My boss got a 50 lb. box of 7018 by 3\16 inch.

(Lancaster, Pa)

My boss got a 50 lb. box of 7018 by 3\16 inch.

I'm going to weld some heavy industrial cardboard shredder. What amperage should I use to work with such a large diameter stick rod?
Thank you for your time, Jack Strothers

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jody here from welding tips and tricks...
200-275 amps. is the range...start at 250 and adjust as needed.

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