Many good ideas on the re-wiring, again thanks to all. I will start with isolating one existing 110v. plug and garage outlet for heavier duty use, with only the welder plugged in. I found an unused small AC room circuit and plug, not used most of the year during the day. Tried that and did not pop the circuit, good news. I can have one heavier breaker installed and set where I can most likely use it as needed later. I see where fire coverage also is presuming all wiring to code, don't want to lose that out here in the woods. Welding always throws serious sparks, so gotta watch that part too.
Harbor Freight for the wire feed 110v. welder. Flux core wire coil from Home Depot spatters a lot, but might be my ugly technique for now. A short course at the local college will help that part. The HF auto helmet is super, wouldn't weld without it. A super duty 2/0 extension cord works on the boat charger, and welder too, a bit more convenient. I had an old aluminum outdoor table frame with broken glass top – now cut down to fit 2'X 3" heavy steel mesh top, with a smaller 1/4" solid steel welding plate – still light enough to move where needed and a good height to weld from, while seated and well braced. Might find one of those at a recycle place by the pound. The heavy weight steel mesh top helps keep it movable,
Later, Cal
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