Gasless Flux Core Welding Tips, Make Better Cleaner Welds
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 เม.ย. 2022
- FCAW, Flux core wire, gasless flux core wire, self shielding wire, MIG flux welding wire, it's all the same but not all flux wire is created equally. If you are a beginner & learning or experienced you can benefit from this how to video. Want to get better results with flux core wire? In this video we cover tips about how to flux core weld ( FCAW ) that will help you get better results. We test different brands of self shielding wires to see which ones produce the best results. Lincoln, Harbor Freight Vulcan wire, Yeswelder, Forney and Hynade wires and the results are surprising.
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Gonna have to disagree with your conclusion on a professional level.. all the wires you tested except for the Lincoln wire are E71T-GS wires. The G designation stands for general purpose and the S stands for single pass use, which essentially means the flux composition can vary widely from manufacturer to manufacturer. On a practical note, that means if you can't do the weld in one pass you can't safely put another layer of weld on the joint without risk of dilution of base metal or risk of cracking. This is why flux core gets a bad rap and is often only considered for light duty applications. The Lincoln wire is a E71T-11 wire, which means it's a general purpose wire however it's rated for a 5/16" thick multipass application, and thicker with larger diameter wires. This is a wire designation that's pre-approved for limited structural steel use according to AWS D1.1 welding code. On a practical note, you can more reliably use this wire to weld thicker metal in multiple layers if required. I'm a welder that's held certifications to weld to AWS D1.1 code, API 1104, and ASME B31.3. However my primary sources are AWS D1.1 welding code, The Lincoln Electric Website article where flux core wire classifications are explained in detail, Hobart Filler Metals web article on the same subject, and AWS standards for filler metal classifications. Good video, but I wouldn't throw away the Lincoln wire based on how user friendly it is and price. You very much get what you pay for in this case and I hope this information helps someone somewhere.
I do wish the GS was pointed out. I would also have liked a comparison of the Hobart E71T-11. I tried the Vulcan junk once. Ripped a new roll out of my welder cause it wouldn't burn good, and fed horribly. Been running the Hobart E71T-11 since.
Rob, I agree with you 100%, the Lincoln innershield has been my go to wire for years, i wouldn't buy a gs rated wire simply because of you can't make a 2nd pass if needed and sometimes its needed. Thanks!
@@luiskay2487 I don't know why but i could not get the hobart fabshield to run worth a crap, idk if it was just a bad roll but got the Lincoln and never looked back.
Thanks for the detailed explanation of what those codes mean.
That's great info. I never knew that. I was doing multi pass with Vulcan the other day. I've welded stick for almost 30 years and just bought a wire feed.
I've only used Lincoln flux cored in past and could never get a decent weld.
Thanks for the video again. Great stuff. I honestly use your advice when buying welding stuff.
Thanks for checking out my new video Rick! I definitely liked the top 3 wires, they weld far better for me then the HF or Lincoln wire. Take care 👍
The lincoln wire is E71T-11 versus E71T-GS. E71T-GS is more common. I was told E71T-GS is single pass and isn't standardized. E71-T11 is multi pass and has to meet standards. So E71T-GS can vary greatly between brands.
I think brand and freshness makes a big difference. Moisture can be an issue. Especially for us up here in the great north wet. I usually run hobart E71-T11 wire because it is convenient to get and runs better than some I've tried.
Ultimately it's flux core and I'm not to worried about it being perfect.
Flux core wire can also dirty up your whip liner, making feeding inconsistent. Try cleaning out your liner. It made a WORLD of difference for me.
Also add a 'scrubber' to your spool just before the feed rollers. I use a clothes pin holding an earplug wrapped around the mig wire. Helps keep from dirtying up your liner.
Thanks for the tip👍
How do you clean your liner ?
Excellent... just after I bought 4.5kg of flux core! 🙈 Love flux core. Nothing to beat it for outdoors work.
Well, since you've been pleasantly surprised by the performance of the flux core wire, perhaps you could do a beginner level video on welding 110v, flux core and share some tips with beginners on how to get better results?
It would be interesting to see a "cut and etch" to see penetration characteristics. There is another flux wire to consider: Blue Demon E71T-11 X .030. Question is how do they do on a re-weld over test. Maybe do a part two? Thanks Mike.
