Lets start a big arguement .....
WHY ??
WHY weld negative ?
Cause ya can't get the torch hotter than the work .
Even in old vac tubes , plate ( aka "anode" cause its + ) gets hotter . They had to heat the cathode ! It was running too cool .
S.S. , tung' negative will keep work hotter than tung' .. works better .
Stick . 6011 . ! AC is the reason for the noise and splatter ! Try H'F' e-welder for $200 . Its very quiet .
Novices notice ,, Stick pos ,, is easier to start .
True , if ya overheat , the stick ,
it sends off electrons easier , but it overheats
the rod , and where are you now !
Lower penetration .
Never use an old 60hz , AC machine , they are difficult to weld with .
Learn on a modern hi-frequency D.C. box .