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4th time turning this thing on. its $100 fluxcore from HF (90 amps/120v) learning to keep a bead together. check em out, my camera is crap so please bare with me. (no gas money yet)all the same with different light (again, crappy camera)this is just a waste of metal
Reply:Its a great start.  A little more heat and slow down.  You are getting it.  David  Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:What he said.. ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:More heat X3Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Also, "if it has slag you should drag".Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingAlso, "if it has slag you should drag".
Reply:Originally Posted by richharrI'm also struggling with tip distance, I cant seem to maintain a constant distance, is that a big problem?
Reply:Originally Posted by richharrI was dragging, but there was a ton of slag. anything I should know about dragging to reduce slag? I'm also struggling with tip distance, I cant seem to maintain a constant distance, is that a big problem?
Reply:After running this stuff all day yesterday, I would say steady is far the most important thing.  Inconsistencies in your hand make for inconsistent welds.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:thanks guys, I'm gonna use the "pinky drag" tip. I did use a wire wheel, didn't think it made a difference, the grinder will be getting some use when I get home. stand-by for update pics.