I agree, cut it open and see.
@@delmas15 Possibly In a future video?
Unfortunately I lost over 50 subscribers when I posted this video.
I may make a cut and etch video like I have on some of my other videos in the past, but 90% of my subscribers don’t watch this stuff anyways. 😔
I watch. In fact you are the reason I bought a flux core welder and hobby around with it.
@@Mikefestiva that’s unfortunate Mike as I find your opinion and experience valuable as I start welding for the first time since high school (1984). Maybe those folks are more experienced welders only interested in your projects but still no reason to unsub.
I have the blue devil stuff. Im a noob welder so dont know if i matter or not but blue devil seems to work like vulcan and lincoln
The moment you pulled the trigger on that Forney wire I knew it was going to be the best one of your test. Fabbed and welded for years I weld with my ears as well as my eyes. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching Brent
I have a Lincoln welder so I thought the Lincoln wire would be the best. I came back to watch your video again because my 1lb of wire lasted close to 36". I used a 10 lb spool for years. Mainly because my welds looked so bad that I've avoided welding with that machine. After watching this and a few other videos I'm welding a bit better. I really appreciate the effort you took to make this video. I couldn't believe people could actually get a bead with these. Now I will check Amazon to see if they have that Fortney wire. Thank you
I've always used Anti spatter to help with flux core. it just makes things easier to clean up. Great Vid!!
What anti spatter do u use
Check out fireball tool channel. He did an exhaustive tests of anti spatter
@@TheKajunkat cool thanks for the tip
Mike I learned by watching your videos. i picked up a HF titanium 125 on discount and jumped quite a bit at the first spark but have learned a lot since then by just doing it..now I am converting an old school bus into an rv and have done a lot of welding already and most likely will do a lot more. not the prettiest but solid welds for the most part...I get better a learn more with every weld. I could not have and would not have tried without your instruction. just wanted to say thanks man!
John hearing things like this really makes my day! Right on Man 👍
Try using a fan where you are welding.
I've found out. The flux core wire welds better in the wind.
Blow the smoke out. You can see better. Less splatter and better welds.
I found that out one time I was welding. Run out of gas. On a Saturday. No gas store was open.
I had some flux core. Loaded it up. Spit spattered couldn't see very well.
Opened up my shop doors. Pretty Wind that day. As I was welding. Gusts of wind blew in the shop. I could see well. Hardly any splatter, and it just brushed off. The wind would stop. I couldn't see again and the spit and spattered. The ones I did before the wind. I had to grind off. So now I use a fan. Does great! When you get just enough air to blow the smoke away. I used a box fan at first. I had to turn it at an angle. Now I have a small fan with 3 settings.
The lowest setting is great. Welds are really close to using gas.
Try it sometime!
THANK YOU! I need all I can get, new to MIG, not stick.
Great video Mike. I have a cheap 110vt flux core wire feed welder and used both the Vulcan and Lincoln wire and I will say I don't know to weld properly but both had a ton of splatter and BBs on the stuff I did so maybe I am better than I think and it was the wire. Who knows? I always learn something from your videos. Thanks for making them.
Thanks Tom!
When I started welding, using a flux core wire, I didn't know diddly. All I knew is that I couldn't see anything. I spent a lot of time trying different things to see the puddle. I used the wire that came with the machine until I got tired of dealing with the rats nest ( I told you I was a beginner). After a long time I finally changed wire. Now I can see. It was smoke. The original wire produced copious amounts of SMOKE.
I’m curious what wire you’ve used that didn’t seem to create as much smoke?
Thanks for taking the time to edit and narrate this video to help us.
Your voice overs were helpful
Right on I appreciate it Scott 😊👍
One thing to note is that the Lincoln flux-core is the only wire tested that is approved for multi-pass welding ('-11 type'). The other wires are '-GS type' and are only approved for single-pass welding. Hobart also has '-11 type' flux core wire.
@@origin0000 I think it's *better welders* that create better welds. Flux core has better penetration than MIG and avoids the initial costs of a bottle and gas. Getting a MIG machine allows one to start welding with flux core and wait until needs change and/or funds accumulate before starting MIG welding.
