Hey Cris, Sounds like you need to to try a thicker filler rod. If using the 1/16 rod, try feeding rod into the puddle instead of dipping. ( you should be able to see the puddle build up). As for the crater at the end of the weld, come off the power slowly and move you tungsten in around in a small c...

Most of my experience is with Tig welding. However, noticed 7018 rod hard to get running when using bobcat generator welder. Once the arc is striked and weld is started it seems like there is a hesistation or lag in the power and rod sticks up. Using 3/32 7018 rod. I work in a maintenance dept. ther...