I had a tough time with overhead 7018 when I was first learning. lots of burns and scars. but once I learned to run same amps as flat or horizontal and hold a tight arc, things got easier. | Welding Tips & Tricks

Visit my store at https://weldmongerstore.com for TIG cup Kits, TIG Fingers, Gloves, DVDs, and other quality welding tools. New products being added weekly. Overhead welding with 7018 gave me fits when I was in welding school. But once I figured out that I needed to set the amps to almost as hot as I would weld in flat and horizontal, things went smoother....as long as I used a tight arc. The same goes for 5/32" 7018. And if you have the arc control setting aka "Dig" on some machines, setting it

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