1.the first problem is the machine
2. lack of experience
3. 1/4" to 20 gauge isn't the greatest idea and is excessive weight for nothing... 1/8" with a strip of 1/8" angle welded to the outside edge of the rocker is plenty strong to take hits
4. I welded my 1/8" in with .035 wire and flux, burned through maybe 6 times total? It's technique not the wire...
Tack it all the way across and use the "C" pattern
2. lack of experience
3. 1/4" to 20 gauge isn't the greatest idea and is excessive weight for nothing... 1/8" with a strip of 1/8" angle welded to the outside edge of the rocker is plenty strong to take hits
4. I welded my 1/8" in with .035 wire and flux, burned through maybe 6 times total? It's technique not the wire...
Tack it all the way across and use the "C" pattern