A little 7018 on a hot day

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It's been a bit warm and humid in western Illinois and I had to do some face buildup on some ductile parts.Usually I just mig these and toss them in the furnace, but Saturday I thought "put the Portacool at your back and just stick 'em, take your time". It's just build up and going to go away but after finishing I thought "man that rod runs really smooth". Then I thought of Farmersamm...Pic below; Oh the proud welded ring is so the cutting tool can get a load on a small surface before hitting the uneven welded surface.Matt Attached Images
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Reply:I guess i'm weird i learned and only stick welded for years then switched to mig. Maybe its cause i don't stick enough anymore but it just doesn't work for me. I would much rather pull the trigger and go as long as needed without stopping.Millermatic DVIMillermatic 251Older buzz box Cheap 120 welder