What size cable should I use for a stinger or whip or whatever you call it?

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New to welding,  inherited an old (1934) AC stick welder  285 amp.  with about 40 feet of leads, don't know the  size of the leads   no markings on them,  but from the size of the cable I would guess they are  2-0.   I want to add about 20 ft. of flexable stinger to both and was wondering what size cable can I use?  I have never welded anything above 180 amps.  and  I  was  wondering  if I could use  # 2 , of should I go with #1 gauge cable.  I only do  farm and hobby welding  most 1/2 inch thick and under.  Mostly 1/8 inch  rods , 6011,6013,7014,7018.mike
Reply:A 20' whip of #2 will be fine."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:#2 here as well.
Reply:For the last couple years I've been using a 30-feet long whip of this #4 red lead from ebay, but I rarely go over 130-amps, or I switch to wire feed. Here is a welding lead chart. http://www.ebay.com/itm/200407572333...3%26ga4m%3DT10http://www.islandsupplywelding.com/w...le-chart-3.htmDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400