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Realistically, what is the thinnest gauge of steel one can
satisfactorily weld using an arc (stick) welder before blowing holes
makes it next to impossible? (I'm not talking about some time-served,
fully skilled, coded bloke with all the certification; just an
experienced DIYer.)

ta

Car metalwork is no problem, except where it's rusted to thinneess.
That's well under 1mm, but I don't know what size.

With a stick welder, rather than MIG?

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