I'm never going to get better through practice, so the last thing I need is poor-performing wire on top of bad technique. That makes this video A+ for usefulness!
Mike, about 6 years ago I switched to INE brand flux core welding wire ( bought off of Amazon ). INE is made in Italy and produces less splatter and the weld puddle is a little more fluid with good flux coverage all though the flux seams to be thinner and is smooth welding, crisp start and good looking results and strong welds. There are several TH-cam videos on this brand of wire and is how I learned about it. You might want to try it out, I love this wire !, you won't be disappointed ! ! ! Great video !
Thanks for your suggestion David! You are probably the third person to mention that brand of wire, they have all recommended it 👍
Glad to see someone show off different brands of wire. Especially so people can have a comparison of good wire vs the Lincoln stuff. You can get it easily at the big box stores but that doesn't mean it's good.
Nice job on doing this comparison. I am about to pull the trigger on a flux core as my first welder. Very informative.
Appreciate it Tom
Super informative, thanks @Mike!!!
Cheers Mike. Thanks for doing that comparison. That was a good deal of time and effort as well as purchasing the wire in the first place. Greatly appreciated.
Thanks for checking out my new video!
Also thanks for appreciating the effort to make this video 👍🙂
Have a wonderful weekend!
take about 10 loops off each spool and lay it flat on a table then cut all the loops in the same spot, if one end lifts off the table more than 2" or 3" it has a bad twist in it and that will effect how it runs through the welder and how it effects your bead, I worked at the Lincoln plant that makes that wire
Interesting test Jim 👍
Mike thanks for doing this video. I had a friend over tonight that welds and was explaining a similar situation with welding rods for ARC. I explained that not all ARC rods behave the same. I pulled out a brand new package of Blue Demon 7014 rods and had him weld some lines. He was amazed with how much better the rods burned and didn't stick or fail to ignite. Not all rods, or wires are the same. So I really appreciate your effort and hope people understand this effort on your part.
Thanks a lot John!!!
Great video. I also love the Forney wire as it does run really smooth. The Lincoln wore is a little different as it is the 71T-11 instead of the GS wires like the others. It is the only one rated for multiple pass welds.
Good Video. Been welding flux core for over 30 years. My Lincoln was from 2002 and still going strong. Maybe they don't make em like they used to. I recently tried Kiswel, 40 bucks for 10 lbs, MADE IN USA. Welds great on a Lincoln. Flux core issues are al about the spatter. Its a PIA. The Kiswel product has been going strong from sheet metal all the way to 1/4 steel plate. I would recommend it. Especially since its made in USA. I am in no way affiliated with the company. Just recommending a good product.
The label out on the Forney with the wire being so equal sells it for me.
Good to know! Backwards reels always drove me nuts.
Thank you for the excellent comparison of wires. I have welded with MIG, TIG, and Stick mostly. I have a little Walmart flux machine that I use on thin stuff. Clean is the first item. If it's any thicker stuff preheating with the propane torch helps lots.
I don't do any serious welding with the thing, but I do find it is real good for tacking pre-weld for my 36 year old Craftsman AC/DC 225 stick welder. I've put that machine through hell. I'd recommend it to anyone if it was just as good today. It was made by Century.
I did use the flux machine to weld patches in my friends mower deck and liked the results.
I need to get a more serious flux machine in the future and I know whose videos I can reference to make a good decision.
Cheers
Terry from South Carolina
Thanks for watching Terry!
Terry,I have just acquired a Century 100 amp to do thin mower decks,info on #wire,speed greatly appreciated, thanks, Ken
that brown wrapper paper that is right against the wire is probably VCI paper or "Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor" wrap which exudes an anti-corrosion vapor that coats the wire with a monomolecualr film to prevent tarnish or rust. it is only effective if sealed up inside those mylar bags.
Always love your non biased views and actual hobby user feedback for all to see.
