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by Migwelder
Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Mig puddle observation obscurity
Replies: 18
Views: 5920

Re: Mig puddle observation obscurity

Funny, After I had completed a couple of projects, I don't have the original problem anymore. I think I was trying too hard to see the weld puddle details all of the time, which apparently came down to "I was just trying too hard". After getting the knak of seeing a good start and listenin...
by Migwelder
Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Mig puddle observation obscurity
Replies: 18
Views: 5920

Re: Mig puddle observation obscurity

Hi, I tilt the torch to about 15 degrees ( left handed) and drag to the left with my head on the far right , up close and can see the weld puddle nicely. If I push, it's the same, 15 degrees, push with my head tilted to the right close up. Maybe your electronic mask setting is too high. You may wan...
by Migwelder
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Mig puddle observation obscurity
Replies: 18
Views: 5920

Re: Mig puddle observation obscurity

I was in the same boat as you. After almost 40 years of TIG, gas and stick I had trouble seeing what I was doing with MIG. For me it was partly wearing bifocal glasses... by the time I got my eyes focused I had already shot out 5 feet of stinkin' wire. With a little practice you'll find it quickly ...
by Migwelder
Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Mig puddle observation obscurity
Replies: 18
Views: 5920

Re: Mig puddle observation obscurity

Dave, sometimes it comes down to positioning yourself for a better view. Tilt your head to the left if you are right handed and MIG welding, to the right if sticking. I know it sounds rediculously simple but it is common. Obviously welding in a flat position is easiest way to test the head tilting ...
by Migwelder
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Mig puddle observation obscurity
Replies: 18
Views: 5920

Re: Mig puddle observation obscurity

Maybe it's just me. I have no problems with seeing the puddle using stick. I can see the puddle using push method with the mig but sometimes it is just not clear, where as using stick welding it always has been. Don't get me wrong, I really like this welder and use it a lot. It is so handy! It's one...
by Migwelder
Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Mig puddle observation obscurity
Replies: 18
Views: 5920

Mig puddle observation obscurity

I have welded many years with stick and gas. Bought my first mig Welder (Miller) and found, which I have never seen any reference to on welding sites, the big problem with mig is actually seeing the puddle. The cone of the welder pretty much obscures it. I have a auto darkening helmit (Miller) and t...