On 13/11/2018 18:19, Chris wrote:
Hi all,

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.)

An experienced DIYer would use MIG for thin steel. Even gas-less is
better than stick.

Stick is ok for 2mm and thicker. 1mm and you're limited to pseudo spot
welds with stick but a dream with MIG.