It's the old bell curve, plus communicating in writing can be awkward. I'm glad the theme here is respect. Otherwise how can I ask my dumb newbie questions?

Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
- Samuel Beckett (non-welder)

Hi Outside Chicago, I'm a metal sculptor in retirement, or should I say, "refinement". Was migging carbon, then switched to aluminum w a spool gun Miller 211 then picked up a tig machine (AHP 201XD) which I'm just starting with (and getting frustrated with as well. Too many dials. : ) Thanks