It does help .I will keep that in mind when I start using filler rod.As of right now though I am just trying to run the beads with out filler .

Joey Collier I will edit my original post and add a picture .

Aaron Laughlin I was welding mild steel .I was just trying to get an idea on whether my TIG bead was a decent width . So I could proceed to padding beads .Right now it’s just without filler.

There is a wealth of information for sure.But you are right I do have questions that have been unanswered. I haven’t been able to find the info elsewhere.So I stick around in hopes somebody will finally answer