[jessicaparker]

Hi, New to welding. I'm retired, so I'm a late bloomer.

Will be staring out with a cheapo 110 inverter stick welder. Looks pretty crappy, but its a start. 3/32 E6011 is a no go - I don't think my little welder has the poop. That and I suck... Anyway, wish me luck!
Thanks

[cj737]

Start with 7018 rods; they're much easier to learn on.

[Artie F. Emm]

Anyway, wish me luck!

Good luck! And welcome to the forum!

The mantra for stick welding is, "Use enough amps so the electrode doesn't stick when you hold a tight arc. Then, hold a tight arc." What kind of projects are you working on/have in mind?

[Mike]

Welcome to the forum, Jessica.