I wish I could weld

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I can see I will need a lot more vertical practice, or if not resign myself to welding in just 3 positions - on the flat, perfectly level and horizontal .

Same here, I can weld like a hero on the flat with 7018. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/332374-stick-welded-today-thoroughly-enjoyed.html I have not made a decent looking vertical stick-weld yet though, need some help. Have declined to post photos, would need a "Parental Advisory" symbol to go along with such photos. One problem is I have a MIG, so if theres off-position weld I just use the MIG, but I need to figger out vertical stick in case someday I can't use my "crutch".