Made with a ReadyWelder II using flux core wire. The victim was a piece of 1/8" plate. Power was supplied by two poor OEM Jeep batts that had been retired from automotive duty by the Blue Top Optimas.
These are my first ever welds, so I appreciate any criticism regarding technique. I used a 30-45 degree drag angle. Distance was a bit harder to judge. Never froze the wire to the work though.
Current and voltage looked to be a little excessive as I was penetrating all the way through with a little bit of drip. I don't quite know why I have cratering around the edges of the end of the beads.
What did I learn?[list=1][*]MIG welding is fun![*]MIG is very forgiving![*]Welding with batts and this MIG gun in the field is probably very doable[*]I have a lot more to learn[/list=1]
Now, batt welding is very interesting and useful, but I think I'd like to eventually get an AC/DC CC/CV stick welder to attach this thing so I can weld with a bit more control of the current/voltage. The garage is getting a new 100 amp subpanel with 240V for goodies.
Suggestions needed on:[list=1][*]stick welder[*]compressor[*]plasma cutter (probably some time down the line)[/list=1]
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