Flux Core Welding Basics for Beginners *W/ A Cheap Welder

[@-DIYPRO-]

Nice Welds!! Congrats to "The Kansas Angler" for winning the welding helmet. You can keep the comments coming and stay subscribed for more!

[@Alejandrojy6yd]

Nice welds

[@BL1080]

Nice welds!

[@henniebouwmans7879]

Yes for gasles weld and fluks core weld am i corect that the handle negative and the ground positive is that corect ,because mine is spiting every were ???thanks

[@mikejohn3265]

Good job getting to the point. No fluff or crazy background music. Videos like this you learn better than in class.

[@-DIYPRO-]

I appreciate that!

[@manubisbee1]

So true

[@BUIProductionz]

The 5 min long into videos kill me

[@bryanwells1837]

Class would show you some grisly pictures of why you should never grind with a cutting wheel.

[@joshclarke7279]

Couldn't agree more. Great job

[@cen7ury]

Let me start off by saying that there is a lot of great advice in this video, and I, like many in the comments here, really appreciate the lack of fluff and/or garbage filler to pad the runtime. That said, I've been welding for over a decade now, and I take issue with a couple of things that you said here. First, never use a cut-off wheel to clean up metal. They aren't designed to handle any axial thrust loading, and if you choose to use them instead of the proper grinding wheel, wire wheel, or abrasive flap disc, it will only be a matter of when, not if, you will have one shatter, hurling shards in every direction along the axis of rotation....which brings me to my second concern; PPE, or personal protective equipment. Gloves aren't just for people with soft hands. Anyone welding without gloves and long sleeves is asking to get skin cancer, as welding arcs produce intense light in the UV spectrum, along with visible and infrared. That kind of UV light can and will burn you like a nasty sunburn, both from direct exposure, and indirect exposure such as the reflection from surrounding surfaces, both metallic and otherwise. Trust and believe that you want to wear all the recommended PPE. Safety glasses, ear protection, gloves are the bare minimum for using a grinder, and gloves, a welding jacket, and a self darkening hood is the bare minimum for welding. Beyond that, great video.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks. I do agree with you. Should not have shown me grinding with a cut off disc.

[@theblukatlife]

Im just starting learning this and never thought about the uv rays, thanks

[@alwoolhouse6255]

Excellent video, concise, no music, no BS, just clear, jargon free, relevant advice delivered confidently and in an accessible and friendly manner. Wish more KZbin videos were like yours sir. Well played.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Much appreciated!

[@boercker09]

Great video and information, one thing I would suggest for any rookies out there is do not ever clean metal with a cutoff wheel like is depicted in this video. The thin disks can flex and explode because of their high rpm. If you need to really take off some material, use a flap disc instead. You can be seriously injured when a cutoff wheel fails, trust me, it’s terrifying.

[@-DIYPRO-]

I agree. Should have shown a flapper disc.

[@sharpie132]

I've had that happen to me lucky I was wearing safety glasses

[@illegalpoptart9633]

One stuck in my boot last year in my welding class. Spooked me a bit

[@olivernguyen3112]

im using same disc for cutting and cleaning after welding.. didnt even know there was different kind of disc, ill buy it now thanks for tip 🙏

[@NickBoercker]

@@olivernguyen3112 small price to pay for piece of mind. Much easier to use as well 🤙

[@etplantation]

Great Video. Dude, you help more novice welders than I can imagine. Keep up the great work. No nonsense and straight to the point. Good quality on the vid as well.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thank you much!

[@joecomparato7332]

Thanks for your to the point videos. I welded years ago and now got me the titanium 125. I was 20 when i welded before and now I’m 74. What a big help having your info for refresher and confidence to start back. Appreciate ya, and look forward to watching more. Thanks again Joe C.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks, never to late to get back into the game!

[@kkunkel8]

I bought the Titanium Flux-125 a little over a year ago and can confirm it is a great entry level flux core welder. I changed out the grounding clamp, one that Harbor Freight sells (small upgrade). Totally agree that practice with some research will build confidence in hobby welding projects.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Great point!

[@james10739]

Ya I got a real similar unit from home depot that was a return pr something I got for $100 century I think is the brand it's made by the red welder company I forget which one that it but it's been great

[@johnhwallace8091]

N my look kk CT

[@xsailor1970]

This has to be one of the best welding videos I’ve seen on all of KZbin. Straight to the point & easy to understand should get anybody up and welding in no time!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks!

