First thanks for the suggestions on the bench setup. After starting to use the new tools I’m going to opted for separate work areas for the grinder and chop saw, makes things more flexible. I finally got the welder all setup last night and got the time to start “sticking” some pieces of metal together. (Can’t call it welding yet, I still need a lot of practice, practice, practice.)

I did run into an issue with the gas regulator dropping off to 0 cfh during my practice. Before I ask my question here are the equip. and work specs: MillerMatic 175, gas 75/25 Ar CO2. Wire .030 solid. My practice pieces are 1/8 mild steel and I set the machine at the recommended WS of 60ipm and V at 4.5.

I setup the regulator and let it sit for about 10mins with the gas on like the manual said and made sure the dispenser valve stayed constant so no leaks. Turned the adjustment screw to 20-21 cfh as suggested in the manual and began to weld. Lots of spatter and when I stopped I saw that the regulator dropped to 0cfh. I adjusted the regulator up to about 26cfh and started again. This time it seemed to work less spatter and the cfh stayed constant after I stopped. Can anyone tell me if it’s correct for the regulator to drop off when you don’t have enough CFH set or does it sound like something is wrong with the regulator.

thanks