Flux Core Welding for Beginners ( FCAW 101 )

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Flux core welding or FCAW is how many of us are introduced into the welding world. It’s cheap to get into, one of the easier welding processes to learn and has the advantage of not having to use shielding gas. Another term is self shielding wire. This is a beginner, hobbyist or DIYers best bet when first starting to weld. So today I lay out my best welding tips and tricks for flux core. I even throw in a bonus tip for those large gaps on thin sheet metal we all run into from time to time.
Here’s some tools we used -
Hobart handler 140- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009X43F38/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_S5D4NKEDY3VFYPFCYFQR?linkCode=ml2&tag=meltinmetalan-20
Angle fire welding gloves- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058JOQGM/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_CT052D2W9A0FNABE3C7R?linkCode=ml2&tag=meltinmetalan-20
Black stallion welding gloves- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PJK3W3/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_CCHVCNN0RPDZX5EHC4Y8?linkCode=ml2&tag=meltinmetalan-20
Optrel welding helmet- https://rockmountwelding.com/products/optrel-crystal-2-0-welding-helmet/
Black stallion women’s FR welder jacket- https://amzn.to/3s9lUrk