Is this tip recessed too far

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Hello,I have had my welder approximately a year.  Since then I have been using it with the tip recessed.  I tend to work on metal from 24 gauge up to 1/4 inch.  Is this recessed too far?Thank you,Brandon
Reply:If you're not spraying I'd say yes. In fact way too much.Matt
Reply:What do you mean by spraying?
Reply:Spray transfer mode. If you have to ask then you're not.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:Having the tip that far back would force you to crank it up.It causes the stick-out to be too long.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.
Reply:1/8" recess is about normal. Measure yours and see.
Reply:Thanks for the responses.  Would this be remedied by getting a longer tip or a shorter nozzle?Thanks,Brandon
Reply:I would cut down the nozzle you have for flushDynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:Yup, just cut down the nozzle.  When I got my MIG the LWS only had longer nozzles so I picked a couple up and turned them down in the lathe. A hacksaw would do the same job.
Reply:Ah, OK, well that would be much easier and I also wouldn't have to order all new parts.Thanks,Brandon
Reply:Originally Posted by Vetteman61Ah, OK, well that would be much easier and I also wouldn't have to order all new parts.Thanks,Brandon
Reply:Here is a link to some good info on mig tip recess and stick out.http://www.thefabricator.com/article...-tipping-pointTrailblazer 302Hobart Stickmate AC/DCLincoln SP 135 TSmith torchSpoolmatic 30A