickly. I'm glad to hear that you also enjoy the challenges, I couldn't imagine sitting around doing nothing. Keep learning my friend and thank you again. I'm in Nevada and still have the room out here to crash and burn, but I need that wheelie bar so I won't! Lol@@melbuilt
I would like to see a video of the bike when you get it done.
@@TerrenBichard You bet, I'm trying to paint this bike myself, which is about as good as my welding - shity! It did start up with a auxiliary gas tank, surprised me. I installed two way different carbs than stock and didn't expect it to startup. I really beefed up this motor and trans. Still haven't made the wheelie bar and at the rate I'm going, I may be dead before I'm finished! Haha.
Just learning how to flux core weld with a cheap Harbor Freight welder and your vid is hands down the best I've seen thus far. Same as everyone was saying in the comments. You've given some amazing tips. Now I know why have spatter all over the place...
Thanks!!!
Thank you very much for the kind words, So glad it helped you!!!!
Best instructional video i have come across! no beating around the bush and straight to the point! Thank you very much 👌
Thank you very much!!!!
Flux core is what I use but you helped me & I thank you for it. I have welded body panels in with flux core. GOD BLESS YOU SIR!
Thank you for the kind words and for supporting me God Bless!!!!!
@@ACDesignsGarage You are a good man that this world needs more of! I truly thank you for your help. GOD BLESS
@Terry-sb4bk I really appreciate that, thank you for your kindness God Bless!!!!
Fantastic tutorial - thanks very much. Been wanting to learn to weld for years to round out my wrenching and woodworking skills so I can keep more of the restoration work I do on old cars and boats in-house. Attending a community intro class to MIG this weekend and after watching this I’ve got a much much better idea of the basics. FWIW I think the Whip and Pile looks easiest/best for me but we’ll see once I get that gun in my hand. Cheers and thanks.
Awesome thank you very much for watching, if you have any questions just let me know!!!!
@@ACDesignsGarage - thanks very much, ok here goes question no. 1 :-) .... My first project will be modifying a factory roll-bar off a Jeep CJ5 to fit a ‘49 CJ3a. The 5 has a longer bed and taller body so I’m thinking if I cut about 12” off the main hoop legs and rear support legs it will drop down just about perfect. So...is the $300 Flux core machine I’ve got access to going to be good enough to weld heavy flat plates on the modified roll bar so I can bolt the thing to the 3a? I think the hoop is made from mild tube steel and can’t be thicker than 3/16 walls - likely less.
BTW - this isn’t for crazy off-roading, just something to add a little protection for backwoods dirt roads in case I put a wheel over the ditch and drop on my side. I wouldn’t trust my not-yet-existent welding skills to save my life rolling off a canyon pass, dramatic endo or anything. Thanks for your thoughts!
I like the helmet light and have been looking for one for some time now. It would be better if it had some sort of swivel on it. In relation to the "Stacking Dimes" demo, it has been proven that stacking dimes is a weak weld unless you are doing it for art purposes.
Again, thanks for the video with the flux core. Also, for using the ArcCaptain. I was practicing again today on 1/8 steel with my ArcCaptain mig200 with a .030 flux core. So far for 1/8 steel, I’m getting some pretty good beads with 17.5 volts & 4.5 m/min & adjusting my inductance to the right just passing the red line a little. I’m still playing with those settings.
With 3/16 using flux core, I was doing pretty good with 18.8 volts 6.2m/min & adjusting my inductance to the right just passing the red line a little doing the whip & pause technique waiting till my puddle build up before I move forward again.
That sounds great ive never played with the inductance, I wasn't sure what it did. If you have any tips Im listing lol hope you have a great Day!! Thanks for watching!!!!
Thank-you for taking one for the team and providing this UA-cam Trade School lesson on Flux-Core Mig. Also, thanks for the nozzle gel and spatter spray tips, little to no "BBs" on my table and piece. And yet another Thank-you for the aluminum heat-sink tip...I notice way fewer blow-throughs on my thin-walled tubing welds, but it might also be due to your excellent videos. Bless you Brother. I liked the "cursive eee" the best because the size of the e can be adjusted for any metal thickness. OBTW...Harbor Feight "Vulcan" nozzle fits my ArcCaptain mig gun.
