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One of the more common mistakes novice welders make is having too much stickout (3/4 inch or more). Generally, maintain a stickout of 1/4-3/8 inch. A short stickout helps ensure a good start. Here's a tip: Hold your snips at a 45-degree angle from the edge of the nozzle, cut the wire, and you'll automatically get about a 3/8-inch stickout.
Welding Guide - The Garage Guy's Guide To Welding

 One of the more common mistakes novice welders make is having too much stickout (3/4 inch or more). Generally, maintain a stickout of 1/4-3/8 inch. A short stickout helps ensure a good start. Here's a tip: Hold your snips at a 45-degree angle from the edge of the nozzle, cut the wire, and you'll automatically get about a 3/8-inch stickout.  View Related Article

 

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