so what's the secret or technique for nice looking upside down welds with a mig welder? turning up the wire speed seems to help some but it still sputters and pops and makes stalagtites etc....
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Wear ear protection.
Wear ear protection.
X2!!! Nothing will put the fear of god in you like hearing your ear wax sizzle from molten metal falling in your ear. That was a close call that I hope to never experience again!
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Don't forget ear plugs! It sucks when a ball of red hot metal falls into your ear and your trying to finish your weld before the sizzeling stops and the pain begins.
Go to the Miller Welding website and look at their 'tips' section. They go over welding upside down.
Real men weld upsidedown with thier shirts off and wearing welding gogles instead of a mask!
Like has been said, make sure your materials are super clean. Other than that, just practice and see what works for you.