Not a problem at all. I took it as a joke and I guess I was right. Yeah, I was just funnin' with 'ya... I actually did go back to a No. 8 alumina cup after changing the chill bar setup and had reasonable result. If you're using a #8, the #8 Pro will get you better view...I have used them, not bad a...

Since you're dealing with 304SS, try NOT hitting it with a flap disk during the prep. Just try an acetone wipe only so long as the metal is fairly clean, which it should be. That flap disk may be leaving some junk behind that could be contributing to your puddle issues. Just a thought. Thank you. I...

Thanks. I was using 35 CFH, Furick BBW ceramic cup. Stick out, arc length, and angle wise, I think I was doing OK. 7/16" stick out with the BBW cup, 10-15 degree torch angle from vertical. I am always pretty conscious about these 3 factors and always paid close attention. This morning I turned...

Thank you. Let me reduce my stick out more. Thing is though, with the big cup, it blocks the view so there is only so much more i can go before i can no longer see the tip. You can always go with a small Ally5 clear pyrex, or a #8 Pro clear pyrex. Any of the pyrex cups will get you better vision, i...

Thanks. I was using 35 CFH, Furick BBW ceramic cup. Stick out, arc length, and angle wise, I think I was doing OK. 7/16" stick out with the BBW cup, 10-15 degree torch angle from vertical. I am always pretty conscious about these 3 factors and always paid close attention. This morning I turned...

Thanks. I was using 35 CFH, Furick BBW ceramic cup. Stick out, arc length, and angle wise, I think I was doing OK. 7/16" stick out with the BBW cup, 10-15 degree torch angle from vertical. I am always pretty conscious about these 3 factors and always paid close attention. This morning I turned ...

I am a hobbyist/weekend welder trying to weld up some brackets for my friend. Welding 1/4" 304L SS, using 3/32" 308L rod, 140 amp Small bevels were ground on each side of the weld. A chill block was clamped on the back side. The plan was to weld both sides. Did some basic material prep by ...