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I didn't want to 'hijack' justinT's thread on fluxcore so thought I'd ask here. I'm trying to learn to use innershield and farmersamm's pics are some good examples of what can be done with this process. There are tons of examples of what we "rodburners" should be striving for in other areas from ZTFab/Zap/Pipefitter just to name a few but I don't see much about what is possible with "poo/innershield" wire. Sure would appreciate some of you experienced guys posting some. My apologizes for a noob thread.
Reply:Any group I, II, III steels can be welding with a FWAC-S What is is you want to know or see?
Reply:Originally Posted by Fat BastardAny group I, II, III steels can be welding with a FWAC-S What is is you want to know or see?
Reply:When comparing your results to others you need to realize that besides the skill, there are other variables.  Such as the power source and the wire type used, if you are using a 110v hobby machine and a single pass flux core wire chances are you will be dissapointed with the results.I did a lot of wire welding before i acctually understood the effect of wire speed, stick out, and voltage and the effect they have on the weld, not to mention the set up and troubleshooting of the machine it self, drive roll pressure, wire roll tension, gun and liner servicing. It all plays a roll in the weld you lay down.So tell us a bit about what your doing, machine and wire type, Settings, direction of travel, stick out. Dont be afraid show us some pic of your results, and dont get discouraged it will come eventually.Briggs weldnpower 225/210/cvLn-25 suitcaseMillermatic 130
Reply:The process is great for 1/8" wall mild steel tubing, especially with the 110.  Just my two centsAlso good for thinwall gates and fencing and other such jobs...process has it's place, to be certain!Last edited by mb_welder; 08-06-2012 at 02:58 AM.
Reply:CEP here has posted up some nice picts showing what can be done with Innershield wire in the past.http://weldingweb.com/showpost.php?p...3&postcount=10I think Tozzi has posted up some nice FC beads in the past as well.Like with stick you 1st need to be able to read the puddle and differentiate what is slag and what is molten metal. This allows you to "see" what's going on and make sure you are getting the toes washed in and filling well. If you can't clearly "see" what is going on, your results won't be satisfactory most likely. Some people catch on quickly and some don't. Some can get by on flat and horizontal welds simply by doing consistent timing patterns, but that seldom works with vertical and overhead. The only way to learn to "see" the puddle is to practice and pay close attention to what is happening around the arc, ignoring the arc itself.2nd you need to be consistent as mentioned above. The average hobbyist usually doesn't do this and it shows up clearly in the bead. This is a lot of what you are seeing when you look at examples like Zap, ZT and Pipefitters work. You are seeing someone who is very consistent in their welding skills. Each "dime" is exactly the same size and evenly spaced because the person doing the welding is doing everything exactly the same all the time. Same arc length/stick out, same travel speed, so on, and when they do have to make adjustments like when going around corners, they can read the puddle and make these adjustments in such a way that the resulting changes don't effect the results where the filler meets the metal. You gain this consistency thru "practice". Do the same thing over and over and chances are you'll be a lot smother in your motions than the 1st 100 times you tried by the time you've done it 10,000 times..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:DSW," Do the same thing over and over and chances are you'll be a lot smother in your motions than the 1st 100 times you tried by the time you've done it 10,000 times. "I have heard the difference between a good welder and a bad welder is 1000 pounds of rod
Reply:Unfortunately I've seen guys that  have burned tons of rod and never got decent. If you keep repeating the same errors you never improve..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Thank you Gentlemen.....DSW, your post was very helpful, especially the link as it gave me better 'search' parameters then what I had been using and have found a great deal more to read. Your comment about burning lots of rod and making the same errors is where I fall.......exactly why I've enjoyed reading so much here. Thanks
Reply:Originally Posted by dbackYour comment about burning lots of rod and making the same errors is where I fall.......
Reply:" Unfortunately I've seen guys that have burned tons of rod and never got decent. If you keep repeating the same errors you never improve "True, true, but if you try to do every bead or rod better than your last it shouldn't take near that much rod. Trying to improve or not is a big difference in any endeavor.