Thanks, Jim gave the same advice and I am back to using .045 Outershield, flipping the material 6 times to balance the welds, and starting with a double V. The results are much better but I'm trying now to use a square butt instead of the double V in order to save time. I'd like to flip it fewer tim...

Jim Yes, a complete weld procedure would be most welcome. The choice of 1/16" wire comes from recommendations of other welders and is actually consistent with Lincoln's recommendations for higher deposition rates to minimize welding time: http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/welding-how...

Greetings, Nice to find this group. I am trying to get good at butt welding 1/4 steel plate before starting on a steel sailboat. Here is where I am now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZXesmcNEJ0 I know I am too aggressive on the length and size of welds on the back side, after the front side is tac...