For starters, understand that the lifting platform is supposed to provide a solid, secure area for lifting - it is supposed to be capable of taking the pounding of heavy weights being dropped from arms' length overhead, day after day, and it needs to provide a sure-footed area for doing your lifts.
Class K welding cable is the most commonly used. Your standard welding cable is 30 AWG stranded and is available in a red or black jacket. Class K cable is commonly used for stationary welding jobs. Item (sold by the foot) O.D.
One of the most common types of arc welding is shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), which is also known as manual metal arc welding (MMAW) or stick welding. An electric current is used to strike an arc between the base material and a consumable electrode rod or stick.