Dec 14, 2004 · 6013 is a great rod, the meterial you are welding requires a little more cleaning that with a 6011 it is worth it!

Dec 15, 2024 · In order to test some 1/4" plate, I tried 115A (DCEP) with 1/8" 6013 rods on my 220V multi-function box (TIG, MIG, Flux-core, stick) and it seems to puddle quite well. 6011 rods seemed …

May 21, 2010 · Havent used 6011 yet, hear its similar to 6010, whipping rod. 6013 has a medium slag that curls up, has minimal penetration and looks good. Im told its a repair rod designed for sheet …

Jan 20, 2017 · I have an AC only Tomb Stone and I am trying to develop the skills for welding thin mild steel (less than 1/8") using 6013. If I look at Hobart E6013 3/32" rods the recommended currant …

Feb 24, 2013 · Rods used 6011 and 6013 around 125amps 1/8 rod by 14 and metal thickness about 1/4 of an inch....probably less 1st and 2nd pics are 6011 3rd pic being 6013's Been using these metals …

Nov 27, 2012 · A good 7018 like Excalibur will weld beautiful and with a low learning curve compared to 6013. A cheapo 7018 (Hobart) will run like fidos butt and you'll curse while throwing rod. Try some …

Jan 25, 2016 · Which is the preferred polarity for 6013 1/8 rod? Welding on 1/4 carbon steel plates lap/butt/t joints. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nov 6, 2021 · As to 6013 vs 7018 - personally I don't weld anything with 6013 that I care about. The only 6013 I have around is 3/32" that I have on-hand just to use for sheet metal. However, for thinner stuff …

Oct 1, 2012 · Novice; hobby welding with: Mostly 6013 and some 6011, using 1/16" (ugh), 5/64" and 3/32" rods, On 1/8", 3/16", some occasional 1/4" flat stock, some rebar and 1/4" to 1/2" rod stock. For …

First, check your polarity; you need reverse polarity for stick on your machine. 3/32 6011 should run 40-85 amps. Stick welds can and will be flatter than MIG. 100 amps is right on for 1/8 6013, which is an …