Gasless Flux Core Welding Basics for Beginners

[@TimWelds]

You can learn to weld. I'll show you exactly what to do in my affordable online welding courses at courses.timwelds.com.

[@nashsmith3005]

Does it matter if your wire clamp in the feed wheel is too tight? Is it possible to be too tight?

[@bibilove1583]

@@nashsmith3005 Nash ,,,smith

[@Ya_Know]

Ya know 🙄

[@kilajerry4207]

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[@kilajerry4207]

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[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

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

[@phartsdust]

Hey dude i'm 74 and been stick welding since black and white tv. I'm thinking how i wish i'd had youtube 40 years ago. This fellow is among the best teachers i'e watched.

[@kennethhacker3014]

Agreed...gotta love the internet and the utube people..

[@n3tfury]

@@limitlesspower7172 what's your problem, noob.

[@kevinhope7421]

Thankyou dave, I was looking for just this comment... I am a complete beginner who has a ford transit so looking for tips as I have just purchased a gasless mig

[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

@@kevinhope7421 This video is the real deal watch it and learn.

[@olbear9984]

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

[@donovanweber6059]

Nice attitude . I too am still learning but somehow it just isn't as Impressive as hearing you say it at 85! Hope things are moving smooth and steady and in a forward direction for you sir !

[@yah_boy_fat_gabe8094]

Good to hear man

[@MrAkissoon]

Just about to say... Do I want to now learn another welding at 54 and should I be still doing this labor work or should I be chilling n I if u 85 and still at it. Gives me hope.. My Dads 86 n I am still pottering around his house fixing his stuff.. Its just my excuse to spend time with him

[@AJ-ds9xq]

That's so cool keeping yourself busy, doing new things! God bless!

[@duffy4996]

@Chase Williams good on you...I just got a flux core welder on sale after Christmas...more than 1/2 price at Canadian Tire. I am 73 and have not dropped a bead since high school. This a great video. all the best with your new hobby.

[@tylerreece2028]

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

[@bobmcdoggish9659]

Good luck! From a fellow grinder.

[@wildbill23c]

HAHA, don't feel bad, I'm the same way...what's that saying? I think its something like this "A grinder makes me the welder I ain't. I can weld, it don't look pretty, but it works. No I wouldn't build anything that needs to support any sort of heavy weight, but putting a side piece back on a trailer, repairing the pedal/wheel retainers on an old Radio Flyer tricycle, yeah I can do that stuff, but I don't trust any of my welding for structural/weight requirements. I maybe pickup the MIG gun once or twice a year for maybe a 1/2 hour at the most....so, every time I use one I have to learn it all again LOL.

[@SirValiantIII]

@@wildbill23c "A grinder and paint makes me the welder I aint" lol, yeah its pretty true

[@jamesbrose353]

@@wildbill23cnaw it’s grinder and paint make me the welder I ain’t lol

[@AlpacaRenee]

Haha! Like they say, “A little grinding and a little paint, makes me look like the welder I ain’t!” Keep on sparkin’

[@todd8155]

My father was a UCLA tenured Professor of Metallurgy. I used to work in his lab and we would prepare metal samples even more involved than what you did here. It's a great technique to see the weld quality. We would mount metal samples in Bakelite, then grind them on belt sanders, then polish on lapping wheels with diamond paste, then take photos with an optical microscope. Some of the samples would be etched or pickled as you did here. We would actually be able to see the grain structure and determine the quality of the metal, as well as welds. You wouldn't believe how many cases in his private consulting business were due to bad welds and people getting hurt or killed. The metal samples we prepared were often the proof used to decide cases of negligence. I appreciate your presenting this information. I would say based on the work I did with my dad's consulting business that welders should really check the quality of their work, especially when learning to weld, and when ever critical welds are done. It wouldn't hurt to take lessons or to at least get some feedback on one's technique. If doing critical welds, I would recommend having some of those welds professionally tested. It's cheaper than a law suit over a wrongful death suit and no I am not being alarmist as I witnessed this numerous times. It's also good to look at the videos with titles like 6 ways to kill yourself welding. Some of it isn't obvious like welding galvanized metal, or UVA skin damage (cancer producing), or using chlorinated brake cleaners. Just a few drops vaporized can have serious life threatening health consequences. I am just learning to weld and just did my first weld a few weeks ago. I didn't do too bad welding some thin tubing using gas shielded MIG. I have bought some welding coupons from Amazon and will be using one of the cubes to practice Flux Core. I'll get some different gauges, and also practice more gas shielded, and stick welding. I think I'll do your technique to test the quality of my welds too. I'll also check out more of your videos. I appreciate the signal to noise ratio of your content. Thank you!

