Welding pickets

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Hey all,Just wondering if there is a preferred (MIG/TIG/Stick) method for welding pickets? I have a buzz box that I have made rail with, but is there a better or industry standard weld type for railing? I am using 1/2" pickets and 1/4" x 2" solid top and bottom rail. Also, any ideas on amps? I have been welding with X-Ergon 106 sticks at 120 or so amps.My dad-in-law gave me about 40 pounds of the X-Ergon 106 sticks...not sure how they translate in terms of 6011, 7018 etc, but he said they were a good all-purpose stick.Lincoln AC-225
Reply:what size is the rods?100..120 amps is good to about 3/32 size...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Mig would be prefered because of minimal cleanup.  Also, it would be the fastest process for someone doing couple hundred pickets in one day.  Assuming your pickets are solid then stick would work.  Watch for warpage.    If it is a one time deal then go for it, if you doing it  a lot then invest in a mig.
Reply:I know this is an old thread, but what size (amps) mig do you need to weld 1/2" solid pickets to 1/4" channel?-- Bob
Reply:A 180 'size' mig welder (like millermatic 180) would be plenty.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:Thanks for the info, Mike.Would that be using gas or flux-core? I see the Lincoln 180 is only good for 3/16" with gas but can do 1/2" with flux-core.  The Millermatic 180 is spec'd at 5/16" though they don't say which process that is for.