Learn Perfect Flux Core Welds In 10 Mins | Gasless Flux Core Welding For Beginners Tips And Tricks |

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Learn how to take your basic welding skills to the next level with 5 easy things your can do to have better performing welds in less than 10 mins. I go through 5 easy ways to weld flux core wire and make it look like gas mig welds. You can take these tips and tricks to better your hand control and finally get the welding results you are looking for. Flux core welding for beginners is the best way to learn how to make clean and concise welds with just a little bit of effort. It only takes a little bit of practice and you will be welding like a pro in no time at all. Tools used in the video are the vulcan 220 welder from harbor freight. Slag hammer from harbor freight. Tig welding gloves from harbor freight and Lincoln flux core welding wire size .030.
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  • @NightWrencher
    @NightWrencher Жыл бұрын

    If this video was helpful to you, consider donating a few bucks to help me keep the lights on and make more content just like this, THANK YOU! www.givesendgo.com/TheNightwrencher

  • @lindacroll5841

    @lindacroll5841

    Жыл бұрын

    B

  • @steventinajero7208

    @steventinajero7208

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats perfect explain l m still learning about welding, nobody told me how,l start with stick welder and l find out that stick welding and wire welder they are about the same , l have to pull the welding like you said and the only diference is that wire welding have to be very close to the tip nozle.

  • @dwightrichesin7607

    @dwightrichesin7607

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lindacroll5841 q

  • @joecoolatienza7090

    @joecoolatienza7090

    6 ай бұрын

  • @stevehardeman7209

    @stevehardeman7209

    4 ай бұрын

    Raise your rate

  • @tomdixon2959
    @tomdixon29593 жыл бұрын

    Very good explanation for beginners. As a retired welder, the only thing I might add for clarity is that welding "sun burns" are more product of UV rays than from the heat of the weld. Hence the "sun burn" reference. That and sparks is the reason for protective clothing. Glad you took the time to make this video for folks.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    I honestly never noticed the burns until I started to be able to run beads. After about 30 mins or so my whole arm was bright red, thats when I realized something was up

  • @pappaclutch3266

    @pappaclutch3266

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NightWrencher the better the bead/ longer the bead the more consistent UV light your producing.

  • @geoffg.8091

    @geoffg.8091

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NightWrencher to 0plolppololpl lol lolol lol lol of

  • @BartSimpson-nr1dy

    @BartSimpson-nr1dy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great comment and spot on accurate. Also, I hope nite wrencher is not welding in those rubber gloves. If those nitrile glove see a spark, the glove material will burn down into your skin.

  • @Darealcandii

    @Darealcandii

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi i loved this video im going into the welding trade soon i will be watching alot of these videos

  • @mrgoggles1963
    @mrgoggles19632 жыл бұрын

    For once…someone produced an informative lesson video that did NOT waste time with endless and unnecessary useless points and info. This one was clear and right on point. You tubers take note… THIS IS HOW TO MAKE AN INFORMATIVE VIDEO that gets thumbs up and likes! Well done, mister.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really appreciate it!

  • @codetech5598

    @codetech5598

    2 жыл бұрын

    no annoying background music

  • @williamreese2477

    @williamreese2477

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes this is great.

  • @cubul32

    @cubul32

    8 ай бұрын

    youtubers don't watch welding videos unfortunately

  • @theluth9046

    @theluth9046

    7 ай бұрын

    Indeed a great core welding video! Thanks for takeing your time to show and explain how to properly weld with core wire.

  • @SteampunkDream
    @SteampunkDream2 жыл бұрын

    I recently got back into using my welder. Tip for people learning to weld. When you create small tacks to hold pieces together and you're coming to a tack, your puddle should be hot enough to begin melting that tack before you get to it and then when you run though that tack and it should become one uniform weld. You will see improvement over time, but I struggled for the longest time getting it right. Tack welds don't need to be large either just enough to hold.

  • @danofboro9008

    @danofboro9008

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great tip, might not apply to everyone here but this makes sense to me as I'm day 4 into a new job and I'm just training. Stop and start weld are annoying but I'm literally brand new but with my nvq being 12 years old

  • @jesusestavahere
    @jesusestavahere2 жыл бұрын

    This makes way more sense to me now. Every other video I watched would say, “do it this way not this way” but never explained why, thanks for clarifying!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Hope it helps!

  • @richbaumann2999

    @richbaumann2999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right?

  • @aga5897
    @aga58973 жыл бұрын

    Awesome ! Finally : a welder who talks about the stuff i have here at home, not about Pro Gear. Great tips for us amateurs !

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate it! 👍

  • @THE-POLYMATH

    @THE-POLYMATH

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you are a beginner and really want to be good ... you have to learn the theory and understand what and more importantly WHY you are doing/choosing what ever method you are ....otherwise its just monkey see monkey do ...

  • @MrTroyprado

    @MrTroyprado

    3 жыл бұрын

    totally correct... i have been waiting for a guy like this

  • @dr.froghopper6711

    @dr.froghopper6711

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen to that!