Awesome thank you for the continuing support I really appreciate it. Ill check out that vulcan tip for mine. I plan on doing some more on flux core so if you have any suggestions let me know. Hope yall have a Blessed day 🙏
I’ve never done the flux core before but now I know what to do. Thanks for the advice and tips. I’m guessing the splatter spray will work good for mig and I’ve never seen that before.
-Spanky was here
Thanks for watching Spanky, I have done much of it eaither, but I can see a use for it!! As for that anti spatter its a life saver even for Mig. Are you going to the lonestar round up this year????
Sir, thank you. World needs more good folk like you.
Thank you very much!!!!
Just brought Vevors Mig 270 & broke it out of the box today. Fitted for welders, but that was all stick & Tig. first time welding for me, Thanks for the tips, some good advice!
If you have any questions let me know ill try to help!! Thanks for watching!!!
Good video on different techniques. The only thing I would add is the "why" of it all, especially since this is intended for those new to the trade. The whole point is to heat up as much of the base metal while you're filling with wire, because the wire puddle is already hot, but the base metal isn't. Adding the different movements is simply a way to touch as much of the base metal, which is how you accomplish the proper penetration necessary for strength. Covering the science (the "why") is just as important as the look (the "what"). Great instructions overall--very helpful!
Thank you!!
I like the whip and pause you show. I have always been into shielding gas.. am TICKLED at how good Stainless Flux core works in my millermatic 140 Autoset on LOW power, very low speed, even odder its on 120v 15 amp circuit off my back deck, a 50 foot heavy duty extension cable. I was using shielded mig for mild steel but needed to change it up for the Stainless project. It really did the job on my stainless exhaust system. The cost of a 2 ft tank of shielding gas was 140 at the local welding shop.. so, I found E308LFC-O .035-Diameter Stainless Flux Core SONNLER, packaged well in a vacuum pack (ideal) and buzzed straight off the line in DCEN mode. I do a ellipsis shape real fast on the tips, but a quick wiggle/pause in the middle.. looks very much like your welds, looks great! thanks for the good walk through, and focus to safety. Anti Spator... zigzag charlie brown.. hah
Awesome, I need to try that stainless, great idea!!!
I’ve been flux on and off for hobbies 15 years and just recently I’m actually practicing and realizing that it’s not hard not ugly it’s all in the prep and technique
I agree its not as bad as everyone put it out to be!!
Going to be finally working with my arccaptian over the next couple of week and looking forward to watching more tutorial videos from you sir. Great teaching!!! Thank you!
Thank you for watching, good luck!!!
I was a fitter / welder for eighteen years and we never changed the polarity back and forth when running hardwire or fluxcored wire. The only thing we changed when running fluxcored wire was to change the gas over to carbondioxide and put a heater on your bottle before you put your regulator with neoprene washer on to keep your regulator from freezing up from the gas. The only time you change your polarity is when you run gasless fluxcored wire.
Thanks for the tip!!!
You are referring to dual shield welding. This is gasless flixcore.
That whip and pause is probably the better lookin piece. Thanks for your great video! Just got a Yeswelder today and lookin forward to arcing and sparking.
Professional welders dont have to worry about everything else they have mastered it, looks is everything is because everything else is a given!
I have the yeswelder 160 amp 120/240 welder and use the same wire you used in the video with very good results I watched a comparison of flux wire and the yeswelder wire has won each one
Thanks for the info!
I like the Whip and Pause as a finished result. just got me a MIG/FC Lincoln 90i MIG so I appreciate your video. It helped me learn something.
Awesome love to hear that, I like the w,p also
Whip and Pause was the best one to me . Nice video !!!
Thank you, I agree its the easiest to keep consistent with!!!
Thank you , for teaching us the right way . Your an excellent teacher . I am striving to reach the level of cool you asurtain..
a s c e r t a i n
Thank you very much, keep on arcin-n-sparkin lol
First time flux welder here- thanks very much for your informative video!
