Anyone using Harbor Freight Flux Core Wire?

[Dustincoc]

Just saw Harbor Freight has 10Lb pools of fluxcore wire for $60. I just paid $40 for a 4 Lb Spool so thats $10/Lb vs $6/LB. A savings of $40 on the spool. Have to question the quality of the wire though for that price.

http://www.harborfreight.com/0030-inch-e71t-gs-flux-core-welding-wire-10-lbs-42914.html

 

[shane96ranger]

It sucks. I am using Lincoln wire in my HF welder. The difference is amazing.

I am not by any means an experienced welder. Just basing my opinion off experience.

 

[pillen140]

It's ok..... And only ok. I use lincoln in mine as well and it is a crap ton better like he said.

 

[RangerSVT]

I use Hobart wire in my snap-on welder, but its solid core, not flux. You should be able to run gas through your welder. If you weld a lot, its worth it to go to gas...

SVT

 

[Dustincoc]

I use Hobart wire in my snap-on welder, but its solid core, not flux. You should be able to run gas through your welder. If you weld a lot, its worth it to go to gas...

SVT

Welder I've got is a Jobsmart MIG125fluxcore only) I picked up from Tractor Supply a few years back. I have barely use it since I got it(Used it regularly the month I got it and haven't had much reason to break it out since). I'd love to get something better but the only times I need it, my budget is stretched incredibly thin by the repairs I'm doing.

 

[RangerSVT]

Keep an eye out for craigslist, there are deals all the time on there for slightly used welders on a budget...

SVT