  • @jolujo5842

    @jolujo5842

    2 жыл бұрын

    Night wrenches has no clue about welding

  • @NightWrencher
    @NightWrencher3 жыл бұрын

    Let me know if the video was or wasn't helpful!

  • @abadri100

    @abadri100

    3 жыл бұрын

    help me a lot tq.. i am a beginer

  • @edgarguzman3681

    @edgarguzman3681

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi my friend tankyoj for your very exelente explanation very clear edgar guzman from santaana californiai have a25. 140 Welmark. tankyou

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    For a rollcage, a 110 machine is more than enough. You'll want to weld on plates to where the rollcage is going to go. This allows the pressure to be spread out much better and makes it super easy to weld the cage to. Since you'll be lap welding the plates, you just need enough heat for solid penetration but dont go to far or you'll poke holes in the frame. On a stick you need to move forward and back because your hand feeds the filler material but with a mig machine, the machine should make the ripples on its own without needing to move it yourself. That being said, if youre going to be welding with gas, you can push or pull since theres no flux to create slag. You can use the same technique to create dimes with a mig like with stick welding by moving away from the weld for a split second and push the puddle back in. You gotta move faster to prevent cooling the bead too much but not too fast or your gas wont be able to shield the weld well enough

  • @donaldastill3038

    @donaldastill3038

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demo, covered all the most common faults and gave a good account of how to eradicate making the errors and what to do about improving your technique

  • @scooterdogg7580

    @scooterdogg7580

    3 жыл бұрын

    simplest and easiest to understand explanation I've seen ,straight forward plain speak , bravo sir! thank you

  • @robertknudsen7409
    @robertknudsen74092 жыл бұрын

    I have been welding for years and have watched a lot of videos and no one has been able to explain it so easily to understand as you have. Awesome job, keep up the good work. you are helping a lot of people. I look forward to watching more of your videos

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really appreciate it! Hoping to get my reach out there so more people can get into welding!

  • @perryjones1645

    @perryjones1645

    3 ай бұрын

    Is it possible to weld exhaust pipe around the back side if you pull the wire out farther?

  • @spiroschitiris2751

    @spiroschitiris2751

    2 ай бұрын

    💯% Greetings from Greece!

  • @cashionsikes9320
    @cashionsikes9320 Жыл бұрын

    My HERO!! That was exactly what is always left out in other beginner flux user videos-tip length, distance to/from what your welding, angle and direction of the tip and the IMPORTANCE OF that distance and angle in getting the actual bubble or slag to drag. You were clear and concise. Thank you for not talking down to the viewers and assuming we will just “get it” like my BFF does while”helping” teach me why 4 of my 5 welds look like hell, and NOT HOW or WHAT I did to get the ONE PRESENTABLE WELD out of the bunch. You’re THE BEST! So smart man! Thanks to you!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm late to respond but I do appreciate it! I hope it helped you!

  • @thatonedudemike3259
    @thatonedudemike32593 жыл бұрын

    Ive been welding flux for a while as a beginner, this is one of the more well explained videos Ive watched on KZread

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really appreciate it!

  • @Dougs-Ear-Hole-Entertainment

    @Dougs-Ear-Hole-Entertainment

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I was trained on shield gas to push the weld puddle but with my flux core welder that doesn't work at all. I'll be dragging it now. Thanks.

  • @mjolnirswrath23

    @mjolnirswrath23

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dougs-Ear-Hole-Entertainment dragging let's you see the puddle and fold It for stacking dimes.

  • @mjolnirswrath23

    @mjolnirswrath23

    2 жыл бұрын

    Proper penetration results in even thickness throughout the ENTIRE weld gap between Materials.. I learned from my dad around age 6 which is why passing the tests were achieved ONE semester. Work all week come in Saturday weld and pass three weeks of work to achieve the Credential.

  • @mjolnirswrath23

    @mjolnirswrath23

    2 жыл бұрын

    The last 3/4 of the semester familiarizing with next weld process Tig " titanium is brittle , mig arc smaw Plasma pulse modulation brown's gas etc

  • @amandagail5982
    @amandagail59823 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! You identified most of the problems I was having as I am just learning basic welding techniques. You are an excellent teacher.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps you out!

  • @milotorres6894

    @milotorres6894

    3 жыл бұрын

    Getting the basic settings like for solid wire , straight polarity electrode positive work negative, reverse polarity electrode negative for flux core work positive really smooths out beads less angle drag on heavier gauge steel for penetration and manipulation of weld puddle rolling dimes , practice makes perfect good welding..👍✌️😊🙏

  • @PeakyBlinder

    @PeakyBlinder

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same as this guy, I only use oxy acetylene for lead welding but started brazing and now trying steel. Once I master oxy acetylene I might buy a machine.

  • @Crusty_Otter

    @Crusty_Otter

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PeakyBlinder same here, I did a little oxy acetylene welding and brazing but it was many years ago. I'm looking to get my first home/shop use welder now, thinking about a MIG/flux core welder - seems it should handle most of the projects I need to tackle. So much to learn before I get started.

