OK, The main purpose for getting this was to weld a go kart frame. Can you make some economical recommendations about the sort of welder and specific model I could try. I need to have it powered by 110v ac. So if I understand you correctly I might be able to learn how to deal with the welder I have....

I think I can make this machine do what I want. I just wish I'd have known it was an AC welder. Now I know that accounts for all the splatter. Damn, I would have definitely spend the extra 80 bucks to get the DC model. Do you think wire from a different name brand would make a difference? Also, ther...

OK, this thing isn't total crap. Take a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBiBztRTvC0

Would it be possible to use a stick welder rod on the flux core machine. Like attach a clamp to the hot side(flux core) side. Will any stick welder do. I saw one at Walmart for 89$

Welder is the Harbor Freight basic entry level $100 flux core arc welder. It has low and high. I set it to high. Wire feed speed set to 5 out of 10. Metal is 1/8" thick hot rolled steel. I was joining it to a large L bracket. No idea what the L bracket is made of. The other picture is where I t...

OK let me start my saying I am an absolute beginner. I have attached 2 pictures of my flux core arc welding attempts.