Thank you very much for watching!!!
Superb video, thanks! FWIW I really like the whip and pause; I'm doing my first (newbie) project with 2.5mm angle iron and 1.2mm square tube. The whip and pause works wonderfully on mitred joints and overlap joints, on the thicker stuff, but even on my lowest settings I'm getting blow through A LOT on the thin tube - I am pretty sure the metal can't tolerate the heat build up. What is working well on the 1.2mm is dragging small cursive 'c's pretty fast - in my practice sessions I've also used the same technique vertical downwards on the 1.2 and it comes out nice. For joining the thick and thin metal I'm using a letter 'u'; holding the heat in the 2.5mm at the bottom of the u, and then dashing up onto the 1.2mm and back down again - touch wood no blow through as yet.
That's awesome, yeah I use different motions on different joints, What ever works best for you, sounds like you got it figured out. I may borrow some of your tips!!!!
@@ACDesignsGarage No problem! A further tip that works for me as a newbie....... I can't draw a straight line freehand even with 2 hands, and freehand my gun ends up going well off track, even on 2 inch beads. I borrowed an idea from art, where they use a stick as a support for the brush hand - I use my extended right hand (I'm a leftie) planted on the table and parallel along the line I want to weld, with the inside edge raised as high as is comfortable and I run my left hand along it. If I need more height I use a piece of 2x4 wood to rest the hand on. So even if I temporarily lose sight of my line at least I'm gonna be close. Works vertical too but you need to think a bit more about the angles. I'm late 60s and my hands and eyes aren't what they were 40 years ago, but this method gives me nice shortish welds that I can stich together.
Nice video..I've only welded with flux core..I don't like it to be honest but it has its uses. I will be utilising your advice to hopefully improve my results which have been disappointing for me up til now...I don't want to blame the machine but I bought it from Lidl several years ago..so its not the greatest...wire feed being a real bug bear...however it has saved my life more than once and has been worth every penny and cuss word all at the same time. Subscribed!!
Thank you for the support, it can be tought I think you can master it. I will say if you get the chance to upgrade to solid core with gas sheilding you'll love it!!!!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you. Other vids show welding, you are showing technique. Sharing your knowledge is making the world a better place.
Thank you very much, so glad you enjoyed it!!!
Thanks, most informative video I’ve ever seen on welding
Thank you for watching!!!!!
Brilliant video thank you I wish there were more people like willing to help teach us new to welding
Thank you very much so glad I could help!!!
I like nthe zigzag the best and I just unpacked my own arccaptain m200 . I want to thank you for all of the ideas and the support . Keep up the great job, have good one from Rockford IL.
That zig zag is a fun way to weld I use it alot!!! I think youll love that welder!!!!
Good video, informative. I like the whip n pull. I just got a hone 145 3 in one flux core welder today an
Thank you, congratulations you'll have e fun with that!!!
whip and pause is excellent for thin material , the thinner it is the more i whip it LOL , also whip and pause on outside corners is fantastic
Thanks for the tips on the outside corner joints!!!!
The best flux core wire I've found is the YesWelder and Forney stuff. Both seem to run very similar and much easier/cleaner than the other options (Hobart/Lincoln/Vulcan/BlueDemon/etc.), not to mention both are usually cheaper as well. Plenty of comparison vids on here (YT) as well have figured out the same thing.
I'd like to try some of the different brands, thanks for the tip!!!!!
Great vid. I plan on getting into Welding soon. I’m completely new and this video was very helpful 🤝
Awesome thank you, if you have any questions please ask!!!!
Great video I like them all I am just learning to MiG weld.
Awesome thank you for watching I hope they help!!!!
I'm brand new to welding and have the ArcCaptain 130amp on order. I'm hoping to use these valuable tips to get started welding.
That's awesome if you have any questions let me know!!!!
Good vid very informative, I have a Lincoln 125 and the welds never look that good, a 200 amp and up I think does a better job than the smaller machines, I have a convertible Sebring that I have been wanting to make a roll cage for would you consider making a vid on a convertible.
