Also as someone pointed out above I am considering picking up a stick welder at some point I've heard different people say they are good to learn on so I might go grab a used one of those Lincoln AC225's that everyone seems to have.

Thanks to everyone who has posted a reply! This has helped steer me in the right direction definitely. I have dont some more practicing since (and installed a dedicated circuit so I never have to worry about blowing the breaker anymore...). I believe I have gotten notably better since the original p...

Hey all, I got a Zeny (cheap) flux core welder awhile back and I've been trying to learn how to do some basic welds with it on steel. Recently, I bent the neck of my tow dolly and need to replace the bent section of steel with fresh tube. I have been practicing all day at doing some basic welds and ...