  • @toddz8579
    @toddz85793 жыл бұрын

    Dang, the first two welds look just like my handiwork. Once in a while I'll produce a weld like the third one, and on the rare occasion, one like the fourth weld. I could never figure out how I produced the last, and would just stand and stare at the weld in amazement. Thanks for outlining what to look for!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope it helps out!

  • @michaelparrino5293

    @michaelparrino5293

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine too lol, thank God this guy explained it

  • @richbaumann2999

    @richbaumann2999

    2 жыл бұрын

    I knew many Welders and None actually gave me as much direction as this short video. Thanks and keep it up, we are watching and Wanting to learn.

  • @jamescraft2789

    @jamescraft2789

    2 жыл бұрын

    The first one is mine, I am new to flux welding lol and very limited welding experience too

  • @mebcool

    @mebcool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Todd Z, the answer my friend... is blowing in the... no wait ? The answer sir is patience. It takes a LOT of patience to weld... and if you think about it, it's all about heat, temperature, time (for puddle), angle and blah blah blah... you can't just "hurry" things up, which is my own biggest mistake. I used to hold my breath, but the young man that taught me my basics always said "Breath Vic", and so I try to remember this every time I pick up the gun. My welds are definitely better too . . . when I am patient and breath.

  • @ryanballou7828
    @ryanballou7828 Жыл бұрын

    As a beginner welder using flux core, this was by far the best video instruction I’ve seen. Concise and quickly answered soooo many questions that I lie awake wondering after my first few times welding. Great info delivered efficiently. Thank you.

  • @ArcAngel572nc
    @ArcAngel572nc2 жыл бұрын

    Id like to add that if your mig gun is being pushed off of or away from your base metal you need to adjust the tensioner on your drive wheel. Back off on the tensioner knob so that the wheel slips just a bit whenever the wire stops feeding. If the wire is stopped for whatever reason at gun and theres too much tension it will push the gun away or cause a "birds nest" in the machine at the drive wheel. Ive been welding 41 years and MIG is the easiest welding process there is if you take time to make sure everything is setup correctly.

  • @billycolwell4263

    @billycolwell4263

    2 жыл бұрын

    You need to tighten the drag on on the spool. I've never seen a mig machine backlash.

  • @Poweraddicts

    @Poweraddicts

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@billycolwell4263 I've seen it happen one time. It was because the fella welding had just installed a new 2lb spool of wire but he didn't tighten the nut securing the spool tight enough. So instead of the axle allowing the spool to float with just a bit of drag, when he pulled the trigger it released the spool allowing it to free spin. It bird nested the new roll. I helped him get the wire properly wound back on the spool and then demonstrated how to find that balance of enough tension vs too much/too little. This was on a Hobart H140. So, as you mentioned .. tighten the drag on the spool .. but .. gotta find that sweet spot.

  • @RobWhittlestone
    @RobWhittlestone2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 65 year old beginner doing welding nightschool but with inert gas (Argon / CO2) - equipment that is more professional than I can have at home. This is a great intro that I can relate to and it gives me the feeling I will be able to do flux core welding at home. Many thanks!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Flux core is the go-to for the hobbyist. Its quick, compact and versitile.

  • @esmeraldobautista2844

    @esmeraldobautista2844

    9 ай бұрын

    ❤ thanks a lot

  • @patrickfitzgerald1666
    @patrickfitzgerald16662 жыл бұрын

    I’m just learning how to weld and I’ll admit it’s one of the harder hobbies for me. After about a week of looking You nailed my issues. Perfect explanation thank you!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    It'll get easier with more seat time!

  • @NightWrencher
    @NightWrencher2 жыл бұрын

    Theres a whole flux core welding playlist here on the channel full of videos like this so check it out!

  • @bobharris3754

    @bobharris3754

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very good and thanks

  • @joseLopez-sf6dl

    @joseLopez-sf6dl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bobharris3754 yuh yuuy

  • @MountainRoots

    @MountainRoots

    2 жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal video man, thanks for making it! Helped me figure out what's going on with my new flux welder👍

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, I appreciate it!

  • @MountainRoots

    @MountainRoots

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NightWrencher 100%!

  • @lucasmayo
    @lucasmayo3 жыл бұрын

    All the answers to my weekends messy and poor 1st attempt at welding in less than 10 mins. I now owe you a beer.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps you out!

  • @bartdelabarre3432

    @bartdelabarre3432

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! Thanks.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @matthewyazzie1523

    @matthewyazzie1523

    3 жыл бұрын

    $

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lot of money

  • @BlitzAlaska
    @BlitzAlaska2 жыл бұрын

    direct and to the point. 100% useable info. I wish all tutorials were this good.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @johnhwallace8091

    @johnhwallace8091

    Жыл бұрын

    All I can say is what capital

  • @johnhwallace8091

    @johnhwallace8091

    Жыл бұрын

    🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨⚪

  • @paulmichal
    @paulmichal2 жыл бұрын

    I just did my first welding yesterday. Wish I would have seen this video before I started. Thanks so much for posting this, great information about pull vs push for flux core welding. Much appreciated!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps you out! I have several videos for newbies in a playlist so feel free to check them out

  • @jakehunter8341
    @jakehunter83413 жыл бұрын

    As a relative novice, but someone who understands the “science” behind this process, I have to say I’m EXTREMELY impressed with this video. Thank you for the pointers.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Much appreciated!

