Got in some practice time with it today, and ya going to  like this stuff for general fab work. Made another organizer for bar/round stock out of scraps & cutoffs I've  been hoarding, and tired of tripping over. The schedule 80 pipe pieces are from a smoker build from 10 +years ago....time for it to be put to use! This wire is hot and really digs in. Made no attempt to clean this metal, and it welded great and still very little spatter. 

With you 100% on trucks Sam, good fix! I plan to do whatever it takes to keep my 2008 F-350 on the road. Been paid  for from day one, doesn't require DEF, and no way in hell I'm spending $60-$80K on a replacement. I'd put a new motor in it, rather than replace it. Bet that access road to the water tank is fun after a rain, or some snow melt!

Good to hear the 1st round of chemo went well. Attitude is a big thing, and it certainly looks like he's got that nailed down. Kick its ass Jody!

Hoping for the best for Jody and your family. Have learned a lot here, and thank you for it. Positive vibes headed your way.

Matt Hayden That miter saw/folding stand is a nice combo for my small shop space. Out of the way when not in use, and at a comfortable work height, when you set it up. Super fast repeatable angle settings, and a great clamping system. 

Been really happy with the Evolution saws I've owned. Had the one like Matt demo'd, and recently sold it to a friend and upgraded to their new mitering chop saw( on a mobile stand ). It's been awesome. I've found their blades to last a good long time, if you do as Matt suggested. Use the right blade for the right material, and ease into the cut. I'd also add, allow the blade to spool up to full speed before starting the cut.

No worries Matt, I posted the question in the wrong place, and then added the tag so you'd see it after the fact. Thanks for the reply. Appreciate the info and glad to hear I wasn't seeing something unusual. I'll experiment with a little higher voltage and kick up the wire speed on some more 2F's and see what it looks like. Also need to cut and etch some vertical and overhead samples I did at 25/250 and see how they compare to the 2F samples. Thanks again!

Thanks Shaun. I too prefer to push for the same reason you cited. Also using it on the same machine, a MM255. Will have to run some more beads on coupons, and do a cut and etch to see how the nuggets compare.

They liked the two test mules, and gave me five brand new ones to get the same treatment. It pained me to burn off the spotless powder coating, but with so many cracks and crevices to hide in, there's just no other way to get all of it. Used ER70S-6 this time, and a #8 Furick clear cup.

Thanks. As much as I like welding with 309/312 filler, I'll probably switch to plain old ER70S-6 for the good parts. I have concerns about the gap in the inside butt weld allowing the back side of the weld to sugar.