[stevef]

Hi Christien. I had not used a wire feed welder prior to this project. I had some experience with stick/arc. Did some practice. I used it in gas less mode although using gas is recommended and easier. Most of the time you are either using it in spot weld mode or doing short stitches but you still get some spatter from the arc My job wasn't as professional looking as some of the threads on this site but I'm happy with the results. I guess it it took me a couple of weekends, although at a fairly leasurely pace. As with any job like this the prep and fitting is the long lead and tedious stuff. Get a 10,000rpm wire wheel for a small angle grinder to clean off the undercoat at the cuts and welded surfaces etc. Do lots of search on this site cos that's what gave me the confidence I could handle it. Let us know what you decide, glad to be of assistance