  • @Rawr454
    @Rawr4542 жыл бұрын

    Hey I really appreciate the flux core training videos. Your clear and calm explanations are the best instruction. I had been putting in lots of practice and still got inconsistent welds; but after learning from you; changing my gun angle and dragging, it's like a revolution, I want to weld everything now. I was able to repair my exhaust after someone tried to steal the cats from it. Even with my harbor freight (A/C) welder, I'm getting satisfactory welds now. So guys, improve your skills before you blame the equipment. Become better, then upgrade. Thank you for the effort put into these videos, it helps a whole lot of us.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! I really appreciate it! There's a really cool welding video coming up in a few days, hope you like it!

  • @jimcatanzaro7808

    @jimcatanzaro7808

    Жыл бұрын

    Some people just like to have a project to do so they don’t have to be in the house with the wife and kids so upgrading a welder isn’t very hard you only need a few parts and it keeps you busy i haven’t met one person complain about this welder but i wanted to weld thicker steel for a small bike frame and the ac didn’t have enough strength so I did the dc conversion and replaced the HF wire with Lincoln and it came out perfect

  • @m.rogers5846
    @m.rogers58462 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the BEST tutorial on flux core welding I have seen on KZread. Clear, thorough, excellent.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! That means a lot!

  • @robertyack1661
    @robertyack16614 күн бұрын

    Dude. So thorough, answered the questions that popped into my brain as you went. Perfection, man, thank you so much. I'm a guy on a farm that needs to weld every so often. Thank you!

  • @johntomasik1555
    @johntomasik1555 Жыл бұрын

    Great video...just what I needed. Did a lot of fabrication and different forms of welding back in the 80's/90's. I have a TIG/SMAW setup for my home (hobby) use, and just purchased a MIG setup. This brought back a lot of the issues I went through while learning to MIG, and this video will help me avoid an entire re-learning curve.

  • @hairyhiker4298
    @hairyhiker4298 Жыл бұрын

    As an absolute beginner (hobby) all my welds looked like the first one! I thought I’d purchased a duff machine! This video is awesome! I can’t wait to get back at it! Thank you so much man 😊

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helped!

  • @andrewwithers530
    @andrewwithers5303 жыл бұрын

    Just recently got the Titanium 125 and this by far has been the best video I've seen about welding with flux core. Thank you. I feel like I can take these tips and get a much better weld.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope it works out for you!

  • @lurias2011
    @lurias20112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to identify some of the common mistakes we tend to make when we are beginning to weld.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps!

  • @marvinbarron521
    @marvinbarron521 Жыл бұрын

    If I had watched this before my first attempt , I would have been way more successful. This video is a must for all beginners! Thank you 🤙

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    Жыл бұрын

    Its all just trial and error, youll get it!

  • @buckshot8393
    @buckshot83933 жыл бұрын

    Another thing you can do is remove the gas shield it's not needed with flux core wire. Helps a lot in tight places plus makes it easier to see what you are doing.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    I tend to keep it on so I don't lose it lmao

  • @buttneked3963

    @buttneked3963

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought this was gas less explanation. I’ve welded flux core for 20 years and 75-25 is alway the best. Gas less is garbage I won’t use it

  • @larryandersen9535

    @larryandersen9535

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@buttneked3963 cool story bro!

  • @joemendyk9994

    @joemendyk9994

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@buttneked3963 useless comment. Thanks for that.

  • @duanehenicke6602

    @duanehenicke6602

    3 жыл бұрын

    They make flux core nozzles. They work great.

  • @stephk5255
    @stephk52553 жыл бұрын

    First time I've heard "slag you drag"...great advice! I have a friend that got frustrated and put his machine up and you explain this better than I could. Hope he gives it another try! Thanks!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope so too! Good luck!

  • @zummliller
    @zummliller Жыл бұрын

    tHANK YOU!! Right off I recognized my mistakes and I thank you for a correct approach to practice and then apply.

  • @Moondog-wc4vm
    @Moondog-wc4vm Жыл бұрын

    Nice clear explanation. I recently bought a flux core mig and have been trying to teach myself the basics. Up to now my welds look even worse than the first one on that bar. After watching this I hope my next few attempts move a few spaces up the bar. Thanks!

