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Beginner in St Louis

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When I say beginner I mean...GREEN. I have a 110 and a 220. 110bis an old Craftsman 100AC infinite Amp Arc Welder. The 220 is a Chicago Electric 225 amp arc welder. Couldn't wait to try my 225! Ground an od bedframe bare to get a good ground. Laid flat. Plugged it in cranked it to 160 output amperage. Grabbed a 6013 ....got down to metal. Sticking everywhere....my weld was not pretty...to embarrassed to show here. My question. #1 Can somebody explain the difference of what 60 amps does versus 225 amps.

2 what is a common item to use as practice metal.

3. What rod would you recommend for being a beginner!

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