I have a couple of comments on this video, I really wish you would of cut the coupons thru the weld and seen the actual depth of weld. Different wire will have different reactions to material and heat settings. The other thing is to remember flux core wire is very simular to sticks in stick welding. The flux still absorbs moisture while exposed to the atmosphere so keep your bags sealed until you need them. The advantage of the 1# and 2# spools is the less they sit collecting moisture. Even non flux wire will rust if exposed to the atmosphere too long. Living in the southwest is better than up north where we're usually in single didgit humidity levels. When I lived up in Northern Illinois we welded about 2x a month, had 40# spools that we only used about 7# of before having to throw out the rest, it just wouldn't weld for crap. We switched to 2# spools and would use all of them up. Just what we noticed. Old school fabricator here, at work our welders ran 2 full shifts 5 and 6 days a week. Wire didn't have time to turn bad there.
Watched this video before, but just noticed something this time that I didn't pick up on before. The Lincoln NR211 is the only wire of the five you tested, that is specified for single or multi-pass welds. The other four were all single pass only wires. Perhaps that might account for it being the most expensive?... Anyway, it is another consideration when looking at these wires.
I've been a Forney sales rep for 9 years now. One of my favorite things about my job is that I never have to feel bad about selling something to someone. Our products are manufactured to high standards, and when we do occasionally get a bad one (inevitable with mass production), we replace it. My customers (store managers and owners) all know that I'm going to treat them right, and it makes my job easy. One of my biggest customers also has a Lincoln display, about half the size of mine, and they sell far more Forney. I'm glad you mentioned the 1lb roll weight of the Lincoln wire- lots of folks don't notice that, and think it's cheaper.
Right on Steve 🙂 I was definitely impressed with the Forney wire 👍
I haven’t gotten the chance to try out any Forney welders yet, maybe someday I will buy one and test it out ? Take care 🙂
I bet Steve could hook you up 😁
Thanks.
Ain't it great that you put out a video to help people and half of the comments are about how you did this or that wrong or that you don't know what you're talking about, etc.
I thank you for the information you've provided and truly appreciate the effort.
Thank you Michael! I really appreciate it reading your comment 😊👍
Ya Mike.... Every year a welder learns something new..... So everyone here has different years experience... It's love in a wierd way
I don't think as I read down so far that anyone really dissedhim; just provided more correct information. I'm soaking it ALL up!
The Lincoln wire Is the only wire out of the bunch that is E71T-11 which means it's actually rated and tested for 70k pounds and can be used with multi passes. There's an important difference between E71T-GS and E71T-11. If your welding for strength go with the Lincoln or another that's actually tested and rated.
Thanks for adding this important comment. Now I wonder if there is a similar distinction for stick electrodes.
@@DamEngineer I don't remember all the details about how to read label but specs are on the electrode. What those numbers mean can be found.
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‘Off brands” are from makers we don’t know, and often the labels buy whatever is cheapest at the time. So one may be good one time, and bad another. Spatter and blueberries are as much a matter of technique as wire brand. I’ve found that different wires need to be welded somewhat differently. Some require a bit more or less amperage to weld at their best. You just have to practice a bit with either before using them.
Thanks for the info. I've been using the Lincoln for my very few attempts at welding and I've done multiple passes without thinking twice.
@@DamEngineer yes there is, last digit of the number of the rod (7018, 6010, 6011) determines what the flux composition is and the application for the rods. Example, 0 is cellulose fast freeze DC current, 1 is cellulose fast freeze AC or DC current, 8 is low hydrogen iron powder fill freeze.
I have a HF Titanium...been using the Lincon because it is what Lowes always has. I might be trying the Forney now, if it can do a little better and save a few bucks then it seems like a no brainer.
I shut my tank off and reversed the polarity on my Lincoln mig welder and it welds great now!.
I know it's not dual voltage. But, the titanium 125 Flux core welder is a great machine as well. In my opinion. Will try the Forney wire as well. Thanks for the video on the different wire. Very helpful.
Really good review, Mike. Fair, consistent, and no nonsense comparison. Lincoln obviously makes some fantastic machines but I'm with you 100% on their wires, just not my first choice either. Vulcan, Yeswelder, and Hynade, I've never used so I can't comment. Forney however, absolutely my go to brand of wire throughout their entire line. They've never let me down,
I'm a Flux-Core welder and still getting the hang of it.
Your video was really helpful.
Thanks a bunch.
Eric in Kissimmee Florida.
Right on! I’m glad my videos are helpful to you Eric 🙂 Thanks man 👍
Keep on welding and having fun 🙂
Hello Mike.. Thank you for the tutorial, like always very informative..
