Big, BIG fan of Blue Demon here. Not sure how it compares to 'Weldcote' but I myself have tried close to ten different brands, with big names and no names and Blue Demon by far is superior made FC wire. It's unfortunate that he doesn't show anything of a comparison which is what people WANT, so going off of a 'recommendation' without representation, just doesn't hold a cup of water. I can appreciate the recommendation but that's about it. And for what it's worth additionally, there is a wide gambit of quality and differences between FC wire and for that reason, it would have been enlightening to see what and why he thought Weldcote was 'better'.
I'm in my 60s now but, I pick up my certification back in my teens for Mig, tig, stick, and gas. Worked as a fitter helper and fitter in my 20s. The rest of my time served in the Army. I recently picked me up a Everlast welder for stick and tig and I seem to have forgotten how challenging welding could be. I enjoyed your videos will go back visit all of them. Good job.
I used that same Lincoln wire in the past. I did find it to be a bit "spattery". And if I remember right, it was 1lb spools, and expensive. However, that may be because it is MP, or specifically designed for Multiple Passes.
@ it’s taken me lot of practice to get good looking welds on flux, but spatter spray makes a world of difference and I will also use some scrap welding blanket pieces,. Iv had welds that everyone thought were spray transfer they were so pretty haha I figure if I can master this little Lincoln 110v flux machine when I get to upgrade I’ll be that much more skilled. Iv put around 10lbs through the machine working on weld kits as small as 18g and as big as 1/4 as well as laying beads on scrap metal whenever I can just to get better.
Look at my response higher on (@XIVMike)' post. Since there was literally zero comparison value in this video, certainly would alternatively recommend Blue Demon (myself) if you're looking around. The burn quality, minimal slag and BBs with smooth operation all the time is a game changer for me.
I use arccaptian 030 I just found out it’s currently made in China and never really looked into it before, but I also Use their fluxcore welder 135 Nice and compact like the titanium, I wasn’t expecting much from it when I got it, but it has been an awesome performing machine. And their flux core wire works great. seems to work Great on multiple machines. I was extremely surprised by the machine and the wire.and use regularly Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. Another great video. Keep up the good work.
I'm a 64 year old retired hobby guy taking classes at a local college. They require .035 on 16gauge for grades because they just don't want students to change out wires. Stupid, not realistic.
And are they showing how to fill the hole that setup will make? You can turn down the heat and not burn a hole, but if you turn it down that much it won't be a good weld. To take it to an extreme example... Imagine stick welding sheet metal with a 5/16" rod? You can turn the heat way way down to not burn a hole, but will it have enough power to properly burn the stick and the flux? Listen to your instructor, but I just wouldn't do 16g with .035. Probably fine with Mig if you're careful, but not for flux core, in my opinion.
@@AllStarWeldingSC NO the don't show or allow filling any holes. I'm running a miller at 16.5-17v and 140 ish IPM of .035, straight push or pull depending on what position, only make a hole with I slow to much or try to weave.
Just got some blue demon .030 flux core wire and so far it welds really nice!
Glad to hear it! Blue Demon is a good wire. I've used it a few times.
Nice! I just got 2 rolls in of that today
Big, BIG fan of Blue Demon here. Not sure how it compares to 'Weldcote' but I myself have tried close to ten different brands, with big names and no names and Blue Demon by far is superior made FC wire. It's unfortunate that he doesn't show anything of a comparison which is what people WANT, so going off of a 'recommendation' without representation, just doesn't hold a cup of water. I can appreciate the recommendation but that's about it. And for what it's worth additionally, there is a wide gambit of quality and differences between FC wire and for that reason, it would have been enlightening to see what and why he thought Weldcote was 'better'.
I'm in my 60s now but, I pick up my certification back in my teens for Mig, tig, stick, and gas. Worked as a fitter helper and fitter in my 20s. The rest of my time served in the Army. I recently picked me up a Everlast welder for stick and tig and I seem to have forgotten how challenging welding could be. I enjoyed your videos will go back visit all of them. Good job.
It’s good to know that you’re back to it and good luck!
Interesting, I have only used Lincoln 0.030 and 0.035 but that’s cuz it’s easy to find locally. I’m going to have to try a few new things
I used that same Lincoln wire in the past. I did find it to be a bit "spattery". And if I remember right, it was 1lb spools, and expensive. However, that may be because it is MP, or specifically designed for Multiple Passes.
@ it’s taken me lot of practice to get good looking welds on flux, but spatter spray makes a world of difference and I will also use some scrap welding blanket pieces,. Iv had welds that everyone thought were spray transfer they were so pretty haha I figure if I can master this little Lincoln 110v flux machine when I get to upgrade I’ll be that much more skilled. Iv put around 10lbs through the machine working on weld kits as small as 18g and as big as 1/4 as well as laying beads on scrap metal whenever I can just to get better.
Practice is the trick!
Look at my response higher on (@XIVMike)' post. Since there was literally zero comparison value in this video, certainly would alternatively recommend Blue Demon (myself) if you're looking around. The burn quality, minimal slag and BBs with smooth operation all the time is a game changer for me.
I use arccaptian 030 I just found out it’s currently made in China and never really looked into it before, but I also Use their fluxcore welder 135 Nice and compact like the titanium, I wasn’t expecting much from it when I got it, but it has been an awesome performing machine. And their flux core wire works great. seems to work Great on multiple machines. I was extremely surprised by the machine and the wire.and use regularly
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. Another great video. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Glad to hear you found a wire and machine that works well for you. I hear many good things about the Arc Captain
Where is Hynade wire made?
It's made in China
The reason that you use wire from Cambodia is; because they don’t make any wire stateside!
Weldcote wire is made in Korea. There are actually several brands made in US
I'm a 64 year old retired hobby guy taking classes at a local college. They require .035 on 16gauge for grades because they just don't want students to change out wires. Stupid, not realistic.
And are they showing how to fill the hole that setup will make? You can turn down the heat and not burn a hole, but if you turn it down that much it won't be a good weld. To take it to an extreme example... Imagine stick welding sheet metal with a 5/16" rod? You can turn the heat way way down to not burn a hole, but will it have enough power to properly burn the stick and the flux? Listen to your instructor, but I just wouldn't do 16g with .035. Probably fine with Mig if you're careful, but not for flux core, in my opinion.
@@AllStarWeldingSC NO the don't show or allow filling any holes. I'm running a miller at 16.5-17v and 140 ish IPM of .035, straight push or pull depending on what position, only make a hole with I slow to much or try to weave.