I was running 1/8" 7018 at 120 amps. dcep I tried rod angles from 90 to slight upward push angle I tried amperage as low as 90 amps up to 135, but mostly 120 I varied travel speed from what I've seen people doing (in so many videos) to so fast it was ridiculous. oddly enough when I worked it do...

Could use some help! My flat, horizontal, and even overhead welds are pretty decent. The more I practice, the better they get. Not so with vertical uphill with 7018. I have watched plenty of videos, I've emulated what I see (CLAMS) over and over and my results still look like a hemorrhoidal nightmar...