  • @darkwinter6028
    @darkwinter60283 жыл бұрын

    Quick warning to the newbies among us about the gloves and jacket: don’t use rubber gloves or synthetic fiber gloves - they make fireproof (well, resistant) welding gloves that tolerate being sprayed with liquid steel without burning you. Same for jackets - both are available from where you get your welding supplies; but if they’re out of stock you can get them online too. Personal experience: the gloves that harbor freight sells at 10 bucks for 3 pairs seem OK; they are large and well insulated and seem to hold up to use besides welding. I wear them when driving my tractor in the winter because the insulation works in reverse also; keeping my hands from freezing. There are other brands with more bells & whistles; though.

  • @bryanrocker5033

    @bryanrocker5033

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have picked up fire rated coveralls from "Ollies" for $30 or less as well as Bargain hunt.

  • @jjsrt8

    @jjsrt8

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dont be stupid always wear protection no matter how pro you think you are. Nobody likes accidents during working just makes working that much harder.

  • @philipgillett603

    @philipgillett603

    3 жыл бұрын

    If im going to be using a titanium 125 flux core welder for small projects, do you think I should invest in a jacket? Im thinking an old heavy cotton sweatshirt should do, but i have no idea. Thanks!

  • @darkwinter6028

    @darkwinter6028

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philipgillett603 My experience: yes. I have a Lincoln Pro-MIG 140 (120v machine, from Lowe’s) and I run flux-core wire in it, and it does throw hot blobs of liquid steel far enough to make having a jacket worthwhile. Also, that’s something that will stay with you if/when you upgrade to a bigger machine; or get other stuff like a plasma cutter (I’ve personally managed to spray my face with liquid steel because I had the plasma torch angled just exactly wrong when starting a cut in the middle of a plate of steel - good thing I was wearing my full kit; I would NOT have liked getting that in my eyes!). I also picked up a cheap leather apron from Amazon; it keeps small bits of liquid steel from making their way thru my jeans.

  • @jasonsimmons6684

    @jasonsimmons6684

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just leather gloves a long sleeve shirt and a hood. That's all you really need. If ya want FR stuff that's up to you, but really not needed for a casual welder. I've welded for years and I use 100spf sunblock on my arms with a short sleeve and basic leather gloves. If ya want cool stuff, I suggest buying a quality hood!

  • @k.cashman427
    @k.cashman4273 жыл бұрын

    This has to be one of the best explanations using flux core. Thank you!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! Thanks!

  • @mister3722
    @mister37222 жыл бұрын

    It's UV, not heat that causes the welders tan. All welds create it, protect your eyes, your hands and its really easy to cover your forearms with cheap leather welders sleeves. A low profile welders respirator is a great idea too but as long as you've got good ventilation, you'll get by. It's awesome that so many people are getting into welding & metal fabrication :)

  • @fubisroc9673

    @fubisroc9673

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@christymearna3912 He said "so many people". That doesn't indicate one gender or another! No need to get so touchy right off the bat!

  • @vermonty8813

    @vermonty8813

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fubisroc9673 she didn't get touchy, best I can tell.

  • @kinbolluck476

    @kinbolluck476

    Ай бұрын

    Shes fine bro

  • @3Wheels1Block
    @3Wheels1Block3 жыл бұрын

    This was a great use of 10 minutes to maximize my welding potential 👍🏾

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @jerrybenard7419
    @jerrybenard74193 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, I started welding for the first time earlier this week and you described exactly what I was doing wrong, thanks.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome man! I hope it works out!

  • @duaneperez2141
    @duaneperez21413 жыл бұрын

    Best instructional video for beginning Flux welding I've seen. Thanks for the helpful, specific and clear instructions. Outstanding! 🤙🏽

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

  • @LouisFPak
    @LouisFPak2 жыл бұрын

    Really clearly explained. So many times it's just not concise and focused...often a guy rambling on while trying to think of what he's going to say next. In other words, they don't have the experience to tell the viewer what is critical and what is secondary. So bravo! Great job! Thank you!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That really means a lot!

  • @390WagonMaster
    @390WagonMaster2 жыл бұрын

    Newb welder here, you have helped me a lot Thank you for making this video.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @donaldbaker6961
    @donaldbaker69613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I didn’t know about the dragging thank you so much I have been fighting this exact problem you have cleared it up for me thank you 😊

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I hope it helps out!

  • @yourlocalalexis4578

    @yourlocalalexis4578

    2 жыл бұрын

    i will try your prcess. i guess i thought i knew it all, lol

  • @michalhavlik1403
    @michalhavlik14033 жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed, great video. Before my first try I watched few videos so while struggling I was constantly messing up with welder settings to get things right while now I realise that it is more important to make my hand do decent job and only then I can help myself with different settings. Others in videos didn´t cover this topic well.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly right! Good luck! Its easy once you get used to it!

  • @jacobhammer3205
    @jacobhammer3205 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video, I just picked up a welder and this is helping so much

  • @robkj7575
    @robkj75752 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I'm 70 and beginner with cheap Harbor Freight Flux core welder. Have learned (the hard way) about sun burns, red hot sparks, super heat, bad angle, too fast, burn through, pushing instead of dragging etc and finally decided to learn properly from watching utube stuff. I know stubborn too. I've watched about 20 or so videos and found yours real good because you showed my work #1 and what I'm striving to do #4. I'll try again today if it doesn't rain, get too cold, feet don't hurt, arthritis in right hand lets up, racoons haven't stolen my tools or crapped on them, get new glass eye protector (current is burned white). Damn, perhaps GOD really doesn't want me welding!!! Regards from Florida...

