Those Lincoln tombstones are pretty hard to kill. I don't see an AC-DC toggle or plug-in cables, so I'm guessing AC only...like mine.
For an easy to run rod that will be strong enough for a lot of things, pick up some 7014. If you decide that you need the strength of 7018 rod, they make an AC version that is easier to run on AC-only welders. You can do a lot with 3/32, thought 1/8 is nice for thicker stuff. You can even weld small stuff with the 1/16 rods, though I don't think I'd go as small as auto sheet metal.
I highly recommend getting an autodark helmet, even one of the cheap HF ones. Makes the learning process a lot easier without having to remember to nod your head or flip the faceplate and lose where you are.
There's a couple of sharp cookies over on the welding forum with some great advice. Also, Jody at Old School Stick Welding still Rules. 6011, 7018, anyone? does a pretty good job of explaining stuff and showing what he is doing in the videos.
For an easy to run rod that will be strong enough for a lot of things, pick up some 7014. If you decide that you need the strength of 7018 rod, they make an AC version that is easier to run on AC-only welders. You can do a lot with 3/32, thought 1/8 is nice for thicker stuff. You can even weld small stuff with the 1/16 rods, though I don't think I'd go as small as auto sheet metal.
I highly recommend getting an autodark helmet, even one of the cheap HF ones. Makes the learning process a lot easier without having to remember to nod your head or flip the faceplate and lose where you are.
There's a couple of sharp cookies over on the welding forum with some great advice. Also, Jody at Old School Stick Welding still Rules. 6011, 7018, anyone? does a pretty good job of explaining stuff and showing what he is doing in the videos.
