Help Welding a Welder Cart

[arvidj]

(09-16-2012, 06:10 PM)EdK Wrote: Rick,

I bought the welder new a couple of years ago and I'm the only one that has used it. I haven't even run a half a spool through yet, (that would be the small spools, not the 8" spools.)

On 1/8" steel, is it better to push or pull the torch or does it even matter? I've only used the pulling method so far.

Ed

I am sure Rick will provide the correct answer but half way down this page gives the ubiquitous "either will work - it depends on what you want for an outcome" answer.

I prefer push because (a) nothing I am doing is 'structural' in nature so reasonable penetration is adequate and (b) I feel I get a better view of what is going on.

Arvid