Stewart, A cigweld ARC, it has to be a stick welder, just checked with a friend here, try the Fuse Wire and don't look at ark, you will not enjoy ARC eyes, it can be painful and in some cases result in Hospital Admission.

I saw Filipina Ladies in Cebu welding a steel Frame building [Mall of Asia] using stick welders, I met one on several occasions socially, she was an excellent welder, we have female welders here also, I have worked with them.

Good luck in sourcing the fuse wire, and good luck with your Project, I am green with envy, one day we might follow, we will see.