All those welds look great!!! Thanks for the video and it helps me a lot!!!!!
Thank you for watching!!!
Great instructional video. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. The WP weld looks great !!!!
Thank you very much!!!!!
Thank you for showing us with patience.
Thank you for your support, hope it helps!!!!!
@@ACDesignsGarage It Will again great video.
Thanks for the great video. I'm just starting to play with Flux Core. I really liked the helmet with the light. But was not able to find it. I think I followed the right link...
illumiweld.com/?aff=2
Here is the link, its in the description listed under Illumi Weld light . If you have trouble let me know. Thanks for watching!!!!!
I did not realize that it was an add on. I saw it was on a Vulcan helmet and followed that link. Better yet this way. I have a good helmet I can put it on. Thanks! Take care...@@ACDesignsGarage
Great video, Never could get my flux core to behave correctly, now I think I may just get it to do a job that I would want to show people afterwards. Was told that most of the cheap dedicated flux core welders alway leave the factory with the polarity the wrong way round. Need to check mine as it would explain quite a bit.
Yeah ive heard that is a comon problem!!!!
Another helpful video. I think I prefer the whip- pause method. I feel like if the metal can take it, id rather be dancing in that root..idk i'm just starting out. But to me that makes sense. Is that the right plane of thought? Thnx again for these videos man. We're all very grateful.
Thank you, the whip and pause is my favorite also!!!
Whip and Pause...💯 .
They're all Badass you're a good welder as teacher, thank you for taking the time to teach us, once again thank you sir 💯
Thank you very much, so glad I could help!!! Thank you for watching!!!
Excellent tutorial on flux welding! Thank you!
Thank you!!!
They all look good and will work just fine,, as long as the PENETRATION IS THERE!!
I agree that's why I always do a cut and etch test.
Yeah, just the negative comments. Screw them!! Very helpful. Also LOVED the Willy Nelson analogy!!!
Surprised that machine doesn't have a feed button inside the spool box.
You rock brother!! Keep the flux core videos coming! Its becoming very popular. Do it on rocker panels. They will run, say, 14 to 18 gauge.
Thank you, I may try some more flux core on the channel!!!
I just started welding and I have been going right to left with the puddle behind my nozzle so I can see where I’m going. Is that wrong? I also want to say THANK YOU for taking the time to show the setup. Those “boring” details are essential for us beginners.
Sounds like your dragging it, thats how I do it!!!! Good luck if you have anymore questions please feel free to comment!!!!
You’re a great teacher. I learned a lot from you. Thank you Sir. 👍👍👍
Thank you very much!!!!!!!
W&P is my favorite and nice video ❤
Thank you, that's my favorite as well
Whip and Pause i am a beginner i use to stick weld and its been a long time and i enjoyed your video
Thank you very much, I like the whip and pause the best myself!!!
You got some nice welds there. Thank you for the tips. I enjoyed watching. 👍
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!!!
I think the whip and pause method I know this is an older video but great tips and instructions, thanks, God Bless
Thank you very much!!! Have a Blessed day!!!!!
I like the cursive weld the best. It looks really nice.
Thank you, it's easier I think
thank you...I'll be back to reference more when I'm in the moment..but it was a great overview.
Thank you very much!!!!
you sir, are a great teacher. thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thank you very much, I hope it helped!!!
Thanks for the video.
I think I'm going to work on the fluxcore system.
Thanks for watching, good luck, I need to work on mine also!!!
Very nice welds I been doing flux core which suite case structal steel
Thank you!!!
Whip and pause is the way to go great video👍
Thank you that's my favorite method!!!!
They all look very good and very nice . I know the equipment makes a big difference also . I mean if one uses junk tools or let me say this , one could make nice welds using ok tools if they know what they are doing . Anyway thanks for the lesson .
Thank you for watching!!!!
THE FIRST WELD I LIKED . BUT ALL ARE GOOd.Great video.
Thank you very much!!!
Whip and pause is my favorite!
Mine to, makes it easier to be consistent with the welds!!!
