Good info on the profax option.

Andrew was definitely leaning the torch back quite a bit.  I noticed it too while editing.  It seems to help the bead lay down flatter for lack of a more technical explanation. Andrew is a beast.  thanks for the props

great job Sam

Great job Brad

glad you enjoyed it. 

thanks Paul.  they sure are a hand rod to have for a lot of reasons

Thanks Martin,   I think I had pretty good instructors in welding school but they didn't go into details either.  

thanks Martin, I am not really sure how much more it occurs on plain grades without the low carbon. Might do a live call and go into carbide precipitation a bit deeper. 

That pipe superintendent was kind of an ass and fortunately stayed in his office most of the time.

I don't remember what the procedure called for since it was over 30 years ago but buffing with a 3m fiber wheel before welding was standard practice.

strength should be similar.  

welcome