[@matthewgilmore5307]

yeap, he nailed it to the front door

[@wingrider1004]

I tried my first welds today...it was a total disaster🤣 First, the puddles that look so big and easy to define on the videos, I can barely see at all. I can't get my wire speed and power matched up even though I was following the charts...it was a fiasco. I did learn that dipping your nozzle in tip jelly really helps keep it clean. I also learned the wire is not hot until you pull the trigger 😲 I learned the metal stays hot a long time after you stop (ouch) and I realized it ain't as easy as the pros make it look. Lots of practice needed. The best achievement of the day...the house didn't catch fire😆

[@-DIYPRO-]

House didn't catch fire! I'd call it a success!

[@jamessexton4288]

Im a complete novice and Ive watched 10 or more videos on "how to do it" without having yet tried. This video is the only one to explain everything, understandably. Thank you :)

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thank you!

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

I just bought the Titanium welder. After watching many vids, including this one, I have had a lot of success and nice welds. Thanks!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks! The titanium is a great little welder.

[@philrudd7062]

I bought a Chicago Electric flux/mig welder to start learning how to weld. Your video was the first I’ve watched that shows the preparation.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks!

[@mbrooks2624]

Ive been looking forever for a straight to the point helpful video thank you

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks!

[@paulkelly1702]

I have the HD cheapie flux core welder and this is just the info I have been looking for. Best of any channel I have looked at so far. Thank you for posting it.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@Ammmm18462817mm]

This guy’s voice reminds me so much of the Project Farm Chanel and I love it. Keep it up man! Great info for someone wanting to build a new skill

[@-DIYPRO-]

I'll take it, thanks!

[@adamm1998]

As a field mechanic, I use flux core exclusively, a 110v machine. I weld up to 3/8 plate sometimes thicker with preheating. I also don't use a ground clamp, I braze and clamp a piece of round bar to the ground wire and weld me ground to the work. It's a big time saver and I never question my ground.

[@adamm1998]

I also have 2 cheap led lights bolted to my helmet and always use anti splatter gel on my tips and smear it on components that I don't want slag on.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Great point!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Good tips!

[@alext8828]

Good video. No baloney, straight up and to the point. Very good use of my time. Thank you.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@michaeljackman1746]

Cheers mate that was straight up helpful bruz. I have just purchased a 4 in 1 / 250 AMP Rossi and the first thing I did was go to Bunnings and grab some .8 mm flux core yeah ! So now I know what I need to do.........Salute to you Sir

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks! Cheers!

[@axwapples]

Great video! Great starting point for a beginner like me!!! Thank you!!!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks!

[@bigmotter001]

To the point and no BS! I subbed. Thanks for posting and take care!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks John!

[@frundlemud]

Probably the best Tutorial. Easy to follow with helpful hints based on experience. Ta From Wales.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@felineth56]

Good video, well explained and straight to the point! And no bad music in the background! Thanks!

[@Para-ni5lx]

THIS IS THE VIDEO i’ve been looking for SIMPLE WELL EXPLAINED INFORMATIVE! Thanks for sharing your skills. Good content

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@matthewgilmore5307]

excellent !! that is what i need to know and ONLY you covered it, you can stay for dinner if ya like !

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks for the feedback!

[@johnvogel6579]

Nice welds Noob here great info thanks

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@martymcfly3986]

great video, 0 BS, straight to the point

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks!

[@billhardy3024]

Nice Welds! I just picked up a HF Titanium 200. Thanks for your tips!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@clinthelton9845]

Nice Welds! Just picked up the HF 125 titanium flux welder. Haven’t done any welding, so glad I came across your channel.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@ws56c62]

Great vid! Just happened upon it. I’m novice, I’m doing something wrong as it relates to flux core wire getting stuck at tip and jamming wire back to machine. Thus wasting a lot of wire and rethreading new wire, very frustrating! Help! Thank you again!

[@bradkeskey]

Nice welds! from a one week old welder!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@sierrapappa4413]

I picked up the yeswelder mp200 as part of the kickstarter project that I have yet to try. Thanks for the tips and info.

[@-DIYPRO-]

I just got one myself. Planning on testing it out this week!

[@jcarpenter1988]

Nice welds! Just picked up my first welder yesterday. Titan flux core welder from harbor freight. Started doing some knife making so i needed something that can weld some handles on my billets. Your video provided me a ton of useful information. You earned a subscription from me today! Look forward to improving my welding skills!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks and you are in the running! Let us know how the knifes turn out.

[@bmbc6391]

Nice welds. I have the titanium 125 and it works great for the little project in the garage.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks, you are in the running. I have had the Titanium 125 for a couple years now and still use it more than any of my other welder.