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣 thank you sir, hopefully you get back on it soon!

  • @byronwoolfrey1039
    @byronwoolfrey10393 жыл бұрын

    Been using fluxcor for a while now and watched several videos on it, yours was the most helpful

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really appreciate it!

  • @MTNManReviews
    @MTNManReviews2 жыл бұрын

    That was excellent! Beginning welding here and I needed those tips to help me quit making the mistake of being too far away. Thank you!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps you out!

  • @dennisrocker
    @dennisrocker4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all the info. Im finally found the sweet spot. Mainly in my settings. Of course, without having learned the other things from you, i couldnt have gotten to this point. I built a small wood burning heater with a small chemical can. I used 1" angle for legs. I grind the heck out of my joints before anybody see's them. thanks

  • @jeffenglishsetter8339
    @jeffenglishsetter83392 жыл бұрын

    Thank you..pull the flux...that's what I needed to hear. I've struggled with this HF welder since day one. It has made me a pretty good grinder..lol Thanks, maybe now I can save on grider discs.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! The cheapy hf welders produce too much spatter but the general idea is the same! Good luck!

  • @NightWrencher
    @NightWrencher3 жыл бұрын

    Heres an updated strength video and a vertical welding video since you guys were asking! kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3uNralvm7fUYdI.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4ON1cWsfKzRh7Q.html

  • @margaretgauthier4527
    @margaretgauthier45272 жыл бұрын

    I have watched tons of videos about welding and finally great explanation of what's going on.

  • @mattbaker7649
    @mattbaker76499 ай бұрын

    Thank you for explaining this in an informative way and not taking all day to get there. Im an absolute rookie at this stuff and you made it much easier to get started at doing the weld proper after prep of metal

  • @hughallan3383
    @hughallan33832 жыл бұрын

    Great video, NightWrencher! I watched about 50 "Beginner's guide to welding" videos, and was doing welds exactly like the ones you showed without knowing where I was going wrong. This is my missing link/light bulb moment. Thank you!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps you out! I've got other welding tutorials on the channel in case you need more guidance! Good luck!

  • @hughallan3383

    @hughallan3383

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NightWrencher I was changing voltage, changing wire speed, the only thing I didn't change WAS ME!!! I think I need to take a valium before I try again. When the sparks start flying I turn into a basket case thinking it's a race! RELAX MAN!!! I will watch your other videos. Thanks again. ;-)

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    When in doubt, turn up the voltage, turn down the wire speed, get closer and move slower 👍

  • @enegron6987
    @enegron69872 жыл бұрын

    Good explanations, I’ve never welded in my life but’ve been watching a lot on it for a while now. I understand what you’re saying. A great way for people to understand is to show each example in real time so we can actually see the techniques to avoid and how to really get a great weld. Thanks for your video very helpful✨

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ive got like 3 other welding videos with good examples, check them out!

  • @enegron6987

    @enegron6987

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NightWrencher I will thanks✨

  • @rodneysean
    @rodneysean2 жыл бұрын

    Needed this for my S13 rust repair videos - thank you !

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to have a full exhaust welding video up soon!

  • @vichy7661
    @vichy76612 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanations of every procedure but mostly including safety equipment, gloves & jacket. The more professional the individual, the more professional the job.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir!

  • @williamcordier1201
    @williamcordier12013 жыл бұрын

    I’m a complete beginner. This was the best video I’ve found explaining what I’m doing wrong and how to correct it. Thank you. Subscribed

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Good luck on your welds!

  • @victordiaz3810
    @victordiaz38102 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. The explanation could not be any better.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! Thank you! I have more videos similar to this in a playlist in case you need it!

  • @kensmapleleafretirement
    @kensmapleleafretirement2 жыл бұрын

    I just ordered a flux core welder, so I am trying to get an idea of how to use it. I have had a Linclon tombstone for years, but I want to do some smaller projects. I subscribed, Liked, and turned on Notifications. I found your video to be interesting and informative, so I will follow along till I figure out how to do Flux Core Welding. The only thing that I felt could use improving is the use of the term "Wrought Iron". The material you are using is "Mild steel". There is a huge difference between the two. Awesome job on the video. I appreciate your skills... Be well....

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, the term wrought iron bothers me too because its been misused so often. I think that the term has evolved now to depict a style of fence or gates. If you look it up on google, youll see that mild steel fences come up so although is being used incorrectly, if you say that to someone that doesnt know about different steels, theyll be more likely to be able to understand what youre talking about

  • @nickwilcox8340
    @nickwilcox83404 күн бұрын

    Your video is exactly what I was looking for.

