Thanks! This helps me a lot. I'll probably go with 8 gauge.

I've never welded, but I'm gonna learn stick. Bought a Miller Thunderbolt 225 AC for $75. Rough shape (dirty). I'm restoring it (New power cord, new electrode holder, new ground clamp). I have a 30 amp breaker I run my generator off of. I made a cord (4 prong) from outlet to generator. Can I run thi...

I'm interested in stick welding. Never welded before but have researched a lot. Today I finally bought my first welder, Miller Thunderbolt 225 for $75. Looks kinda rough but it's supposed to work. Can't find the serial number but it has JA-21 on top. I now need a helmet and rods. I'm early 40s, but ...