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Arc control was my biggest headache too. Once I started running hotter like you figured out, it got way easier — didn't have to...

that jumping youre seeing is from an unstable arc - could be feed speed or voltage. for practicing straight lines id skip the circular...

millermatic 35s are pretty solid, simple enough that theres not much to break if theyre maintained okay. real question is the condition...

honestly most people don't want to pay the stainless premium. I'd just stick with the steel and mention it as an option if they're...

The pass rate's definitely discouraging, but I think the real variable here is your market. CWI opens doors for some guys in contract...

best move is just calling local 32 directly. most unions are pretty transparent about their criteria, and if hes been clean since then...

Totally normal! TIG takes a lot of coordination, and most people struggle at first. Keep practicing on scrap, focus on one technique at...

Hey everyone, I usually do MIG and flux-cored welding. I'm thinking about using oxy/acetylene to cut up scrap metal and work on little...

If you’re only planning to use it a few times a month for small garage projects, a smaller set of tanks is usually enough. The right...

Yes, that’s normal with TIG. It’s all coordination at first but it improves fast with repetition. Start with straight beads, focus on...

Welcome to the forum, Rod! With decades of oxy-acetylene experience, you're bringing a lot of knowledge to the table already. It's great...

Hi, been welding with oxy/acetylene since the ‘80s, just started studying electrical resistance welding online, YT, forums. Learning...