[@unknownNotme-s5o]

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

[@jlogsdon4546]

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

[@adamb2619]

Fuck that guy. Get back at it!

[@tsl7881]

Some threachers are in Clint Eastwood or football coach mode. Punk.

[@lordlucan66]

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

[@pawelg777]

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

[@donmunro144]

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

[@antzrantsloa8887]

I am a certified welder been doing in about 15 years so I’m sure you’ve been doing it 40 you are a professional

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

Ain't that right. We didn't have all this info in the palm of our hands back then.

[@dcharnas2592]

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

[@TimWelds]

Thanks so much! I love making these videos!

[@wrongnumberg3093]

I >8 not j

[@anthonystamper3355]

Agreed, he is a natural teacher. it also helps that he knows what he’s talking about.

[@WoJoMoZilla]

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

[@johnpearson492]

Fully agree, this has is a phenomenal video. I just acquired a flux core welder and am looking to try it out.

[@GeoffHome-u6r]

Well paced presentation and very much focussed on important welding parameters ❤

[@scottfavilla3372]

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

[@flamecraft7464]

I know this is as about 5 months ago. But how did it go? I’m just starting welding myself and hearing someone like you being able to do it makes me more confident. Also thank you for your service.

[@jaredbarhorst248]

How did or is it going man?

[@AlpacaRenee]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I appreciate you. I hope welding is going well. God bless.

[@wandyl8328]

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

[@mikef-gi2dg]

I have been playing with flux welding for a while. I am a once in a while, maybe, sometimes, kinda of a ok welder want to be. This video was helpful reminder of the things I have forgotten to do that I learned in adult ed welding class in 1988. I highly recommend an adult welding class if there is one in your area. Don't worry if you are in with a bunch of youngsters, you will make even a very inexpensive machine very valuable to you....trust me. Tim Welds does a great job.

[@ellobo1326]

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

[@mikef-gi2dg]

When I haven't fired up the welder in a while....I fire up the stick welder, run some beads to remind me to relax, focus, and don't try to hurry take your time.

[@timgebers2858]

I'm very much a novice...to the point I have the cheapest harbor freight welder that I bought in 2008, this video helped me really improve my welds....the only modification I did was change the original ground clamp with a jumper cable clamp which helped some also.

[@sarcasmo57]

I can't believe your last name is Welds and you also weld. Great video Tim.

[@KF1]

Dude be like " They call me Welds. Tim Welds" 🙃

[@tsl7881]

Mr Tig?

[@RussorMallika]

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

[@Parnell_Eclair]

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

[@rufus-h4h]

This is an excellent presentation for someone like me who knows almost nothing about welding. I have used a Harbor Freight spot welder, and had good luck after watching videos. I also have a HF flux core welder but haven't had much luck with it. I feel more confident after watching the video. Thanks!

[@kennyturner8443]

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

[@mrnotnomis]

I am getting a new old jeep next month, and I am 100% sure I will need to fabricate...because jeeps gonna jeep. This is a great look at what's what, and helps me be more confident that I can buy something affordable and still get the job done.

[@markdanielson1516]

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

[@TimWelds]

Right on! The best New Years fireworks come from the welding arc! Thank you for the kind words!

[@garthrichert5256]

As a new buyer of this kind of equipment, I found your video packed with all the things I wanted to know. I don't think I need to look at any other channels. Sincerest thanks.

[@keithridlen7122]

I just wanted to say thank you, I bought a mig welder to solve some problems in my garage. I was getting my ass kicked until I watched a few of your videos and put the pieces together. MUCH APPRECIATED!

[@Matt-wb7lm]

Everyone has already said the important things. Thanks for educating an old man. 40+ years doing it and my teachers were not as good as you. Great tips.

[@JerichoRally]

Mind blown! The cross section with the alcohol/acid was incredible!! Would never have thought that there wasn't penetration. Awesome video! Thank you

[@baines80]

I've just ordered my first MIG welder and watched this tutorial. I'm much happier to give it a go now knowing what to look for. Thank you

[@40acresandaprayer48]

Good stuff man. No nonsense, moved right along, not a lot of filler fluff talk, lot of good basic info. Good job!