[@coyotethumper1536]

Nice Welds!!! Always informative videos. Thanks n Take Care

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@calvynvandenberg6943]

Great video for beginners like me. Just need to practice now….A LOT!!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chadfortman8098]

I bought cheep welder no set up instructions. I figured I go harbor freight snap shot Thiers. And buy some sticks gloves. I took 80 hours of tig mig flux core. I never knew about jelly for tip I go look for that so learned something off you 😜. It's been few years but I miss the class. I bought to fix my be body panels on Old cars ore floor pans. First thing I bought after first class was auto darkening helmet. Thanks for advice tender hands 😜

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks!

[@scotttarnowski7388]

nice welds I just bought the titanium 125 it welds good for what it is

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@Reloader449]

I bought a Forney 140 FC-i and I really like it. It's very similar to the Titanium 125, and not much more expensive. I also bought an Amico CUT-30 plasma cutter, which works with either 120VAC or 220VAC. I use an old gasoline generator that provides both 120 and 220 volts. This combination is really working well. The only problem was finding the correct NEMA adapter for the 220V. Neither my house nor my airplane hangar can provide enough AC amps, but the 5KW generator is working just fine. Thanks for this video, I'm still learning but getting better. Also ... I think I may need more than just two grinders. :)

[@-DIYPRO-]

Great set up!

[@fultz.c92]

!!! NICE WELDS !!!! love your vids bud has helped me alot.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

I got the 125 Chicago electric welder flux core love that thang

[@-DIYPRO-]

That thing can put out some nice welds.

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

O yeah

[@ecrusch]

Great, short, informative tutorial. Thanks a bunch.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Right on, thanks!

[@user-uq7sr9eb7v]

Didn’t see any comments mentioning the wire stick out. Those welding pliers have a cutoff that’s made to cut the wire off at the correct stick out length

[@-DIYPRO-]

They do have a perfect stick out gauge. I mentioned that in my 5 tools under $20 video. The are a great tool to have.

[@mikecoy9219]

Super helpful for a beginner! Thanks!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dantizzle00]

Nice welds! Like many others in the comments, I'm beginning my dive into the world of welding. Thanks for the info and the opportunity!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@georgejones1841]

Nice welds with great tip's for a hobbyist

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@TinMan1954]

Yes weld. I appreciate your information. Looking into giving welding a whirl. Your video is very helpful.

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[@TinMan1954]

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[@larrylucas5731]

Alot of very good and quick tips. Thanks for the info.!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Appreciate it!

[@duraconinc.duraconinc9778]

Great Video !! I've been wanting to learn how to weld for a long time. You explained so much just in this short video, I am now a subscriber ! Thanks !!! Nice Welds BTW !

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@clintonprice6507]

Nice Welds. I just picked up the Titanium Unlimited 200. looking forward to get started

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[@btrswt35]

Nice presentation. Nice welds

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[@Richard-dh8ny]

Nice Welds! Thinking about buying my 1st welding machine and this video really helped. Thanks!

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[@JoelReel]

Nice welds. Thanks for all the tips.

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[@anthonycampbell7225]

Nice welds. New to the craft and trying to learn. thanks for the videos.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@OlBlueshound]

Excellent video love it no rambling just great tips and info cheers to you for posting it to help others thanks

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@sadbutwedidntstartit]

Nice Welds, just starting out. Thanks

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[@kizzik]

Nice welds! 👍 & sub'd Retired early, last year. Always wanted to learn welding as a hobby. Great for household repairs or diy projects. Awesome video to give me some ideas. Thanks

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[@cherokeevapor8480]

Nice Welds!!! Just pick the 125 up at the last sale at Harbor Freight

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks! You are in the running! Good timing, that was a good sale.

[@ReelHardFishing]

Thanks for your videos. I just bought a Chicago Flux 125 and I've never welded. Thanks again.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Hopefully it helps!

[@SLO-Ride]

Best thing I like about my Titanium 125, is I get to use my house current with zero stress about wrecking the circuits. The welder uses a converter, rather than a transformer. While technically you can't continuously weld as long, I've not yet found the time/heat limit of the machine. I'm no "expert", but so far, none of my welds have failed!

[@-DIYPRO-]

I haven't maxed it out yet. I think it's great for the all around house/ hobby use.

[@douglasmcleish7355]

Short, sweet and right to the point. Thanks

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@MrAfghani420]

Nice Welds!!! Great job with the video. this hits a lot of great beginner tips

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[@oldssco]

Nice welds. Thanks for making this video.

