[johnk]

All good pointers from everyone. I have been working quite a bit and haven't gotten the time to get practicing. The machine seems very smooth to use. I really haven't done any stick welding since I was in the service 40 yrs ago. My little 110 mig has seen a ton of use though. I'll get back to practicing and post some more pics. I think after 10 pounds of rods or so I'll get the hang of it. Maybe I'll try the reading glasses under the helmet so I can see better.....How can you tell the amount of penetration? By the height of the bead? The metal was cherry hot as I was welding so I just kind of figured the penetration was there...Porosity is more obvious I think...