I was in a hurry last night when I posted and forgot my setup. Here it is 3/32 2% lanthinated, 15CFH, 3/32 ER70-2 filler, #6 alumina cup, Running max 135 amps with pedal, floor boarded most of the time but backed off a little when it looked like getting away from me, then back to full on. Machine is...

Ive been working on running beads on plate and getting better but still have a ways to go. For a change of pace tonight I tried a filet, well let's just say that when I got done Fido got a talking to. Any advice.

Oops forgot that part. #8 pyrex gas lens. When I get home tonight I'll try again with your suggestion. Thanks

Does the other side of the board have values of components silk screened on it or do you have a schematic of the circuit? You could rebuild that board and use jumpers where the traces are burnt off.

Ok guys I'm new to this and I am struggling. I wanted to video myself but can't figure how to do it just yet so a still pic will have to do for now. I am having trouble starting a bead without washing the edge out, and ending leaves a small crater. It seems when I end I will add an extra dab and loo...

Can you explain what equipment you use to video your arc shots? Camera, Filter lens, etc.

I messed up my description. It should have said bottom to top. Thanks CJ for the tips, I'll give it a try.

Hey guys, The big brown truck dropped off a new 255 EXT this morning and finally got to run a few beads. First four beads on 1/8 plate. Top to bottom: #1 no filler; #2-#4 1/16 4043, 80 amps, 120 hz, 30% clean, 15 CFH. Be critical guys, I know the first one washed the edge a bit, and the last one on ...

Hello from the mountains of West Virginia. I have been a hobbiest for a long time and soon will be retiring from my day job. I hope to ramp up a bit to supplement retirement. The big brown truck dropped off a new 255 EXT this morning, can't wait to fire it up.