Thanks for checking out my new video Fred! Have a great weekend 👍
I'll try some Forney wire...$16.99 on Amazon. My cheap Harbor Freight 170 flux core welder gets similar results using the Vulcan...never tried anything else. Thanks.
Thanks for this Mike, very fair test, really useful.
Thanks Nick! I appreciate it 👍🙂
I’m 100% a novice to welding. Have a craftsman 140amp gas less I have used for years making ugly welds. Never thought it could be the wire hampering me. Always figured it was just me. Going to give some different wire a chance to help me improve next time I need to put down a bead. Thanks for the info. Great video. 👍
One test that you should do is a cut and etch test of those coupons, it would give you a better look at how well each wire welded the material together. Great looking welds are all find and dandy but how strong are they, did they really penetrate as well as you think they did. I would take an ugly strong weld over a pretty but structurally weak weld.
I don't think I've ever seen a review video done so well. I felt like an appropriate amount of time was spent on each section and product. Very informative and easy to follow. Thank you.
Always very informative Mike. I really like your videos.
Wow. The results speak for their selves.
Great video Mike,
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching 👍
I purchased my welder from forney and have only used their wire. Results have always been good.
Love this topic. I used harbor freight wire and was always disappointed with the welds and chalked it up to my inexperience or cheap welder. Upgraded to Lincoln and was vindicated. I’m glad there are even better products as well
Forney is an old company that was rivals or maybe even dominated Lincoln back in the 40's .. They dont manufacture any welders these days but they market their own brand of welders made in Italy .. They also sell all kinds of welding related accoutriments .. They have a museum where they display one of the original Big Boy Trains ...
Like a librarian, i fell in love with the Fourney even before she got cleaned up! No more lincoln for me! I just thought I was a halfass welder after so many years away.
I've ran both and I like the Lincoln better.
thanks for taking the time..
yeah I just tested out my new flux welder today, and I got the flux wire Vulcan from harbor freight (think I should start looking online for that Forney wire) ... your'e NOT kidding about slowing down! I have never used a flux welder in my 42 years on earth, never even knew there was mig welders without tanks till a few days ago haha "I'm old" but my son's truck is rotting, and I gotta figure out how to use this thing to save his truck! Gotta make good use of my mothers day present, and get the fender on this Chevy fixed
love your detail and the shop looking organized so well!
Someone was saying that flux core welding was for amateurs and pros only use solid wire and gas shield. I am not a professional and I use flux core outside where the wind will destroy a mig weld. So I dispute the opinion that flux core welding is for hobbyists and amateurs. See how much welding you can do working on fences gates corner braces etc. out where the wind blows like West Texas. Shop welding is a different story however if you can’t weld a bead of flux core as pretty as a mig gas shielded weld then you need some practice.
Hey I'm still learning myself, I don't ever plan to make it my career, I just need it to do small jobs like maybe fix an exhaust, I used mine to patch lawn mower decks, I fixed a broken spindle on a ridinf tractor rather than spending $300 for a new one, I plan to keep using my flex welder, it gets the job done.
I had a flux core welder several years ago and got great results with Hobart wire. It was far superior over the wire that came with the machine from Harbor Freight.
Thanks for the info. Tried Forney and it really seems to go on quite smoothly.
The best video for a beginner yet. Thx.
I just picked up a Forney flux core welder to start learning to weld with, so this video was very timely. Thanks for the great content.
Really a good, straight-up comparison, Mike, thank you. I'll be procuring that Hynade welder for my nephews b-day, based entirely upon your review.
Thank you for sharing this video & links.
Great video Mike. Interesting on the results you found comparing filler wires.
Thanks for sharing.
Good video Mike, I never even realized how much a difference there could be just in the brand of wire. I found it interesting that price per pound the Vulcan was actually quite expensive
Thanks for checking out my new video!
It was interesting as well for me to make this video so I could see the different results. I definitely won’t be buying any Vulcan or Lincoln wire anytime soon 😂
Take care!
I found a few tips that would be very handy to know, Thank You for spending the extra money on the different wires so that we wouldn't have too. I purchased a 2 lb. spool flux cored wire from Tractor Supply for 9.98 regular price and it ran great with hardly any BB's. A week before I got a spool from HF ran really badly @ 14.99. Go figure.
