On Jun 5, 10:18*am, bildan wrote:
On Jun 5, 8:00*am, mhorowit wrote:

I'm at my welding table practicing welding with a new torch, and I've
found myself burning thru the metal. I've been correcting the error
by *filling in the metal with filler and continuing with the exercise..

Can I do the same to correct a "run away hole" on real work? - Mike

There are certainly better welder than me on this group to advise you
but I'll give it a try.

Possibilities:

1. Your gas pressure is too high and you are blowing holes in the
metal. *Try using a smaller flame and working slower.

2. You aren't quick enough in pulling the flame back when you see the
metal starting to boil and spark. *If you see that, the heat needs to
be reduced NOW. *The only way to quickly reduce heat is remove the
flame.

Learning to weld it fun if a little frustrating. It brings out the
inner child - with pyromaniacal tendencies.

Thanks; any idea if I can "fill in my gaps" when off the practice
table? - Mike