[@clungechewerGM]

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

[@zod-engineering-welding]

Just a note @ 2:18 you can see that the wire is not sitting in the groove on the drive roll. This is very important to note because the guide tube is always over-sized and does not guarantee that the wire will end up within the groove it needs to be. If you close the idler without verifying this it will lead to feeding issues. Always have to verify and make sure to push the wire into the groove as you're closing the idler arm to make sure it lands where it needs to be.

[@tankaaron3776]

Pretty sure the wire isn't against the roller and thus in the groove until he clamps the other wheel down.

[@Liberty4MA]

Great video. Nicely edited. No wasted words. You stayed focused on the key points with no mental meandering. Thanks.

[@93da9teg]

awesome advice went from knowing nothing to actually welding and putting down some usable welds !! thanks alot!!

[@kirscheim]

all i have is a 90 amp 110v flux core welder. an xmas gift and taught myself about 15 years ago. i'm not very good but for rural home owner type work it has done everything i have called on it for. my welds are not pretty, but they hold, have even welded up to 1/2". this vid has good tips i will use now, thanks. get a better vice.

[@Dan-Jack_does]

E71T-11 wire has a defined minimum spec, including being multi pass (as I understand the AWS standards..). E71T-GS is an open spec, usually single pass wire - so wires from different manufacturers do not have to be similar and can have different formulations and performance - some will suit your needs, some won’t. (My cheap fcaw machine came with a roll of no name GS wire that actually worked very well - I just can’t source any more of it!). I keep both a specific GS wire (Inetub BA71TGS works for me) and a specific T11 wire on hand, and use whichever suits a particular job best - no different to having a selection of MMA rods available. Wire selection makes an overwhelming difference in performance with fcaw, in my experience (even more so on galvanised steel), definitely worth finding the wire that best suits your set up, materials and circumstances.

[@GaitedFields]

Been wanting to learn how to weld most of my life! I'm 61 and your video for beginners makes me believe I can do it. Will be buying that unit from Harbour freight tools

[@danielchambers1958]

Hey Tim, I like the tips on this video. I do not use flux-core, but if I had known what I know now I would have just purchased a good Mig/Flux machine instead of a multi-processor. I appreciate your lessons for the masses!

[@TimWelds]

Thanks Daniel! Even if it's not the go-to, keeping a small roll of flux cored wire around provides another good option.

[@jerryleejohnsonjr1377]

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

[@robertblackshear8963]

Hi Tim. I recently welded up a new trailer hitch with my titanium 125 and it did excellent. I could only run it on half the settings or it would have blown through. It dug in there like it should. These are some good fluxcore welders. But I do have 28 years professional experience also. That does help lol.

[@1980Baldeagle]

I just bought one for around the house stuff. Have a Hobart Handler in my off location shop. I was completely blown away with that HF welder. Plenty of power for most folks and projects.

[@tsl7881]

I think it outputs close to its rated current, a lot of Chinese welders won't.

[@iantreadwell]

I have used a MIG welder for years but never a flux core wire. Thank you for a very informative tutorial. I have retired now and as a hobbyist still need the ability to weld stuff on occasions. The flux core wire welding seem to be an economical way forward. Many thanks.

[@twothreebravo]

Tim, this video was put together amazingly well. You perfectly cut in all the steps showing us with a dry run and the actual welding and the final product to really show what doing the tecnique looks like, it's extremely helpful. I've never welded but this is the kind of instruction that leaves me no doubt it's something I could easily add to my workshop. Thanks! But I've gotta ask, is the next video going to be repairing the broken vice? Would that be by welding or brazing?

[@davideastwood1358]

Just ordered a mig welder for hobby projects and found your video very helpful. Thank you

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Thank you, Tim. I have been stick welding for a couple years and it is getting better but I keep burning holes in thinner things like horseshoes. They are about a 1/4 inch thick and I am always blowing holes in them. So, I ordered a cheap MIG welder this morning and I am hoping it will work better on thinner projects. I have watched a dozen of your video and learned a lot. I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for your fine-quality video and instruction. You are doing a great job and I appreciate your time. Be well...

[@traviscarr6536]

Yeah 1/4 inch isn’t thin by any means. You should be able to weld 16 - 18 gauge material without burning through. Has to be the wrong rods, wrong amperage.

[@dolphincliffs8864]

Check the polarity on your machine and match it to what the wire calls for. I bought some E71 T11 and wondered why the work was red hot. Polarity was on DCP and the wire called for DCN.

