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Howdy back in black,
You sure don't know much about welding, dude. Get your buddy to teach you alittle.
I'm a shade tree welder and I do a pretty good job at it. 
Stick/arc welding is alot stronger than tig. Tig is better for stuff like thin wall 4130 tubing like on a Nascar chassis or custom airplane frame. But for thicker material like 3/8" or thicker mild steel, stick is the only way to get enough penetration. Plus with a stick/arc welder you can weld aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. You just need the right rod.
Paul
P.S. do you know what a buddy in the Navy is? A buddy is a guy that goes to town and gets 2 BJ's and brings you back 1. 
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