Yesterday I got a HF email saying the Titanium 125 was on sale so I went to check it out and I saw a friendly face in the customer video section, I said hey that's Mike Festiva. I had already watched your unboxing and review video for that welder but I decided I could use some more good common sense information in my night and I saw this new video. I'll be watching for that Hynade welder review but I think this video was enough to sell me on it thank you very much Michael.
ha ha thanks Robert 👍
Hey Mike the video is great and full of tips, I thank you for helping this amateur fella get started. I only have a century 125gl unit and a 110 stick welder. Your teaching style is great for me! Keep it up!
Hobart left out. I have 140 Hobart handler. I like it great video.
Unfortunately I could only justify spending so much of my money on this free content, I spent over $100 on wire and $150 on the welder, I would have liked to try other wire but it’s a lot to spend to make a free video.
Thanks Paul for checking out my new video 🙂👍
@@Mikefestiva yeah I definitely understand I not doing lot of different things that use up lot of consumables not only welding a lot different thing’s. Heck who can afford it and when u do get little extra coins 🪙
Saved if u want to call them extra. Lol ur always out of gas ⛽️ now so. Oh no how can we have any pudding if we don’t have any meat 🥩 how can we add any meat 🍖 if we don’t have any gas ⛽️. Lol. I guess kick on some Floyd and watch ur videos. Oh by the way which ones PINK. lol later oh buddy. Stay safe.
Mike, You are the architect of my welding education! Thanks for all the comparison videos and instruction. they are appreciated greatly. Keep it up! (I also enjoy watching the "going out to have fun" videos)
Right on! I really appreciate it Gregory 🙂👍
Hey Mike,
I got the Hynade 155 today. That's a fine machine. I like the synergic mode. Works nice. Nice clean weld with the included .030 flux wire. I like it. I also tore into the Yeswelder flux 135 and found found a cold solder joint on the inverter board. Works great now, so that issue is over with. But now I have 3 flux core welders: Titanium 125, Yeswelder 135 and the new Hynade 155D. My shop is starting to look like a welding supply store, lol. I'll email Yeswelder Monday and tell them to close the ticket. I'm going to donate the Titanium to one of my neighbors. Like you say..pay it forward.
Take care and thanks.
I’m glad you got the Hynade and like it!
I’m also glad you found the problem on the Yeswelder, it is a bummer you even had to take it apart to fix a brand new welder. I did send a message to Yeswelder the on Friday with your order # and problem, I told them they need to make it right with you and I mentioned I’m extremely disappointed in Yeswelder for not promptly taking care of your problem.
I would hope they contact you come Monday. If you hear back from them I would be interested to hear what they say? I haven’t had any problems with there products so far but hearing they didn’t take care of your problem makes me question how much more I want to work with that company.
Paying it forward is awesome Timothy! I think your friend will be really happy 😊
@@Mikefestiva Yeah, it works great...nice beead using the .030 wire that was included. Ana@yeswelder was going to ship me a replacement welder and told me to keep the other one. I replied that she can skip that since I repaired the one I have. Overall, it turned out OK. I would still buy their products, but they need to revamp their warranty process.
Outstanding!! This is one of the best videos I've seen on the topic, well done sir and thank you!
Nice, informative video. Thanks for the test !
really should give the INETUB wire a shot really had good luck with it low smoke low spatter and crazy good flow / bonding
Hey Mike! Thanks for the tips and I hope you're having a great weekend.
I bought my first welder, a really cheap flux core welder a few months ago and made a snow plow from an old oil drum for my lawn tractor. Turned out really good actually. A lot of this interest and curiosity in making things is actually from your awesome build videos which I appreciate a lot, so thanks for that!
This should win an award for "How to Make a Good Welding Video."
Mike!!---Nice comparison video!
Now store those spools in the cabinet for a couple months and test them again to see how well they keep. It might be very interesting for the average hobby welder that sometimes goes a while between projects.
The YesWelder wire can be purchased around $3.50/lb on 10lb rolls----great value!
