JobSmart 125amp Flux Core Welder

We just got one of these and it welds great for what flux provides! We run .030 Hobart Flux wire and I couldn't ask for a better deal at 140 bucks for the welder and wire.. Provides great penetration! These are available at Tractor Supply and definitely out weld the Harbor Freight 90amp. Ive welded with both..

for a flux core welder of its price it is very very hard to beat, if you want examples of its capabilities look at my builds, anything i weld is welded with this welder, and i am highly satisfied with it

flux core is good if you dont need it to look pretty. its great for outside welding, rusty metal, ect. perfect for us. lol

willis923 wrote:

flux core is good if you dont need it to look pretty. its great for outside welding, rusty metal, ect. perfect for us. lol

eh, its according to how good you are with it, my welds with this look just as good as mine with the migs, just takes more prep to get a pretty weld

i can lay I-Car spec beads down all day with mig... with flux i can lay a 4 year old kid spec bead lol..

richie thomas wrote:

willis923 wrote:

flux core is good if you dont need it to look pretty. its great for outside welding, rusty metal, ect. perfect for us. lol

eh, its according to how good you are with it, my welds with this look just as good as mine with the migs, just takes more prep to get a pretty weld

my hobart spatters alot.. thats my only problem with it. after you remove the slag, flux dust and spatter, they look decent

I have to agree with hard to beat. As long as you don't use a 50 foot extension cord to run the shop with the welder. In have welded the head of a sickle mower up and the weld broke with the extension cord, but the next time I just went straight to the pole and the welds have yet to break. I have had the job smart for almost a year and very satisfied.