[@Keith-jp6jw]

Try different rods and mess around with your machine, it’s possible to stick weld sheet metal

[@D9david]

I don’t know if you’re reading a scrip but I really like your presentation. Brief, fast but clear. Guys typically learn by doing with a brief demo.

[@melgross]

As always, Tim, very well presented. I recommend your channel to people starting out. What’s good is that you stick to the idea that you’re going to help those new to this, and don’t go wandering off into esoteric presentations that will get people confused. I think we’ve discussed this before, but I also bought the Titanium 125. I use it in my shops where moving my ESAB 205 is a hassle, and I need smaller welds for items often milled where parts have to be locked together before welded more permanently in another area. For that certainly, it’s a great welder. I’ve used it for more than that though as a became more confident in it. Yes, the ESAB, as a $3,000 machine, does flux core better, but that’s for heavier work. I recommend the Titanium for those beginning in this.

[@GaryLiseo]

Been working on learning to weld since January. Already gone through this video at least twice and greatly appreciate the detail and accuracy.

[@JGV_IX]

If ever a video was a “game changer” - its this one! Thanks a million!!

[@brenmfffusmc7803]

I have that exact same Titanium portable green welder from Harbor Freight. Works like a freakin champ, and I love the fact that I can run 30+ feet of extension cord and run the welder on it with no issues whatsoever. I've used it on steel, galvanized steel, unistrut, shipping containers, etc...comes with a decent shoulder strap as well, I can sling it over my shoulder and climb ladders no problem. Settings are super easy to dial in, I recommend it for anyone learning to weld.

[@alphadadbod]

really appreciate, just got that same welder from harbor freight and looking to learn how to start doing some simple welds. This was really helpful watching before I actually try anything.

[@cephasmartin8593]

I learned to weld on a stick welder, a 125 dollar Lincoln AC welder, and we always looked at the heat penetration on the opposite side of the metal. Now that I have a new high end Hobart Multi-handler 200 welder I'm learning to mig weld with flux core wire. I'm only 72 and I wish I had bought a wire welder years ago because I doubt that I'll get my money's worth out of it, but I did repair my mobility scooter carrier for my pickup, so I've already justified the purchase. The kid farmer a couple miles up the road stopped by the other day, so I showed him my new welder and my first project. He noticed that I had excellent heat penetration and that my welds were pretty smooth. Good to know that I've still got It and that I can still impress a kid I've changed diapers on. Grandma says that it would have been cheaper to hire my professional welder friend down the road. She might be right, but she doesn't understand guy thinking. This is the second of your videos that I've watched, and I appreciate your expertise. Thanks!

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

I can't thank you enough for your video. I have done a little stick welding in the past but nothing major, I recently brought a fairly cheap Flux cor MIG, I followed your tutorial very closely and I am loving making good welds. I'm even able to fill in 1-2 mm gaps now :) Thanks again 🙏 EDIT: Subscribed too.

[@davidlewis6026]

This is so clear, easy to understand, thorough and accurate. Did my first real weld today and it was good and strong. Thank you Tim!

[@tonyditty3158]

Really good video brother. Your method of explaining and using props is really easy to follow and much better than many of the videos out there. Thank you for taking the time to make this and to share it.

[@accuset]

I love the numerous examples. You don't just say things, it's a show and tell experience, and I think people (not just me) learn and retain information better that way.

[@rpavlik1]

Thanks for this, I really enjoy and learn a lot from your videos. My only real project so far has been flux core, though most of my practice was with 6013 - I actually had to use my project (rest/holder for a control rod for my mower plow) so the "nearly hot glue for metal" predictability and ease was important.

[@tomm5827]

There are a lot of videos on KZbin that show you how to weld but yours are the best in my opinion. We purchased a Titan 170 last year and found the learning curve to be fairly steep. Your videos sure help. Thanks

[@ROSS4422]

Great video, thanks for your time. Don't feel bad about the vise, it probably suffered cumulative damage from many concussive blows over time. Perhaps you can use a shop press, or a porta power, or even make something out of a floor jack to do bends and stress tests on your welds.

[@mathewfiore5764]

Great video for me to begin with and understand. Your visual explanation showing the actual limitation of the lower rated welder was priceless and helped me understand what the difference in ratings really mean. Thank you for the video.

