Is flux core always nasty looking or am I doing something wrong? Cant tell what the bead looks like cause there aint one visible ,--its covered with the flux beads. As for holding,--well MOOSE couldnt tear it apart and the parts have a high pitch ring to them after welding.
The plow I modified for the cub is holding and its had some rough use this fall in dry hard ground.

"A machine you build yourself is a vote for a different way of life. There are things you have to earn with your hands."