Thanks for the advice all. I'll try it out.

Thanks guys, biggest cup I have to hand is a 7, so I'll try that first and see if it improves. Failing that I'll work through the other suggestions!

Hi all, I'm new here and to welding, so go easy please :) I'm trying to lay down some practice welds on a 1.5mm bit of stainless. My welds consistently look like they've oxidised (I think...). I'd like some help on what's going wrong and why I can't lay down a shiny weld. Welder info: Torch WP9 - 5 ...