Which Size Stick Welding Electrode Is Best?

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2 жыл бұрын

Big ones, small ones, something in between? Let's find out!
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@andyf1235 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how you come up with your video ideas but I have found many welding searches I have done one of your videos pops up. I am always glad when it does because your videos are always informative and have no fluff or filler. Just a video that delivers what it promises in a timely matter for the subject being covered. Thanks Tim keep up the great work.

@ArcEyeJames 2 ай бұрын

I second this comment!❤

@thomasjefferson6326 Ай бұрын

Good Job Tim 👍🏼Your videos are great, they get to the point and no bullshit. Other welding videos are too complicated, too much info lost and confused.

@crazydavidsmith 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, I cannot express properly through a KZfaq comment how thankful and appreciative I am for your time and effort in making these videos. I've been learning to weld from scratch and your videos have made my learning possible. I'm finding new joy in life building with metal. The time you've taken to share your knowledge has changed my life in a very real and significant way. I never had a "shop" class in school, so your videos give me the gift of "access". I try to pass on the access by educating others and lending tools. Thank you for investing your time in these videos. I'm looking forward to subscribing to your classes when I have the money for it.

@Cobyc5150 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat, learning off my grandpa's old 225 ac stick.

@drak8362 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, I always come back to your videos when I'm practicing, stumped by a stick welding issue, or just generally need some insight on best practices. I sure appreciate what you do.

@fredcharlotte 4 ай бұрын

As someone who's brand-new to this stuff, I bought the courses to help out while I'm taking classes for it, and they've been super helpful, especially since you went to the trouble to put all the notes with them. So....thanks!! :)

@justintasht1067 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video I’ve been wanting to give stick welding ago for a long time and I’ve all ways wondered about the size of the electrode and the difference in them welding wise. Big thanks and great work 👍

@danielchambers1958 2 жыл бұрын

Another great one Tim . . . very good video shots and explanation. You are the Man Sir . . . appreciate you so much!

@luiscblls54 2 жыл бұрын

This video couldn’t have at a better time! Will be buying your courses soon!

@jamesyanku6945 Жыл бұрын

thats actually really interesting, i started with mig but ive gotten to run quite a bit of 6013 around the shop the last few months, i always assumed smaller rod for thinner material bigger rod for thicker, good to know that those small rods get just about the same penetration and gives me a better appreciation for how important amp settings are. when i first started with stick i would crank it to whatever the max setting for the rod was and leave it there for uphill, downhill, flat and overhead. if i blew a hole in something id switch to my mig and think that you just cant weld something that thin with stick, after a month or so i got it dialed in and i can tell just how big a difference there is between 80 and 90 amps etc. being self taugh can be a bitch sometimes but your videos really help, i was stuck on up hill welding up until just about a week ago where i found your video talking about rod angle, got my first half way decent uphill the next day.

@jbuist 8 күн бұрын

You're awesome, man! I bought a stick welder ($60) on Monday and have been gobbling up your videos. My welds look like absolute ass but they're 300% better on Wednesday than Monday. I'm so dorked about this. It seems like freaking magic that any of it works.

@TimWelds 8 күн бұрын

Nice work! It's so fun, you're going to be hooked.

@wyattflp6163 Ай бұрын

Very helpful, clear and to the point, great comparison and info thank you.

@asiasite Жыл бұрын

Very professional work!

@RogierYou 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson!

@jerrygoldfuss466 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks Tim.

@fieldingpoe1303 5 ай бұрын

Good video, good explanation. I was an apprentice welder, and certified as a journeyman the first time with a 7018 in the 6G position. That being said, it is a challenge to carry a larger amount of metal in a vertical weld.

@carolpeak6780 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, You just answered my questions To use small rods for thicker piece of metal Thank you so much for your time to explain

@ralphr9218 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with excellent content, thanks.

@melgross 2 жыл бұрын

You’re coming up with a lot of videos as of late. That’s nice to see.

@catalindregoesc3956 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea to translate dimensions in metric system. Very useful for an european! Thanks.

@Then.72 Жыл бұрын

I’m from the the UK that uses the metric system but I’d say the 1/8” / 10 gauge (3.2mm) because it’s the best positional rod & the most chosen size for using to put a root in with most pipe sizes

@apexcustomsmokers 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video Tim 👍I always switch over to stick from mig if I know the weld is going to be ground down, (I hate doing it but is a necessary evil 😈 sometimes fabricating smokers) due to the higher penetration.

