You can work a small machine past its capabilities no doubt, ive done it in the past, but it comes with experience. Smaller wire, pre heating, beveling, open roots etc, the reason we argue the fact constantly is people get a false positive of the capabilities of there machine. Alot of people just buy a machine and jump on the first bit of advise that suits there needs and they are off to the races with the "thats exactly what i wanted to hear" advise. Factory welds on most shlt are garbage for sure, but they are usually undercut and sloppy. Heres the differance between both. Undercut and sloppy means the equipment comes home still hanging. Cold lap means shlt is gone, on the highway, in a field, on someones head, or breaks off the back of a atv going up hill and crashes into your son with a pole saw hanging out of it that was following you. They serve a purpose no doubt, but just not for what most people believe. Dont be so quick on judging comments or advise.