P.S. avoid Kiswell
As someone who is just getting into welding (starting with a Titanium 125 Flux welder from HFT) I thank you VERY much! I'll order some of the Yeswelder to learn with. Thank you again! +1 Sub!
Great info, I have used lincoln the most and I might try others now...thanks Mike
Excellent video presentation! Very informative.Thank you!!
Forney looks the best. Very consistent pooling.
I don't have experience in welding but when you used #4 the sounds seems so smooth.
Thanks for testing all these wires. I just ordered from the Yeswelder website using your discount code.
I've been using Forney for years but on a couple occasions I have used the HF wire for the same reason as you, it was readily available and couldn't find Forney wire locally anymore. I will mention one fact that i didn't hear you mention, out of all the wires in your test group, the Lincoln is the only wire rated for multi-pass, what the means your guess is as good as mine because i have made multiple pass welds with Forney wire on many occasions without and problems but then again i always use a wire wheel to clean the welds between passes. i just thought i'd mention that fact so that maybe if someone has knowledge about the milti-pass thing they can share it with us.....
6:21 If it got slag you must drag. Great vid and keep up the good work
Great Video, very informative and educational. THANK YOU!
Thanks for a quick, concise review.
thank you...i had seen another video doing about what you had done with different flux cored...and lincoln...forney looks to be really the winner and easily available now....
Great video I saved on watch later when I get my welder it's game on
Awesome video I'm a novice welder so always looking for tips & ideas to weld better
Great to see this kind of test. Very helpful.
I've used the Harbor Freight Vulcan and Hobart from Tractor Supply, for much the same reason that Mike used the Vulcan and Lincoln...it's what was close by and available. The Hobart always edged out the Vulcan, but not by much. I decided to try the WeldingCity wire because I read a good review and there was a really good deal (5 two pound rolls for $50.) It welds much better than the other two, with minimal, fine ball spatter, similar to the better wires in this video. All the wire I'm mentioning here was E71T-11 or GS in 2lb spools. The Hobart and Vulcan were just shrink wrapped, the WeldingCity comes in foil pouches. If you are an infrequent welder like me, running 2lb foil wrapped rolls no worries about a 10lb roll soaking up moisture and rusting away from disuse.
Love the video... next video suggestion. since you have all the wire and a dual voltage machine, do the same tests but at 110v. Many of us don't have 220v and are into flux core because of all the 110v options available for it.
Thank you in advance.
I have a forney 110 flux core welder and it runs the forney wire he's using awesome. I use it for small projects around the house instead of dragging out the leads on my welding truck. I have over 30 years welding in the oil,gas,and aerospace industries and I love that little machine. It makes small jobs on thinner metals a breeze. Not the best choice for something you want to show off your craftsmanship on but,if decent looking and strong welds is what your after it's awesome. Hope this helps.
I would very much appreciate a stress test for each product,THANKS!!!
@@claudegosselin2449 put .30 flux core destructive test in the search bar. There are several channels that have done it on the single and multipass wires. Sometimes videos will show up on a Google search that don't show up on a TH-cam search so try Google first 👍. Bend tests and etching are both done on most of them. The forney wire is usually in the top two on the single pass wires depending on the machine used,some like different wires better,hopefully you'll find one with your machine and can find out what it digests best.
great video with many web links!! It saves my time to shopping around! Thanks!
Thanks much for the comparison, always wondered if is better grade wire out there
Hey Mike, watched your video a few days ago, then ran out of wire. Tried the Hynade wire, what a difference the wire made. Thanks for the videos!!
Thank you so much for your video I just bought a Titanium 125 and haven't even bought wire yet so it really helps out. Thanks again.
That titanium 125 is a great little welder! You will like it 👍
Very interesting results. Guess I gotta try the Forney
Thanks. I spent more on the Lincoln because of the name. I learned today.
Interesting, thanks. I use the INE flux core welding wire AWS E71T-GS. It's very easy to use for great looking welds.
Thank you for this video. I had the very opposite experience: the wire spool supplied with the welding machine was really bad. As a newbie I had a hard time starting the job. I was trying multiple Amps, Wire speed, welding position...until the spool had to be replaced. The second spool (separately bought in the same place /brand) was so much easier to use... and I did not think even better may be available by changing wire brand / type. But now, I understand a little better and will probably experience with more wire types.