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jessicaparker
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Hi, New to welding. I'm retired, so I'm a late bloomer.

Will be staring out with a cheapo 110 inverter stick welder. Looks pretty crappy, but its a start. 3/32 E6011 is a no go - I don't think my little welder has the poop. That and I suck... Anyway, wish me luck!
Thanks
cj737
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Start with 7018 rods; they're much easier to learn on.
Artie F. Emm
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jessicaparker wrote:Anyway, wish me luck!
Good luck! And welcome to the forum!

The mantra for stick welding is, "Use enough amps so the electrode doesn't stick when you hold a tight arc. Then, hold a tight arc." What kind of projects are you working on/have in mind?
Dave
aka "RTFM"
Mike
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Welcome to the forum, Jessica.
M J Mauer Andover, Ohio

Linoln A/C 225
Everlast PA 200
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