Iv left it as it is for now but I do plan on experimenting with a little off the shroud. I'm still learning but got a load if scrap steel from work so going to build a cart like you
Yeah I had a go with shaving it down so contact tip was flush. Ran in to real issues with wire burning and sticking on to the tip so I'm also leaving it like it is and concentrating on getting my nozzle as closeto the work piece as poss.
good luck with the cart. illpost upmore pics when im finally finished (hopefully next week