Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Stick Welding Rods

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Different types of shielded metal arc welding rods. Stick welding rods come in different types for different jobs. The heavy hitters are 6010, 6011, 6013, 7018, and 7024. All of these rods except one can by used with a Buzz Box AC welder.
All but one are all position rods. Can you guess which ones are which? click on the blue hyperlink to learn more.
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[ColtDeltaElite10mm]

I HATE 6011 rods with my little Lincoln AC/DC "Tombstone" welder. Slag removal is a pain in the azz, the bead looks horrible (yes I know it's good for root passes.). 6013 is okay, but one rod you didn't mention was 7014. I'm a new welder, but I've been experiencing with 7014 and LOVE IT! A little bit better penetration than 6013, but easier to control in my opinion.

[pumamattias]

like esab ok rods best or orlikon!

[roberto25721]

here in sweden on my school we learn to weld with 7018

[jjfadisweet]

cnt wait til i get this gd...

[visnevskiscom]

Awesome explanation, thanks.

[Alexboigams]

base on my experience i dont really get a good look on using 6011 you need to cover it wih XX13 or XX18.. we only use it for rooting coz its strongger, it wont easily get crack..

[Alexboigams]

i use 6011 for penetration coz it is much stronger than other rods, and cover it with 6013 or 7018 to have a good look

[chadro85]

@ACHEESEDANISH00 7018 just makes more slag and fills in more smoothly.than the 6011

[ColtDeltaElite10mm]

Awesome video, only from the best in cyber space!!!! WeldingTipsAndTricks kicks everybody's ass! Thanks Jody!

[JesExaVid]

7024 are design to be used in normal polarity, not reverse.