thanks so much. I too, look forward to hearing of a solution!

using weld cooler specific glycol coolant

yep, 20 Torch on a bernard cooler. Using either .040" or 1/16" tungsten

I'm having some real trouble with poor arc initiation on my Syncrowave 350. At low-mid amperage the machine just doesn't like to start an arc and spits all over the place. I'm welding a lot of really thin (.028" - .035" max) 304, 4130 and some .065" 6061. Same thing in both AC and DC....