  • @JorgeLuis-sy6vy
    @JorgeLuis-sy6vy3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a beginner welder a diy!! Just like you said I'm finally getting the hang of it and got sunburn on my arms and shoulders time to gear up!!! Thanks.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gotta be careful! Those burns are from UV rays, get yourself a jacket and some good gloves!

  • @jram4271
    @jram42713 жыл бұрын

    I have been stick welding for decades. Just got a flux core machine for home. This video is super helpful! It's just what I needed to know. Thank you.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let me know how it works out!

  • @jram4271

    @jram4271

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NightWrencher Very good, I welded a spring perch on a Jeep axle. Your info helped. Thank you.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome!

  • @hotchinahk
    @hotchinahk2 жыл бұрын

    Great tip, as I encountered the problem you mentioned above 👍

  • @ingeniousmechanic
    @ingeniousmechanic Жыл бұрын

    This 9 minutes just made be a little better novice amateur welder. Thanks

  • @projectswithdustin6405
    @projectswithdustin64052 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for the info words can’t explain how much myself and many other back yard wrenchers appreciate those of you who share your knowledge!!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it works out for you!

  • @buddyfrederick4618
    @buddyfrederick46182 жыл бұрын

    Very well done video . I really appreciate the time and effort you shared with so many of us! THANK YOU!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really appreciate it! I have several more welding videos on a playlist if you need more help!

  • @wc1692
    @wc16928 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I watch a few other videos and this one was the best! I use his technique and it worked very well. Thank you again.

  • @madusmaxamus8670
    @madusmaxamus8670 Жыл бұрын

    It has been a number of years since I was trained on welding and that was using stick. Your instructions on wire feed welding are very helpful and I will keep your site marked so I can get more information on wire feed welding. Thank you.

  • @pnp8849
    @pnp8849 Жыл бұрын

    Of hundreds welding videos on ytube, you're the only one that actually taught me valuable lessons. Wire length, gun angle and how it effects weld pool are the coolest information and these help my stick welding as well. Thank you for all other videos as well.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! I appreciate it!

  • @davidbingham4348
    @davidbingham43483 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for talking about sunburns when welding. I found about those the hard way the other day. There was a gap between my jacket and my welding helmet, and got a very nice first degree sunburn at the base of my throat. It’s not just about heat-welding creates a whole bunch of UV light. Neck protection is your friend.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that stuff is no joke!

  • @timothyrouse2853

    @timothyrouse2853

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saftey gear is number 1 i not only got sunburn ? I had cancer removed from my chest , area , i put it down to welding not wearing a jacket , i stress to every one , saftey gear

  • @thebear6529
    @thebear65292 жыл бұрын

    Just got a flux welder and this video helped me a lot.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome man! Good luck!

  • @arniepries6480
    @arniepries64803 жыл бұрын

    this guy could be a teacher ! well done sir!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I appreciate it!

  • @jimbob78ify
    @jimbob78ify2 жыл бұрын

    This is the welding video I've been waiting years for as a weekend-warrior flux-core person. Thank you sincerely

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I hope it helps! Ive got more tutorial videos on the channel so feel free to check them out!

  • @cuervojones4889
    @cuervojones48892 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the info about the gun angle and pulling the weld towards yourself vs pushing. Welding is one of those things where, even if you can watch someone doing it, you can't see much with the welding helmet on! It helps to see the "bad" welds and have you explain what happened and how to correct it.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'll have similar videos out soon!

  • @foff-666
    @foff-6663 ай бұрын

    Wow this is amazing! I've only been welding for 3 or 4 years or so, mostly aluminium, took on bigger (for myself) projects than I really should have for a beginner, built a boat, etc BUT I recently got a cheap flux core MIG just for the small fixes around the house, hutch cover here, hinge repair there, chicken coop fixings, trailer jockey wheel, etc - whatever -- and after a few practice shots I have quite a wide variation in quality amongst these welds, from 'good/passable' to total popcorn mess! - and I hadn't figured out WHY yet... Your video has just helped me immensely as I have encountered all of these types of welds on my recent attempts and wasn't sure what I was doing wrong on each, I jsut knew sometimes they'd come good and sometimes they wouldn't lol THANKS THANKS THANKS!

  • @papotv85
    @papotv85 Жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks for the lesson. Now I understand why my welds were always different. Will drag from now on.

  • @thedogisaneldritchgod491
    @thedogisaneldritchgod4912 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very quick and to the point. A lot of other videos wastes time with pointless filler. You made a 10 minute video that honestly felt like 3 because you were so concise.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really appreciate it!

  • @recon261
    @recon2613 жыл бұрын

    And now I understand why some of my welds looked good and some of them looked horrible. Thanks!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it helped you out!

  • @user-ko1ko8wj1l
    @user-ko1ko8wj1lАй бұрын

    Thank you very much for the knowledge "lesson" and your time

  • @marklinton4567
    @marklinton45672 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The first three welds summed up the problems I was having and why.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Theres more videos like this on the channel so check out my welding playlist if you need more help! Good luck!

