I gave up on it. Flux core penetrates great and gas shielded is good too.I was thinking I should try it again with fresh shielding gas but never got back to it. I don't really need the dual shield for the jobs I do.

Nice to hear from you Willie! Congrats to your daughter in law. You are right, I had to look up Mt Tabor! I don't think I have ever passed through there, the closest is probably Rutland. Anyway, feel free to stop by if you are in the area. I'm retired and puttering in the barn most of time. Regards.

Electrode positive. That's the only choice on this machine to get gas flow too.

I am wondering if there is an update to this problem because I am getting the same lack of penetration on 1/4" stock with the same 210mp machine and the same .035 lincoln 71M. Welds look good, wet in nicely but cut and etch reveals very little penetration. Was hoping for something like 7018. By...

Hi, I run a small equipment repair and fabricate shop out of my barn and I'm always welding something. Every job is different and requires developing new skills. I learn a lot from this site and hope to be able to contribute too. I'm in Richmond,VT.