@JohnBrennan-pt9kg 2 ай бұрын

Cant beat AC for running large dia rods especially on heavy materials in position. Back in my shipyard days I knew some guys who were wizard's using 5.0mm mild steel rods on vertical butts ,fillets and overhead butts and fillets

@nelsonglass3497 2 жыл бұрын

Great info!

@veemaxx 2 жыл бұрын

I use smaller rod for the root pass because I can get it in closer then bigger rod for the cover/fill passes.

@dariusstack 11 ай бұрын

Your video was very helpful tthank u for explaining how stick welding work I notice it's 3 different size with different #s on it plus I see the difference from all 3 tho 💪💪💪💪

@SuperFunkmachine 2 жыл бұрын

All the welds where good, you might of liked a larger size but each weld had a good spead and bite. There's a good depth of fusion, it's doing it's job, you have to get the mass in the joint an have a good joint plan.

@travis1572 7 ай бұрын

Great info thanks

@peetky8645 2 жыл бұрын

my old lincoln electrode welding lesson book uses 5/32 6010 to weld even thin metal like .125

@michaelshortridge6379 Жыл бұрын

Depends on the application

@melgross 2 жыл бұрын

Oven cleaner works well too, for penetrations tests.

@hosseinjahangard336 Жыл бұрын

Excellent 🙏🏼

@darkside2326 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and amazing presentation! Just one comment on the classification. They don't need the "R". Instead of ER7018 use E7018.

@mikelove9832 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks✌😎

@richardmartini9784 3 ай бұрын

😂Question.. The stick welding course only Anyway I am Oldman and a professional commercial handyman..but I learn slow.. There are quite a few lessons offered.. in the stick only classes. Can I rewatch a lesson as many times as it takes to get pass my thick brain..? Thank you Richard 🎉

@montec6113 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim! Would it be possible for you to review 7014 rod? I am especially interested in its ability to tack weld and I am interested to see how it would perform on sheet metal. Thanks!

@briang3287 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video

@singhweldpro5391 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful vidio nice sir

@jackskalski3699 10 ай бұрын

I love the video. One interesting point you bring up is the engineering aspect of it. I know it's a specialization in itself but perhaps you could make a video either by yourself or invite an engineer to talk general rules of thumb for DIY-ers. For example as a learning home welder I have no intuition if these welds you've shown on the thick plate, if they are ok or not. Your conclusion is that you can use tha smaller electrode on thick stock - I couldn't make that as a DIY. Probably need to find a good welding book as well :)

@shapezula Жыл бұрын

Good god that looks better that what I’m laying down

@ameerm4899 5 ай бұрын

Before your video, I was wondering if I made a mistake about 4mm rods it's 6013 but I think considering your explanation I think it's really fine now. My welding surface is 3mm and 6 mm usually and go up to 18mm for flanges

@norain31 Жыл бұрын

so interesting .Question do electrode packages have a recomended starting amperage on them that you can fine tune into the material your welding. or where is there a chart ? egsample a 7018 rod is between70 or 80 amps say ? I have a big gas welder from auction but just a guess and by golly welder .my electrodes are all in the plastic storage tubes from previous owner.

@peetky8645 2 жыл бұрын

more passes increases heat input and warpage

@user-uh9xk7bm7h 8 ай бұрын

With a 1/8 rod, you can control it better specially on vertical up

@superdragon9293 19 күн бұрын

But i do have a {old school) 225 ac Lincoln i will be firing up in a few days just waiting for a part and we see how that works on these stubborn rods.

@jonahlidov6356 2 жыл бұрын

I tend to find 1/8 inch rods produce more pretty beads

@proof6930 Жыл бұрын

If the pieces are welded together, why is penetration a concern in the Tee joint? If I was gluing parts together or soldering parts together I can see that a larger connection area would give more adhesion force. But since the weld fuses material, unless the filler material has lower tensile strength than the base metal, why would penetration matter. Wouldn't the size of the weld determine the strength the joint, so the rod that can give the weld size needed the be what is important in determining which size rod to use?

@cognac8297 Жыл бұрын

What stick for 4.8 i think is 3/16ths square tubing im going to use the Azzuno Amazon welder to finish welding this 3/16 steel tubing for a utility trailer.

@anthonyfrattalone9937 Жыл бұрын

where do you recommend looking for good quality electrodes? i am new to stick welding. got some electrodes at harbor freight but not sure if they are poor quality or i am just not very skilled yet!

@shawndodd2066 4 ай бұрын

The best rod is the rod that suits the job.

@jimmydickson8854 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim jimmy Aust

@DreamKalibur 3 ай бұрын

Are all stick welding rod the same length? What is that length? I can't seem to find any info on this.

