Mastering Advanced Flux Core Welding Techniques with the Harbor Freight Titanium Easy Flux 125

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Unlock the full potential of flux core welding with the Harbor Freight Titanium Easy Flux 125 welder! In this advanced welding tutorial, we dive into expert techniques to help you achieve stronger, cleaner welds with your flux core setup. Learn how to control heat settings, improve your weld bead consistency, and tackle tough materials with confidence. Whether you're a seasoned welder or looking to level up your skills, this video will guide you through professional tips and tricks. Get ready to elevate your welding game!
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[@TheEagleye92]

thank you, ive been hoping for a video like this

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@elgkas9928]

Another video that we can all relate to. Your instructional methods make what you are trying to teach very easy to understand .

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. It's nice to know that the effort I put into these videos is actually helping someone.

[@elgkas9928]

Keep up the great videos. You are helping many people. Videos like this are geared for diyer’s and advanced welders as well.

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

The settings are on the screen for the first weld, I think it was G-7. The setting for the second weld (multi-pass), is after the weld. I can't remember what that was.

[@elgkas9928]

Thank you. I did not catch it the first time. I watched the video again and wrote down the settings

[@rickkempsell5076]

Another master class. Thanks!The audio sounds fine to me, and I was able to see the motion of the torch pretty well.

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

I appreciate that, I'm still trying to get things set up right!

[@JohnPeregord]

Another great treatise on flux-core, Anthony. I run my Titanium Unlimited200 with flux-core & it works great even on 120V. I prefer Hobart over HF wire but it's splitting hairs when doing general maintenance. Thank you for your time, talent, and dedication to highlighting welding techniques with affordable equipment!

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thank you so much for the comments. For some good videos comparing various flux core wires, check out Mike Festiva and Brandon Lund on KZbin

[@user-bighughie]

34:00 Hi, I'm teaching myself (well you are!) flux core welding. I live in N. Ireland and got myself at 160amp but 240v welder much like the Titanium 125 on price and settings. Your tutorial is a big help to me and I'm going to practice, practice, practice until I can lay down a weld as good as you. I like the horizontal back and fourth method, it's the one I'm most comfortable with!! On the filming and sound I'd love it if you got that 13 filter and maybe we could see what you see...that's not a complaint just a thought. The sound is fantastic. Thanks 👍

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thank you very much for watching, and I hope it's improving your skills. I picked up the #13 lens today, so I will try it before the next video. It's just so hard to get a camera to see what the eye sees, but I'm trying my best. At least you can see my torch movement, if not necessarily the actual puddle.

[@rsanchez9192]

Of all the videos, yours details things that many haven’t. Nice video. Thank you. I subscribed

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thanks for subscribing! I try my best!

[@basiliohernandez5111]

I first ran flux-core in welding school. My instructor let me use his Miller suitcase with .045. He made sure I checked the polarity because he knew it was DCEN. After a few minutes, I asked if I could run it DCEP to see what the difference was. His answer was an enthusiastic yes followed by a conversation about it.

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Yes, makes a mess doesn't it?

[@basiliohernandez5111]

​​@AllStarWeldingSC Oh yeah, you know it but I learned the importance of verifying electrode polarity.

[@ticktickXXkinch]

Awesome video! Just got one of these for around the house and your videos have been invaluable! I’m happy to have another one to study

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

That's great, thank you. I'm glad I'm helping someone

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thanks for watching! I try to keep them simple and easy to follow.

[@johnstephenson165]

Another great video with great audio

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thanks. I appreciate it. I'm going to try the other mic on the next video

[@pprspanishgoats]

Cam and mic really helped see the work better

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thanks. Next video I will try the other mic, and get a #13 shade.

[@stevedaff9774]

Another great video! This will help me as I get some more practice in on my Easy Flux 125. The sound quality is much improved BTW. Your voice is very isolated, and without competing background noise. You might try a polarizing filter between your #10 and the camera to get more detail on the welds and cut down on the glow. If you have a pair of polarizing sunglasses, you might just throw those in front of the camera as a test instead. On another note, your channel might benefit from an "Intro series". "Intro to Flux-Core." "Intro to Stick Welding.", etc. Another idea that comes to mind: "Welding 101: Stick, Mig, Flux-Core or Tig. What You Should Use and Why." If any of these ideas or titles resonate with you, please feel free to run with them. Keep up the great work!

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

All great ideas, thanks!

[@johnnavarro539]

great video and info your mic sound good

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thanks John. I'm still loosing my voice, so it wasn't all that great. I have another mic set I will use on the next video

[@mikez4132]

I have a few welders (stick and mig) but really love that little Titanium. Grab it for just about anything small/med and it just works. Ive had great luck with the blue demon E711-t11. Its a pretty decent multi pass rated wire.

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

It's hard to beat that little Titanium for small jobs. Blue Demon is a good wire. My favorite is Weldcote. But there are many good ones out there. Have you seen the wire videos from Mike Festiva and Brandon Lund? They are pretty good.

[@mikez4132]

@ im pretty sure i saw mikes. I will have to try the weldcote for sure.

[@jd1029]

This is perfect, I have the exact same 1/8 to 3/16 on a mower deck repair! Using same welder as you. Thanks for the great instruction. Appreciate you

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Great! Perfect timing. Remember, if you do the circles, pay attention to which way you do the loops so that you concentrate more heat on the thicker part. Let me know how it works out!

[@jd1029]

@ Got it! That was my key takeaway. I will drop a note back after this week work on it!

[@timallen1262]

Beginning welder here, enjoying your videos and have learned a lot. My question is, how do you guage how fast you are making your pass? TIA!!

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thanks for the kind comment. As for your question, I know you don't want to hear this, but it's simply a matter of practice, and reading your puddle. If it's stringy, not making full contact, and lacks fusion, then you are going too fast. If you are building it up, and it looks like fat caterpillars, then you are too slow. Similarly, if you are burning through, then you are too hot, or moving way too slow, what we call "camping out". Just aim for consistent width of the bead.

[@timallen1262]

@ Thank You, that’s what I wanted to know. I plan on doing a lot of practicing and studying your videos, over and over. Again Thank You Sir!! Look forward to more of your videos.

[@Weldon-c2t]

Great video Jason mic worked well do you use nylon liners

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

I just stick with stock liners. I had to replace one in my Mig a while back and used a graphite liner.

[@bassdaze]

I tried to weld my muffler back onto hanger and What a MESS... not a welder but have that welder just havent used it but once... using the wire it came with and my auto darkening hemet batterys dead as it didn't darken so just kinda spot welded in a pinch with eyes closed helmet on... had wire sticking out like mad, kept cutting it, maybe poor grounding causes sporadic spark? frustrated bigtime

[@SheerGreenBB]

I cannot get mine to arc on anything less than G5. Welding on 1/8 I have to use G.5 - 10.....any suggestions

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

You may need to take that one back. It sounds like it is malfunctioning.

[@JohnSmith-zo1ic]

very good video-mik sounds a little gravelly

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

Thanks, but my voice is really messed up right now. Been losing it for 3 months. It's inconsistent too because I have to move so much air to talk. It's crazy!

[@rsanchez9192]

Of all the videos, yours details things that many haven’t. Nice video. Thank you. I subscribed

[@AllStarWeldingSC]

I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for subscribing!