I would move away from the 1/8" electrode and drop down to a 3/32" E6010. The smaller puddle will give you greater control. The second item would be that I would go with no more than 1/8" land. Third, with the 3/32" bring your amps up slightly...start your arc away from a tack weld and blow a "key hole" into the root, upon completion of opening the key hole without breaking the arc, slide the rod in deep into the groove so that your arc is actually on the face of the root...you will hear a change in sound once you are in the key hole (trust me you'll know)...with a slightly uphill angle to correct for gravity while in the 2G position simply bring your rod around maintaining the same angulation. You shouldn't have to whip the rod with the key hole technique. Remember: CLAMS Current = Amps arc Length = Your arc gap off the end of the electrode Angulation = What angle you point your rod at Manipulation = how you oscillate the electrode travel Speed = how fast you move around the weld Control those five factors and you will have a perfect weld everytime. Hope this helps, any questions email me. Shawn Barrett AWS Certified Welding Inspector ASNT ACCP Level II UT, MT, PT, RT, VT Career Welder Look on youtube for welding videos, there have some decent ones there.