Gents, Thanks for all the help - I'll crank up the amps on the thick stuff, but thought I would try 1/8 last night at 100 amps. First three beads with the ER70 and it was the same - Horrible. Went directly with the 308 stainless and welded for a good hour without issues. I'll try to get my phone to ...

Nope - Tungsten is discolored.

I assume I'm leaking somewhere and not getting good flow out the cup?

Thanks,

john -

Nick,

Thanks for the reply and info on cup size and CFH.. This was my first try at TIG so I'm running blind and learning as I go.

very much appreciated.

regards,

john

Bottom is the ER70 -
Top is with the stainless filler rod... No other changes

Ill try to get a picture uploaded but I encountered an issue on my first shot at TIG last night. Using an Everlast 185 TIG #6 cup 100% ARGON at 15-20 CFH 2% Thoriated 100 AMPS I had some flat bar stock 1/4" x 2" wide and tried running beads - I cleaned with a flap disk down to bright metal...