Wooster is a pretty good haul from where I live. But ill have to call around to a few places. I know my lws doesnt carry tillman. Theyre all bsx, miller, hobart, and Lincoln. Ill definitely make sure tillman is the next pair I get. Thanks for all the suggestions!

Ill check that out. I know my local supply store doesnt even carry them

If you have the option to set your arc force "dig" on your welder, try running it at about 85 amps and 40-70 arc force

Ill definately have to look into a pair of those. I do have a heat shield that I use. It actually stays on my glove wether in use or not. I do know that using the gloves for anything other than welding can affect the heat transfer so I do have a seperate pair for metal hamdling and grinding. Most of...

Believe it or not with 7018 electrodes, it can make a big difference in the weld. It all has to do with the magnetic fields. Put the clamp at the end youre gonna start the bead at and weld away from it. Itll help it lay better to a point. Most of it is amps and manipulation of the rod

The best way I was shown to tie into the sides in a weave bead is just hold your normal arc length and when you get to the sides pause for about 2 seconds then move back across the bevel. You want some crown in the middle but not much at all. And with a 7018, dont shove it into the weld or plate. Yo...

I attend the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology and im about to start my 2/5g class there. Ive went through 2 sticl glasses already and have tried several different brands of stick gloves. Im just curious on what the best brand isthat aren't all that expensive but will last me a while longer tha...