[AT] Welding Advice

[Mike]

Right now it is set with the + hooked to the ground cable and the - goes 
through the wire. I think that is the correct set-up for flux core. I 
was just practicing using some 1/8" angle iron. I think I may be holding 
the tip too far away from the pool. I'm still working my way through 
weldingtipsandtricks site, which is very helpful.

Thanks,
Mike M
On 2/10/2015 4:07 PM, Steve W. wrote:
> Mike wrote:
>> Steve, the problem I'm having with the Hobart 110 welder, is lack of
>> penetration.  Generally, all I do is puddle weld on the surface without
>> biting into the item being welded to.
>>
>> Mike M
> Well as we get older...  OH you meant the welder :-)
>
>
> What are you welding and what do you have the machine set at?
> That machine should be able to handle 3/16" clean steel without an issue.
>
> Polarity correct? If it was set up as a gas unit and you are using it
> with flux core the polarity has to be changed. If it's backwards it will
> lay a pretty bead on top but with no penetration.
>
> Normally flux core runs hotter than the same wire as a solid.
>