Flux Core Gasless Mig Wire, Mild Steel E71TGS.030-Diameter, 2-Pound Spool

New spool for a new flux core welder. It feeds smoothly, without binding or unspooling, and burns well. I'm still tweaking the welder, but at this point it seems to have a good melting point and welds with decent spatter control and no tip burn or fouling. As we know, the versatility of flux core makes it preferable to stick or gas-shielded welding for some positions, and outdoors where wind can affect the gas. Right out of the box it seems a bit brittle, but I've found 0.030 flux core to often be that way. By the time it's loaded and run through the cable it's fine - just handle it gently until then. This wire comes vacuum-packaged in a foil wrapper to protect it from rust and contamination. Better packaging than some competitors, which can arrive with light surface rust or oxidation that can affect the quality of welds. And the price is right - about half the price you'll see at the big home improvement stores. Based on the many positive reviews, this might just be the preferred wire for beginners and for experienced welder alike. One thing I wonder about is the thickness of the spool itself. On my new welder it seemed to have a little extra thickness, enough that the spool, tension spring, spacer, and washers left too little room for the tightener wingnut to engage the spindle's threads. Might be an isolated problem, but if so you'll need to find a workaround.

Just opened the package and tried it out it burns a little hotter than the last cheap wire I used but the welds are strong and for the price it’s hard to beat

welds as good as any wire I have had in the past. Great price and packaging !! I will buy the 10lb spool next time to save even more money !!

It's much better than the no-name brands I bought before and is well worth recommending.

The item arrived in less than 24 hours after ordering. The welding wire spool was easy to install in my old trusty HF flux welder. It produced very good weld.