Back with more flux core questions. I have a Northern 125 AC flux core welder. I have seen where people have modified the AC welders to run DCEN. Do you think it would be worth while ?? It be about $40-$50 to buy the rectifier and filter capacitor. Thanks Jay

Sorry it's been so long since I posted. A little sickness, drain problems and since I am retired she talked me into a vacation. Can you take a vacation if you don't work ?? Anyway, haven't figured out how to post a picture. But today I managed to lay down a somewhat decent bead on a piece of flat st...

Braehil, lived in Westmoreland County for 36 years before I came south. Know what you mean...

daniel, good thought, plenty of spatter, will check tomorrow....J

Will try photo tomorrow if my garage gets a little warmer. Never got to 32 today, in North Carolina..........J

Yes, both pieces ground to shiny steel

Hello, I am just starting here. Just second post after my intro. First off the machine. A cheapie Northern flux core 125 with voltage set to high and wire speed at 2. Wire is US Forge heat WO15022 ,Alloy E71T-GS .030 Welding 1/8 steel into a T shape. Did a little destructive testing. When I ripped t...

Hello all. Bought a cheap Northern mig welder to teach myself to weld. Got a few retirement projects and finally have the time. Only problem is my teacher doesn't know how to weld. Help !!!