I have this welder. Once you get it dialed in it good. Dont always rely on the pre sets. I've had to make a wide arrangement of setting from the auto settings. Also... when you shut it off and expect to jump right back to your welds they will not be the same settings. I think more you. Weld it changes settings. But I will say so far only welding mig and my first machine with gas.... I will take it over Flux core any day!!!
I agree I think the gas mig will make life alot easier for sure!!!
All of the patterns look great.
Thank you!!!!
I like the wip and pause look really good. Fluks core is all I can afford can't afford the bottle. Thanks for the demo of the different styles. Great job 👏👏👏👊👍✌️🙃🇨🇦
You can do alot with flux core!!! Thank you for watching!!!!
I use a Lincoln 210 that during the set-up give me the range of volts which also sets my speed but also has my amps that is adjustable as well. I can independently adjust both up or down depending on heat and penitration . My machine also has metal thickness size to imput into the machine which automatically gives a range of volts and amps to run and is shown in green run zone and red on the lower and upper end of running the machine out of what the normal run heat range that should be run. I'm just learning .
Alot depends on the thickness, but the auto features usually do pretty well!!!
A good flux core wire and finding the welders sweet spot for metal thickness are the most important.once you become real good at flux core welding then, welding with gas becomes piece of cake
I agree, I started the other way gas sheild then tig then flux lol, I do everything backwards 🤣
@@ACDesignsGarage All fun forward or backward
Whip & Pause, here!! Looks good!!
Thank you, yes that's my favorite also
I forgot (story of my life now) I liked the W&P weld. I could only hope to get halfway as good!
You got it, ain't nothing but practice!!!
OMG he is like the ONLY person I have ever seen use a Arc Captain machine They are very good machines for what you get 3 to 5 years warranty 400$ Multiprocess machine hot start arc force synergy welding they offer really nice welding helmets for just 50$ 250$ can get you a plasma cutter all you need is a Air compressor while Harbor freight wants 1200$ for a 50 amp machine with a 90 day warranty while Arc Captain comes with 3-5 year warranty and it cost 200 to 250$ for the cutter with Arc Captain you can start a welding business for just 1500$ to 2000$
I love my machines I use the mess out of the, both the tig and mig!!!
Whip and pause but with my nerve problem it looks like the cursive e. Great instructions video that I have seen in a long time. I just wished I had a shop to do my welding in.
Thank you for watching, I always say do what you feel comfortable with, you'll get your best results!!!
@@ACDesignsGarageI have to cut forging and welding recently because of fibromyalgia. I get bad shakes from nerves then mussels cramp up making it really hard to have fun. I'm learning ways to work on around the shakes trying different things. I have done cursive e so I tried the whip and pause and it looks just my old cursive e. I haven't tried to tig again I just need a third hand to feed with. Things we do to work around problems.
Thanks you for the advices ! Best from Corsica
Thank you very much!!!
Great video! Can you please make a video on welding mitred thin square tubing using the stacking dimes method that you used here?
I may try to fit it in!!!!
Dimes.... seems most consistent
Gonna try that soon... thanks!
Thanks for watching
The other welder I was telling you about is HZXVOGEN 250 aluminum MiG welder. Does MiG, flux. Stick, and aluminum with supplied graphine liner for your gun. Amazon
And has same face as our red machines. They have 40% discount on it right now. I love mine, ky
Thank you Ill have to check that out!!! I just bought an arcfony cut 53pro plasma cutter for $300 on Amazon, looks to be a great machine for the money!!!
@@ACDesignsGarage that welder comes out to about $229.00 after 40% discount, and is a twin our red ones. I am using as a flux core only, and I like it and the 250 power.
Best informative flux core welding techniques!
Thank you very much!!!!
@@ACDesignsGarageAbsolutely the best!
Outstanding vid. Great work!! Keep it up.
Thank you very much!!!
I gotta switch my electrode to the negative side on my Hobart. Just beginning to learn this stuff, so this is great information. Also gotta get a can of that spray.
That spray makes clean up super easy!!! Thank you for watching!!!!
Buy Pam cooking spray... cheaper than the other.
