I've got quite the collection of electrodes going, although I think I need more 3/32. I have 3/32" 7018, 5/32" 6011, and 1/8" 6010, 6013, 7014. The vast majority of what I'm practicing on ranges from 1/8" to 1/4" in thickness.

I've made an arrangement with a local welding shop to "borrow" some of their drops. I get a bucket of drops, weld them together and then take them back to swap out for more drops. I figure it's a win/win. I get free scrap to weld on and what they sell as scrap comes back a tiny bit heavier for my efforts. They get the entertainment value of pulling my junk out of the bin and having a few good laughs too.

Ian