Looks to me like you are not bevelling enough and you are leaving too much of a land. If you bevel more you will be able to back the amps down a bit. Bevel down to a 3/32 or 1/8 land thickness and you can work in the 100-130 amp range and get full penetration. Yeah I wondered if I was doing enough,...

Been many years since I welded, getting back into the car hobby after many years of not having the time or extra money. Back then (late '80s to late '90s) I was never a "good" welder, I was an amateur that made ugly welds that did the job. I really didn't feel the need to hone my skills, w...

My name is Mike, I'm getting back into welding and fabricating after many years away.