I reduced the power way below what it says on the chart for 14 guage. Good choice. I might try it again at the lowest power to see if I can work a little slower.
Reduced the wire speed. Bad choice. The wire won't melt and apply any slower. The other side looks ok, but it is worse than this side. I turned the wire speed back up for this side.
I cranked up the Argon to 30CFM. I think this was a good choice. My thought was more gas might keep the weld cooler and reduce burn through. I think it worked as well as can be expected.
Interestingly I think the start of the weld looks pretty good, and the end is what looks bad. Usually the reverse of what I get when welding steel.
It is not a pretty weld but I think it will hold ok, and I am not unhappy for my very first attempt. Now I'm gonna chuck it up in the vice and try to beat it apart with a hammer. I think the first 3/8 to 1/2 inch from where I started actually looks pretty good.
Bob La Londe