@engjds 7 ай бұрын

Is it possible to weld through slag-holes? they are too tiny to be ground out without spoiling the workpiece.

@ijiliakautomat3950 Ай бұрын

How to weld eutectic + castolin xuper 6055

@duke6353 Жыл бұрын

Hello can 220v maxmeck welding machine weld 7018

@jeffreyjavier6541 8 ай бұрын

Hi sir am from the Philippines and I am doing some DIY stuff and a beginner when it comes to welding. ..i would like to ask the best size of rod for a 1.5mm thick metal and the right amper Thank you and I hope you can see this comment.. Godbess more power to your chanel

@superdragon9293 19 күн бұрын

No luck my 6011 or 7018 rods wont weld they keep sticking and burning up....am i not kicking out enough amps or to much i just cant figure it out...but 6013s burn great between 70 to 80 amps... what do i do ?

@diezelvh4133 Жыл бұрын

Remember people, 120volt amazon welders are rated for 1/16th rods! I've found 6011 1/16 rods to work best for general home purposes.

@travist7845 Ай бұрын

I just welded 1/4” plates with 6013 rods at 55amps using my 12v yesswelder 160 . And this is my first welder

@PercyJackson93 Жыл бұрын

Could this be why I don't have any penetration on my 8mm material fillet welds with 3.2mm 7018 rods? I have been trying everything but once the weld has been ground flush I can see it's not penetrated much at all and a small hammer is all that's needed.

@stevenbodum3405 11 ай бұрын

mostly you cant penetrate deeper than 2mm no matter which electrode. so you have to make a v notch

@CriminologistRWorst Жыл бұрын

Tim, I have a 90amp stick welder to start learning small... Which rods fit best for this size welder?

@woldridgefencing9021 Жыл бұрын

3/32

@charliejones7574 3 ай бұрын

Doesn't that depend on the thickness and make-up of the material being welded

@toddjenest3212 2 жыл бұрын

How many amps is your welder pulling from the wall?

@ralphcrawford9741 Жыл бұрын

As an electrician/"barn-yard welder" I once measured stick current with my clamp-on ammeter and it matched the selected current on my Craftsman "transformer" welder. The 240V supply current measured proportional to the selected welding current. So figure if you select the maximum rated weld current (220A) the welder will draw its full rated 50A from the wall. So 110A welding current would draw 25A from the wall. 70A will draw about 16A from the wall. If you have a 120V "stick" welder, you can double the above wall-supplied currents for the same welding currents. So the maximum welding current you can expect from a 120V "transformer" welder would be 2.2 x 20A = 44A before tripping the house breaker. Not very useful for general metal shop work but maybe enough for "hobby" sheet metal work. Given that most welders have a duty cycle limit for higher welding currents, and circuit breakers take a minute or more to trip at their rated current, you could probably push the weld currents a bit higher in short bursts of usage at either supply voltage. I'm guessing that you could get more available and usable welding current from a "modern" "inverter" welder (the newer smaller ones that weigh about 1/4 of an older "transformer" welder). If you use "the wife's" 30A 240V dryer outlet for your occasional welding you will be limited to about 120A welding current before tripping the "house" breaker. This has often proven enough capacity for the renter, small shop and "barnyard" occasional welder. Obviously its hard to beat a fully equipped shop if you are lucky enough to have one. This is limited experience. If others have better information, feel free to comment.

@fernosan 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on voltage? I see everywhere talking about amperage but if my highschool knowledge doesn't fail me, the power is totally dependent on voltage too, and the same manufacturer have different voltages for different machines. Mine is 59V so technically even the ballpark you advise should be adjusted. Am I missing something?

@slamdunk6170 2 жыл бұрын

I think stick welders use 120 or 240 volts and you adjust the amps accordingly,,on mig welders you can adjust the volts but its usually nowhere near 120.

@fernosan 2 жыл бұрын

@@slamdunk6170 sorry if I was not clear, I mean voltage output (usually DC) not input (AC)

@MegaNailman Жыл бұрын

👍

@commietube4273 8 ай бұрын

👏🏻

@rondg2 2 жыл бұрын

glad it missed your eye

@user-uh9xk7bm7h 8 ай бұрын

On your well why don’t you bring it when you almost get to the end bring it back into the world and circle it and pull it out

@drummerman1206 2 жыл бұрын

What hit you in the face buddy?

@rob-artfarmingnz6138 Жыл бұрын

What happened to your face in this video?

@oneangrycanadian6205 Жыл бұрын

No offence but you should have started with the larger electrode first just because the material was cold and you used the smallest rod at the lowest amperage first so the smaller let rose is getting robbed on the penetration lol