Why not much call for Stick?

[dannyp]

i can go for weeks without burning a rod, bt wouldn't be without a stick welder.

it weighs 6kg dosent take up much space in the corner, pick it up with a box of rods and extension lead and your good to go.

use it in the workshop occasionaly if the mig wont reach and its to much hasstel to move it. and also nothing beats it on cast repairs

 

[Chickenjohn]

if u learnt on a stick oil cooled welder and allso have oxy acetylene gas welding gear u would see why gas weldings far neater and versatile than mig .it may be slower but u dont have to grind the welds when there finished and if u are proficient its not much slower . the only reason mig is more popular with diy is most dont want the bottles or the hassle of renting them or borowing them + mig is easier to learn

All true! I use Oxyacetylene at college whenever I can for panel repairs, but at home Mig is the best choice. I'm worried about the insurance implications of having big oxyacetylene and oxygen gas cylinders at home.

 

[PhillipM]

TIG inverter + a few sticks strapped to the side for mobile jobs = win.