So far this is a great value for money welder. I have no plans to use the gas MIG function as I bought it for outdoor use on smaller projects. This machine welds very smoothly as it is an inverter machine. There is no unthinkable amount of spatter when using cored wire, and arc stick welding is just as smooth. I have other welders but I wanted something small, light and portable and this unit ticks all the boxes. I've burned a couple of 1/16" 6013 rods at 40 amps, a couple of 3/32" 6013 rods at 60 amps. I will use flux wire for the lighter material. The cables could be longer, but for what you get for this price, it's worth it. Edit: For people who haven't been able to set up the arc properly and are wondering if they got their wires polarity set correctly?