7018 Hater

by Ammo Joe
(Rapid City)

I have a great tip for 7018 starts...grab a handful of them and throw them as far as you can. Then start using 6011's or 6010's.

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Jul 01, 2011
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by: Anonymous

but if you want to succeed in the welding game you MUST be proficient with all welding rods. from the lowly 6013 to the mighty 11018 these are simply tools of the trade that have to be mastered through practice and experience.
Jun 30, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		7018s are good rods
by: j.harvey

I love 7018s they have a really smooth arc and the bead comes out really good its like christmas ur never wut u gunna get till ya chip at it
Jun 30, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		7018s are good rods
by: j.harvey

I love 7018s they have a really smooth arc and the bead comes out really good its like christmas ur never wut u gunna get till ya chip at it
Apr 27, 2011
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by: Ken

You will hate 6010 also if you try to weld cold rolled steel with it. Get used to the 7018.
Apr 19, 2011
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by: CWI

If you hate 7018 electrodes you are obviously having problems laying down a good pass. Have you considered maybe you are doing something wrong? The problem may be your technique, condition of electrode, or machine. If you are a welder you probably realize if a job is to be welded to Code than there is a procedure to follow. What do you do if the procedure stipulates 7018?
Jan 30, 2011
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by: Nick

60 series rod contains more brittle metal than 70. In this buisness it's not all about welder prefference. I love 7024 rod but you can't weld out of position with it.
Jan 13, 2011
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by: jonathan seig

i agree i hate 70-18 too and i love 60-10 and 11s f-70-18
Aug 02, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		when it positively has to work
by: j.w. stoll, jr

all welding rods don't work for all metals. i find when i absolutely have to weld reinforcing rods, 7018 is the way to go. welds with 6010 seem to crack when stressed.
Jun 26, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Easy now....
by: Anonymous

Every rod has a different use and most don't weld exactly the same....if your having a hard time with 7018 but not with 6010 then maybe your 7018 isn't any good...have the rods gotten weld or damp? Does the flux fall off easy?
May 24, 2010
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by: Anonymous

ive burned up hundreds of pounds of them, I like the way they weld. a tip i learned when starting an arc with a used rod, roll the flux off the end with your welding glove, slide the rod along your work and weld away
May 23, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Different Rods
by: Just Mike

Different rods for different purposes. Keep at it, you get there

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