Another vertical Mig

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I have seen the videos, read the hints/instructions, and seen other threads.  When I had my 110v welder, vertical mig was no big deal (flux).  With my MM 251, I can't seem to get it to flatten out.Makes me wonder... do you typically turn the heat down on vertical up (gmaw)?  Or keep it about the same as flat?  I read on vertical down to crank it up and keep it moving.  I have been trying the weaving pattersn (triangle, upside-down V), and am having issues.  I know I need more practice, practice, practice..... but I think I must need another pointer or two because I am having a hard time with it with this more powerful welder.The Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:Oh, sorry, I don't have a pic to post yetThe Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:I turn it down from flat. Just guessing maybe 10 to 15%. Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Hold the toes and zip across the middle.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:WOW CEP, now THAT'S a good looking avatar.....er, I mean weld.Was that your method, "hold the toes and zip across the middle"?  Kinda looks like it.Lincoln SA 200Esab Caddy 160Thermal Arc 201TSMiller Dialarc HFI don't like making plans for the day because then the word "premeditated" gets thrown around the courtroom....
Reply:The avatar is a picture of the girlfriend. Just like DesertRider33 says. Trick is being consistent, as you can see, I'm not!Don’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400