notice the spam link in the op's signature. :roll: :roll: Definitely not the intention, seen a few websites in signatures. Plus its not even related to the help I needed.. To those who DID decide to help out with the advice, I appreciate it. I checked out a few yt videos as well about the arc lengt...

Seems to be an issue with technique on some of my first stick welds. Any advice?

New to welding and learning how to use my new soldering torch as a hobby for small diy welds. Hopefully in the future I can make it into a profession. There are great discussion in the forum and I look forward to learning more, reading, and getting to know the community.