[@similoo]

Wow. You did an amazing job of making this really simple for me. I will attempt to weld just like you. Thank you for taking the time and patience for a novice like me.

[@cranksv477]

My welding experience is with arc welding many many years ago. So happy I found your great tutorial Tim and can't wait to get started.

[@andrewbieger5004]

Great video, Tim, as per your usual content. The part about cutting the joint apart to verify the penetration was WAY cool. It can be deceiving to see a 'good' bead for thicker metals, although the joint is NOT necessarily good for strength. I would like to see your techniques for multiple passes (thicker metals), since the wire here is single pass only.

[@jed2055]

Great work Tim. The last bit showing (lack of) penetration was icing on the cake for me.

[@MrAlexanduh]

Just bought the Harbor Freight one an hour before this came out. Great video!

[@Tatman1212]

I’m a brand new student and this is the best video I have found so far. Thank you so much

[@mattyoung5084]

Keep up the great work, these videos are awesome.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks Matt!

[@grantwillison6668]

Your videos are the best! I've just purchased the inexpensive harbor freight flux welder and I'm so looking forward to finally getting around to learning welding. I'm 44 years old so there is no time like the present!

[@russellyoung2900]

When using flux core wire you had mentioned most wires recommend single pass. With this in mind, what is the problem with doing multi pass welds? Thanks for the advice!

[@joshlott6463]

I believe doing multiple pass welds with a single pass wire doesn't offer additional strength

[@viisteist1363]

probably gets contaminated too much or smth

[@5TheFlyingFarmer5]

"Single pass" Flux core contains manganese which work hardens and adds strength, so multipass with these electrodes can add too much manganese causing the weld to become too hard/brittle and fail.

[@russellyoung2900]

Thanks for the input. I will have to look for "multi pass" wire for instances where multiple pass may be required/needed

[@MySickstring]

@@russellyoung2900 get some Corbin Dallas multi pass wire. 😆

[@timlawson817]

It's nice that a beginner is teaching beginners . Keep trying you'll get better .

[@frankwolf389]

S-A-M: Stick out / Angle / Movement This how I'll remember it. Thanks for video.

[@1pcfred]

There's power level and wire feed too. It's like juggling. There's a lot in the air at once. Material thickness, fit up, warp. Variables.

[@davidwho8215]

I just purchased a Titanium 125, and have never welded before. I am practicing with 030 Lincoln Electric flux core wire. I have an 1/8" steel plate that is about 6" wide by a couple foot, and I am just running beads across the narrow side of the plate. At first the weld bead was decent, but now it is very flat, and I’ve not changed the settings. I am using the suggested settings on the welder for 1/8", which is 6 & F. I am keeping the surface clean by brushing and using a steel brush on my drill between practice welds.

[@chrischerry2787]

Unfortunately, my local Technical College (TAFE here in Australia) has stopped running welding classes, so this video is extremely helpful. Thanks! 😊

[@t.s7615]

I’m a 14 year old welder and I’m not able to use shielding gas because my mother is scared so I stuck with flux, for now at least

[@TimWelds]

Very cool! I started really young also. Keep learning and make sure to stay safe!

[@t.s7615]

@@TimWelds always try

[@johnkruton9708]

Show her the google definition of “inert” gas. IDK if that would help but it’s a start! Education should happen at all ages.

[@GearHeadBoris]

Well people are usually afraid of things they don't understand and your mother just doesn't want you getting hurt. Keep going, won't be long before you're deciding for yourself 😁👍

[@t.s7615]

@@GearHeadBoris I’m going to a trade school instead of high school and she said if I last a year then maybe she will change her mind, its called PENTA career center

[@czar89031]

I am not interested of making money for myself but i love to learn more about the use & technique of this welding approach, Thank you on your time explaining things that i don't even come across, it is very educational, i have been a Restaurant Chef's in Las Vegas all my life & none of this educational style are thought here in Asia especially here in Thailand, you have to learn it on your own by purchasing an equipment

[@OnRappel]

Great video. You're awesome. Big fan.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks so much!

[@target5347]

Just showed this video to my class so they can see the difference between Dual Shield and Gasless. Thanks a lot Tim! -Kase

[@ericaluskin]

Another great video, Tim!

[@TimWelds]

Thanks so much! I had some amazing help with the editing!

[@lcogan65]

I'm glad you said something about checking whether or not a second pass could be done. I was just getting ready to do a second pass and decided I'd come look at your video again.

