Leaving TIG filler stuck

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In Jody's videos, he sometimes tapers off the heat on the side of the bevel and leaves the rod stuck in the puddle. What's the point of doing this? At first, I thought it was just to keep the rod handy for restart, but then I saw him do it and break off the rod after everything cooled. Thanks.Everlast PA160-STH... and that's about it!
Reply:Keeps the end of the rod shielded and keeps the steel from key holing as much when you start moving the arc up the bevel.Last edited by SquirmyPug; 06-20-2013 at 08:58 AM.Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:Keeps the weld from cracking at the root.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:I'd email him and ask.  One of my friends emailed a question and said he responded in a timely manner.Or you could post the question in his comments section after the video.Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.