crystallographic,
Yes, I think sometime in jan-feb would work O.K. for me, snow permitting.
Confirmation that the flux existed is exciting, I'd love to attempt some Ti welds with custom flux. Have you looked at this patent:
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20070125986A1/en
Might be a good starting point for those interested.
Your lamp bucket welds are very impressive! The unfinished weld looks very nice, almost a shame to blend it. I suppose I will have to make something and post it now as well!
Thanks for the welcome!