I was a fairly competent stick welder, haven't had any equipment for 20 years.
I bought a cheap 110v MIG about 15 years ago, spend stupid money to get the gas
coverage bottle set-up. I couldn't weld crap with it! It was terrible, I gave
up and put in in a corner.
About 5years ago, I mentioned
I use mostly stick with 6011 or SS rods. I like the 6011 because it
leaves minimal slag and you can make multiple passes easily for
repairs. The SS works on cast iron and unknown alloys. Of course
neither one works well for microwave covers, car fenders or washing
machine covers.
I was
