lots of splatter with a hobart 10000

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I welded with a hobart 10000 today, 1/8 7018 good dry rod, welding away from ground, 120 amps, 1/4 4x4 sq tube to 1/2 plate, 1/4 leg fillet all the way around.  I'm getting a lot of splatter? turning the amps down isn't enough umph it needs 120 on that machine, what could be causing this? is it because there is no fine control or dig adjustment?Last edited by eyeball engineer; 05-22-2009 at 12:27 AM.
Reply:Polarity correct?David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Pictures are what we really need.  As david said, check polarity.  What brand of rod were you using?I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:dcep reverse, I was welding all day with this rod at work with no problem, take a handful home and use it on that hobart and splatter? I'll try to get some pics posted this evening