In case more info would be helpful: I do not do this for income (obviously) and i don't have a HUGE need for it (i.e. i don't live on a farm or really have a ton of metal repairs) - so its really just for my car projects and hobby That being said - i thought i probably did need to ditch the welder, ...

I am 100% a complete and total noob. I've tried to do my research but that doesn't mean I know anything I've had a harbor freight flux core welder (the cheap $100 one) for about a year now and I'm struggling to get good welds I read and hear all the time puddle control is the key - but i can't see t...