At 02:03 AM 3/27/2009, neil N wrote:
>But as I knew, and am learning in a different way, good tools will
>never cure bad technique. (or at least a lack of knowledge)

Or as the old saying goeth: "A poor workman blames his tools."

I had a revelation about welding/cutting when I watched
an...acquaintance, a real weldor, cut two circles in half-inch plate
(for rear spring perches for Dutiful Passage), using my torch.  A
real pleasure to watch him do it free-hand.  His version of "steady
motion" and mine were about 25 arm-twitches different, and the
results were gorgeous.  When I get back to welding again it will be
with that in mind.  That and how to get, and gauge, good
penetration.  It's way too easy with MIG to make nice-looking welds
that really just sit on top of the substrate.

  --
David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'89 Po' White Star "Scamp"