Really great video; all aspects were great.
Thank you very much!!!!
wip and pause looks the best
Great video! Thank you for making this.
Thank you!!!!
Wow I've learned alot more from you. Thanks again. ❤
Awesome thank you very much!!!!
Best video yet!! Thank you
Thank you very much!!!!
Stack of dimes is the best by far!
Thank you!!!
What's a good wire speed and voltage sitting for exhaust pipes using a 110v welding machine using flex core 0.30 welding wire ?????????
Im guessing around 14 to 15 v and around 200 to 225 ipm on the wire feed speed. Id start on the low side on some scrap then dial it in. If your machine has a chart thats a good start. Id say most exhaust is around 14ga or so. I plan on doing a video on this subject soon. Thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for the info my medicine has 110v and 220v but I only have 110v to it at this time need to run a 220V wire from breaker box I will be looking for that exhaust pipe video as soon as you upload it Thanks alot 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
You should really try the Fourney flux core wire. It burns so much better than any other wire I’ve ran. You can hear the difference
Awesome thanks for the tip!!!!
I like the whip n pause over the others
That's the easiest for me!!!!
I just put a fan on the end of my table takes care of the smoke quite nicely.
Awesome, that stuff is bad!!!
I appreciate you making this video. I was looking for a good welder to learn with and I have been looking at the 130A. I don't think I'll do anything with gas. Is that a decent box or should I go to the 200? Thanks again.
I've never used the 130, but that 200 is a nice all around piece!!!
Whip & Paul looked the best
Whip & pause
I have been welding for many years I self taught myself with gas, ark and mig.
I started using flux core only because I ran out of Co2
It’s alright but when it comes down to it I will always prefer using gas rather then flux core wire.
Cleaner welds by far using gas.
I liked your video and how good you explained everything 👍
Thank you for watching!!!!!
Try using flux core with gas, i use to when repairing industrial bins, comes out pretty damn clean
1st time in this type of field any tips?
Awesome Welcome to the world of welding, it's a great knowledge to have!! I have a ton of beginners welding videoson a how to weld play list, it may help. The best tip is get alot of scrap and practice, pratice, practice. Start with trying to weld a bead on a flat plate, get that down then try to weld 2 pieces together. Another tip is to get a ton of lighting it will make life so much easier. If you have any questions please feel free to ask!!!
I have welded for over 40 years and drag stick and push mig and never had a problem with fux or not if you know how to weld you learn to make the best weld welds
Its best to run what ever your comfortable with. I drag mig more but I've pushed in certain situations. I can see beter dragin. Im falling in love with flux the more i use it!!!
Brilliant video mate, thank you. One question, on different thicknesses of material, do you keep a similar speed as you used here, and use the settings on the machine to govern the penetration you get? From watching this and seeing your results, a lot of people seem to go too fast and got a surface bead, rather than it digging in like yours.
You're right, Your speed plays alot in the penetration of the weld also. You can turn over your material and look at the heat effected zone , aka the blueish grey color on the metal, and tell a lot from that. Its kinda like a road map. If your going to slow the color will be to wide, if your going to fast it will be narrow. I like to keep it as uniform as possible. As for the width of the color around 1 and 1/2 the width of your weld seems to be a good range to shoot for. Thanks for watching!!!!
i got a tee joint flux welding test today which one would you recommend to use? i was thinking maybe zig zag or whip and pause. Thank you sir!
Sorry for the late response, I don't want to lead you wrong. I do stuff the blue collar way not always the "right way" lol
General question for experienced folks, that cheap harbor freight titanium flux core welder would that be ok for securing a winch to my car trailer and then just odd and end bodywork thereafter? I’m almost sure I’ll only weld on rare occasions I’m mostly a diy car trader and fixer upper
Yes as long as it gets enough penetration I would set up your welder with the settings provided on the machine and clean it up very well and you should be good. As long as your confident in your welds!
whip and pause is gonna be my go to from what I have seen.
It's my favorite also!!!!
Great hands on video, thanks! Whip & Pause for me.
Thank you, that's my Pic also!!!!