[@TimWelds]

Yeah, generally if there's an S in the designation (usually E71T-GS), that means that it is for single pass welds. E71T-G or E71T-11 are common multiples wires. It's always best to check the manufacturers data, though.

[@j.a.garcia868]

Just got a welder for my kids and myself. They are 12, 13. I am trying to learn as well so I can help them and learn together, thanks for the videos ✌️😎

[@johncaldwell695]

An example of how such videos should be made! Well done.

[@stephenedwards3397]

I appreciate greatly that you also speak in metric and inch. It is incredibly frustrating watching videos where the author talks only in inches, which are pretty much all but meaningless for the other 90% of the world outside of the US. Great videos, and instruction. Thank you.

[@RKmndo]

An inch is 25.4mm, or 2.54cm.

[@richardjohnson5979]

Great basic lecture on flux core and general welding performance. Was a fabricator and technical theatre rigger for 25 years. Wish I had someone like you to show me the basics.

[@steventhechef1538]

Excellent tutorial. I am a beginner to gasless MIG and found the video interesting and informative. The steps were well laid out and explained the process very well. I now feel more confident in tackling my job with my new MIG welder. Thanks for posting.

[@fadecomic]

Thanks. Good video. Before this, most of what I learned about welding from the internet was that no matter how your weld looks, someone will say it looks terrible.

[@markboreham1300]

I’ve taught myself mig welding to the point where I’m good enough to get a job doing it. I watched a lot of yours before I started. Breaking a vice was bad luck that must have had a casting defect. I’ve caught my thumb once in the quick release mechanism of an antique vice but I’ve never broke one.

[@stefanwosinsky1935]

Your tips have convinced me i have to buy a welding helmet and a pair of gloves. My welder came with a shield that i have to hold in 1 hand, so i’m way less stable than i wanna be. I can put down decent beads without any experience whatsoever, but if i wanna earn a bit of money i’ll have to improve. Luckily said items are relatively cheap, so i’ll get them asap. I learned soldering years ago, but i never thought welding would be as much fun as it is. Thanks!

[@deflamrek]

This is the perfect "beginner" video. I hope you expand into other areas

[@the_mighty_rabbit5287]

The single best intro to MIG welding available. Thank you!

[@michaellewis2091]

This is a real teacher. Excellent for beginners.

[@thehandymancenter]

I usually don't comment. I was a hot-shot welder in the 70's, worked for everybody, went to all their schools. Never saw any instruction as good as yours. Great, really well-done, awesome video. Decent welds, too. Thanks.

[@keithkimsten5111]

The Titanium Flux 125 flux core welder is my go to for light duty welds. 100% satisfied with mine. IMO

[@brianbeaubien7371]

I I have taught welding for many years and I have posted your video on my Facebook and I wrote excellent for your video!

[@whatworkedforme]

fabulous teaching style and content. as others have said... no bloated content or time wasting.. and no music LOL

[@jameslaiola4976]

Honestly Sir. Thank you. I have difficulties when learning. Your videos are actually helping me. I appreciate it

[@MrChrislatl]

By far, one of the best presented intro videos! Thanks for the clear, concise, and emphasized points I need to concentrate on!

[@kevinpunter7960]

As an absolute novice that's soaking up everything I can learn .. this was a great video. THANKS! Flux core MIG will probably be the most common thing I do moving forward. I've just ordered a "middle of the range" multi-process machine that'll do gas and gas-less welding (It'll even TIG weld but from my early understanding, a AC/DC purpose designed TIG welder is more desirable) ... not that I'll be jumping into TIG welding any time soon!

[@woody5109]

Well done, no music, no bs, just great info 👍

[@lrh411]

This is downright interesting, thank you. I have been a general contractor and HVAC contractor my whole life... I have some skills, but now that I am 61 years old I decided I needed to quit subbing things out that I am weak at. God bless You Tube right? Welding, drywall mud, and concrete are my weak spots, I am getting downright decent at drywall mud hahaha I can't believe it. My concrete is better. Now it's time to start learning your trade to achieve a level of competency for basic stuff. Appreciate you!

[@JimRudman]

Thanks for taking the time. I feel far more confident to try some welding for myself.

[@dronepilotflyby9481]

With a 110v flux core welder and 1/4" or even slightly thicker metal I've used a torch to heat the joint area for a minute then immediately run a bead. Works very well.

[@sarahconner9433]

Very nice... Yes.. That work well on everything, saves your electric bill also