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[@lucianogarcia6624]

Nice welds. Thank you excellent instructions. Easy to understand for a new learner

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[@daisyday4901]

“NICE WELD” and informative video

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@THEPAYASO310]

Nice Welds! Love the video man. Super helpful for any beginner and even some intermediate welders. Video answered all my questions and some I didn't even know I was going to ask haha Thanks brother.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@daddydell3786]

Nice Welds!! Just came accost you channel thanks for all the help and information!!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@samisnhu8329]

Great video, short and simple but covered it all.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Much appreciated!

[@RockandLap]

Nice welds! This is helping me I'm just getting started learning with a little flux core.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@jimbeam9977]

Nice welds!! All the tips here are awesome I’ve been welding for a year now and not to many people think about how their gear and proper set up makes their welding that much better!!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@markwiley1538]

Thanks for the video MM.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@davidboyd1302]

Nice weld my guy..... great information!!!!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@JRsVsO]

I see you're welding on top of a particle wood covered bench. Ever have a problem as far as it being a possible fire hazard? I'm just finishing my 1st and only semester at an accredited welding school and have done half doing stick and the rest of this semester using FCAW-G. I love the results and ease of FCAW. With shielding gas it's fairly simple except for out of position because I'm a disabled vet and my dominant arm is pretty messed up. But I'm still passing all the different positions and weld types. I appreciate you talking to us beginner's and not talking down to us. So thanks.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Not will small little samples or with tubing (since you only weld the top part of the tubing the weld is not touching the wood). If it is a flat bar then sometimes it will scorch the surface but never had a fire on it. For large projects I'll usually just do it on the garage floor. Some day I'll work up to a real welding table. Sincerely, thank you for your service!

[@jimnaz6281]

Nice welds! Can't wait to start practicing my welds

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@heinrichgiesbrecht2439]

Nice Welds. Thanks for the video

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[@sll-tt6bj]

Really enjoyed this video this helps a lot

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@sinnerface1]

awesome crash course! TY!

[@-DIYPRO-]

Thanks!

[@johnvise8763]

Nice Welds!! Good basic information, thanks.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@rigbchas]

Nice welds! I just picked up the titanium 125. Excited to get going.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@petemartin2824]

Great video! Quick, concise and very informative. Thank you!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@customcreations2372]

Nice Welds!! keep up the good work. I love how you explain things so that anyone can understand.

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[@lindapagan252]

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[@customcreations2372]

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[@kylecagle1102]

Nice welds! I need a new hood! Just got me a easy flux 125!

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[@therocketman321]

Nice welds!! I'm just getting into this and I'm gonna start with the flux 125. I'm pumped lol

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@DavidRider]

Nice Welds!! Came across your vid by accident and learned exactly what I needed thanks! Very informative

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[@quack3r599]

Nice welds! You have been a great help for me on figuring out what I need and what is best on a budget! Keep it up!

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[@incyder]

Nice welds. I'm just getting into welding and you have some useful info. Thank you.

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[@George-ro6bw]

Nice welds. Good information.

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[@christopherdelfrate3375]

Nice weld. Thanks for helping me learn

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[@bryanwells1837]

NEVER GRIND WITH A CUT-OFF WHEEL - but great video! Lots of great practical steps that get ignored in other welding videos.

[@-DIYPRO-]

Correct, should have showed the grinder wheel not cut off disc.

[@roegenrosi-carney7580]

Nice welds!!! Love the titanium flux 125 it’s exceeded my expectations!

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[@rlm98253]

Nice weld. Thanks for the useful information. It helps.

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[@shanestephens4572]

Nice welds I am just learning thanks

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[@shanestephens4572]

I am subscribed to your channel it is teaching me alot I appreciate you taking the time to share and to reply to my comments thanks

[@andyortlieb3768]

This is an amazing starter resource, thank you!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@Rythecarguy]

excellent, super concise, very helpful. Thanks!

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@stevenrichardson9037]

Nice welds. I learned on a big stick welder and I'm getting used to the small wire welders. Great info, thanks.

[@-DIYPRO-]

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[@jimlester5003]

Nice welds!! Thank you for the video. You cover tons in a short time. I just subscribed. Glad I found your site. Thank you

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[@dougray1767]

Nice welds - good video!

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[@knarftrakiul3881]

I learned on my own also. Bought a book studied it. Bought a Lincoln 220 mig. I learned a lot by making mistakes lol

[@-DIYPRO-]

That is the best way to learn!

[@davesdrone3125]

Nice Welds! Thanks for the tips, definitely learned some things!

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[@casey2409]

Nice welds! Which I hope I get after trying to weld after about 20 years, wish me luck!

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