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The Forney 42300 Flux Core MIG Wire is a 0.030-inch diameter, 2-pound spool of self-shielded mild steel welding wire designed for all-position use. Ideal for single-pass, high-speed welding on rusty or painted materials, it runs hotter than solid wires and performs exceptionally well in windy outdoor conditions without requiring external shielding gas. With a tensile strength of 79,000 PSI and DCEN polarity, this wire delivers durable, efficient welds for professionals and DIYers alike.
| Manufacturer | Forney |
| Part Number | 42300 |
| Item model number | 42300 |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Style | welder with wire |
| Material | Mild Steel |
| Pattern | Welder |
| Shape | Cylinder |
| Thickness | 0.03 Inches |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Installation method | mig-welding |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Capacity description | Recommended Polarity: DCEN Straight; Tensile Strength (PSI): 79.000 |
| Cutting Diameter | 0.03 Inches |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Certification | ER71T-GS |
| Included Components | Forney 42300 Flux Core Mig Wire, Mild Steel E71TGS, .030-Diameter, 2-Pound Spool |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Assembled Diameter | 0.03 Inches |
| Item Weight | 907 g |
J**Y
Good welds. What more do you need
I've many years experience with Mig-Co2 but never used gassless before. I was put onto the Forney brand by a youtube reviewer and thought I'd give it a chance. It was every bit as good as he said, easy to use and leaves only a dusty slag residue which just brushes off. Gasless is really only for outside use IMO as there is a lot of smoke. Alternatively, use an airfed mask if you have to be indoors. I used the wire to build a new section of chassis for my truck and will buy more.
A**R
One of the best flux core wires.
Almost no splutter and smoke.Very clean welds. Excellent company.
H**Y
Good wire
Was not sure of this wire always used another brand, but was very happy and surprised with the arc start characteristics and weld quality will use this again .
T**.
Accurate.
I found this product to be cleaner than the previous brand I was using. used for welding 40mm box with1.5mm wall thickness.
D**F
not over impressed
Having read loads of reviews and tests, everyone seemed to rate this so I bought some.....far from being the shiny bright product I expected it was dark grey and dirty looking.Having just finished the small reel that was supplied with my Tigren 140 welder I loaded it and proceeded.....jees talk about smoke.....whereas the previous wire produced minimal smoke and spatter this was quite the opposite - and in contrast to all that I had read....it produced copious amounts of smoke, so much so that I had to keep stopping to let it clear....and yes, I am welding outside!The end result looks reasonable but the thick brown deposits and smoke stains just werent there with the original wire, unfortunately it didnt have a name on so I dont know what make it was....the original wirealso produced far less spatter than this.The wire is also quite brittle - bend it in half and it snaps....not sure if thats good or bad but other wires I have used are not brittle like thatIt does work but I am not overly impressededit...I believe the original wire may have been SIP 02706....considerably dearer but maybe thats why it appeared to be better
M**D
Broke straight out the packaging
As soon I took it out the plastic packaging it's burst open.The plastic of the one side has broke loose
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