Thanks guys,
I tried to do things the way my work wanted me to, I guess they will have to give me some time and let me do things a bit slower untill Iam able to run faster and hotter.

Greatly appreciated advice and help guys.

I welded some Thread Olets on 4" pipe today, turned amps down from 125 to 105 and it ran alot better, I think I need to turn amps down more still, or move faster. Weld looked alot better though and didnt get that foamy looking puddle. Im going to assume it was the fact i was running to hot for ...

hey, only way to find out is to try it, and even if someone elses approach dont exactly work out for me, I may be able to modify it to work for me. I like trying it all cause as of right now, how im doing it aint working, my roots come out fine. I actually only run my roots at about 80-90 amps with ...

Up or down, 6010 doesn't care. Back the power off a bit. 105A. WFO works in the shop, because there are no mitigating factors like worksite dirt, dust, and wind. My two cents. Steve Thank you, that is what I am going to try Monday, to turn down the amps. Any thoughts on why the puddle may look foam...

Hello, I have started working at a company that pipe welds using 6010 for the whole joint. Im a new welder, and have certs for pipe welding. I am finding out that welding in a classroom setting and welding in a shop is alot different from welding in the field in tight spaces. Okay, here is the probl...