Each of the shock plates has 7 welds on it and I was throwing parts away since I couldn't get 7 good beads out of my welder. I've been fighting the welder for a few days then I finally figured out that the contact tip had worked itself loose. Once I tightened that back up the welder starter working perfectly. Had me pulling my hair out and cost me some time and and bunch of scrap. The recycle can will be heavy this week!