That seems to violate the tight fitup rule but if you use the lay rod technique and make two passes you'll be fine. Sorry to say, I was unabel to do any successfull lay-wire bead so far. Simply, the filler rod was being burnt before melted and being sucked in the pool... Is there any advice how to ...

More filler should do the trick. you could also push the filler in as you go. Try going a little slower. Hope this helps Anthony Thanks, I will make some cracks in several plates and practice like you say (starting pool before the crack, slower travel speed, lower amperage, pushing rod in pool...)...

Hello to all... I am TIG beginner and I can make decent joint with coupons either fillet or butt... In all cases there is no gap between plates,a and it is not problem for me... But, I cannot repair any crack where there is a gap between edges of the crack... When I try to start on the begining of t...