  • @dn2610
    @dn26103 жыл бұрын

    Excellent instructional video! Been welding since high school 1983 and I'm a journeyman pipe fitter now retiring in a few months, wish we had videos like these back then. Keep the videos coming brother!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Means a lot to me coming from a pro!

  • @scotthunt9055

    @scotthunt9055

    2 жыл бұрын

    Trades guys don’t get as much appreciation as they should. Thanks for your service from a vet. My son is thinking about taking welding and after HS going through the pipe fitters apprenticeship. Thoughts?

  • @dn2610

    @dn2610

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@scotthunt9055, that's awesome! Welding school is a great start to the basics but as an apprentice nearly 40 years ago, where I learned the most is on the job working with Journeyman pipefitters and structural welders. Welding is one of the best trades to learn and I've never regretted it.

  • @MosaicHomestead
    @MosaicHomestead3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a beginner with flex core wire welding, great info, Thanks

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @TheOutlawGeneralBacon
    @TheOutlawGeneralBacon8 ай бұрын

    Awesome dude! Thanks, great explanation, just great!. I learned much, thank you

  • @fantasylive1102
    @fantasylive110210 ай бұрын

    Learned so much more in this demonstration than most other videos I've watched!! Exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks!!

  • @seanmyers227
    @seanmyers2273 жыл бұрын

    Soon as you said "symulating" I knew this was about to be a helpful video

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what you mean but thank you 😂

  • @l.horseman5704
    @l.horseman57043 жыл бұрын

    This was the best video of welding due too it covered everything that I am doing wrong. Great job!

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really hope it helps you out!

  • @l.horseman5704

    @l.horseman5704

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have not welded yet since seeing your U-tube. Thanks

  • @Rainman270
    @Rainman270 Жыл бұрын

    That was really informative. I've found that making mistakes ( inadvertently of course ) makes you remember what you don't want to do. My buddy, who never had any experience with boats, bought a boat. First trip out the boat nearly sunk because he forgot to put the drain plug in as we put it in the water. Second trip we ran out of gas. That was 35 yrs ago and to this day I'll bet he's never forgotten those two rules of boating.

  • @PeterGriffer247
    @PeterGriffer247 Жыл бұрын

    Very well explained! Thank you for this AWESOME tutorial!

  • @JEGHETTO
    @JEGHETTO2 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful man. I bought a flux core welder and jumped right in after watching a lot of welding videos. All of my work looks like the first example. 😂 and I have no idea how to adjust the damn thing. You’re explanation was the best I’ve seen so far. I’m taking a welding class this fall to get certified. I’m excited.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, I have a few more videos on the subject if you wanna check them out. If you want to weld as a profession, stick or tig is what I would focus on. Theres not as much demand for mig or flux core. Flux core is more of a general purpose process, perfect for the hobbyist.

  • @robertedwards2453
    @robertedwards24533 жыл бұрын

    Great video; you dropped some knowledge for us newbies

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope it helps!

  • @glockman8091
    @glockman8091 Жыл бұрын

    Best informing video on KZread …i now understand where my mess ups are and what I’m doing wrong because mine looked so bad that i was ready to chunk it in the woods behind my shop and now i think I’ll keep it. You just got me as a subscriber. 👍🏻

  • @replicawheels1731
    @replicawheels1731 Жыл бұрын

    After watching loads of videos on this subject you’re the only one to dumb it down far enough for me to actually understand.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I tried pretty hard to do that!

  • @baldeagle1447
    @baldeagle1447 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You. This video is one of the Best flux core welding technique explanations I have come across.

  • @pcdubya
    @pcdubya2 жыл бұрын

    Great pointers, I've made all of those. I had a welding guy fixing something for me and got several pieces of scrap angle from his trash pile. I used those scrap pieces to make a bunch of practice runs which helped me a lot. Also getting a proper ground on painted or rusty material makes a huge difference.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly right

  • @jay1st1st
    @jay1st1st3 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, i was using my mig with gas for reparing a gate outside and wind blowing the gas, thinking of going the fcaw route but worried about the welds looking shitty. tnx for the video man, keep the good job !

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I hope it works out for you!

  • @reyyankhan3357
    @reyyankhan33577 ай бұрын

    This was an excellent instructional video sir thank you very much

  • @marchallee4573
    @marchallee4573 Жыл бұрын

    Explaining the direction and angle really helped. Thanks for sharing.

  • @colonialclive
    @colonialclive3 жыл бұрын

    After watching hours of welding vids trying to find out what I was doing wrong you nailed it, my feed is to fast, I’m holding it too far away and I’m running it to fast. Now I can slowly rectify my mistakes, incidentally on the occasions that I have got good weld it was in tight awkward places. Thank for the informative video.

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Im glad its helping you out!

  • @colby2150
    @colby21503 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video, terminology was very understandable and straight forward

  • @NightWrencher

    @NightWrencher

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @glennmorgan4197
    @glennmorgan41974 ай бұрын

    Thank you for finally making sense of this for me. I've been looking for an explanation of these techniques, which is better than the instructions provided with my machine.

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