cj737 wrote:6011 is much easier to run in my opinion.

That is what I use . . . still learning to how to use it

I use a GoPro Session 5 with a gold #10 lens tape on the front. I am still working on my distances, but you can see that I am welding. I use two of them for my YT channel, but have not reached perfection yet. I hope this helps.

Learning to prop your hand while holding the electrode is a tricky bit. Not only must you be supported, but you also need to have the freedom to move along AND move closer to the work as the rod is consumed. Welcome to Stick! A good trick when starting out is to clamp a piece of angle iron along th...

Hello Friend, When I was searching for a welder, I concluded that a Stick machine fits my needs the best. Indoor and outdoor capabilities was a priority. Also, the machine I have is 110/220v and DC. Your metal choices and the kinds of things you mentioned in your post suggest a Stick machine may fit...

Welcome Tim . . . with your experience, I am sure you have something to add . . .

Welcome . . . I am sure you will move to the MIG or Stick method in the future. I started on Stick, although very challenging, I am loving it . . . hope to see some of your projects!

Welcome . . . I ended up here due to Jody's YT videos . . .

Welcome Sir....

Sounds like my experience today. . . I tried some 3/32 E7018 along with some E6013 . . . It was hard starting the arc on the E7018, but my E6013 seem to work better for me. I was using a Weldpro 155 GD on 220v . . . I was lucky in that the E6013 was perfect because the slag lifted off before I could...

Just a thought . . . start cutting with a metal cutting wheel such as the Lenox or Diablo blades. I stop using cutoff discs for the debris and air pollution reasons. I got tired of cleaning up the mess left by the cutoff wheels.

I hope this helps . . .

Hello from TX . . . . I just started welding 30 days ago . . . hope to learn along with you . . .

[quote="IndyChops"]To begin, I'm a hobbyist welder.

I was having the same problem and turned down my shade lens. I will be adding more lighting as well. Learn a lot from the comments.... I use 3/32 6011 electrodes.

Hello from TX . . . I have found the WTT videos on YT to be helpful; thus my interest in this forum. I am enjoying my Stick/Arc welding journey as of December 1, 2020. I purchased an entry level machine because my interest is to fix/repair my equipment on my property. Not really a fabrication guy. I...