[Chevelle-list] Welding question

[Karl Groves]

I have a Lincoln Electric HandyMiG (#20580) 110V welder and a little Clarke
95E (#WE6490) stick welder.

The MiG welder has been doing a great job at welding my rotisserie (which is
almost complete!).
The Clarke machine just couldn't get good penetration even when we cranked
the power all the way up. I tried 4 different types & sizes of sticks and it
just couldn't do it. It only takes 1/16 or 5/64 sticks, which should have
been my first sign that it couldn't cut the mustard.

So, my question is this: I also have some welding to do on the sheet metal
(floorboards, quarters, etc.) on my Chevelle.  When I weld some practice
pieces with my MiG, it is really hard to keep from burning right through the
material.    I was contemplating selling the stick welder, but now that I
think about it, I was wondering whether I could use it on the sheet metal.

Does anyone else have any experience with this, to offer some insight?

Thanks

Karl Groves
Master Certified CIW
http://www.karlgroves.com 

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