6010 vs. 6011

[BufordBoone]

Thanks, to all.

My main interest in this started as I looked at Everlast welding machines. Aside from price and the ability to run 6010 rods, I don't see much difference between the 140 ST and 200 ST.

This made me wonder if the ability to run 6010 was worth the $120 difference.

If I'm missing something, let me know.

 

[nybirdman]

1/8"6010 and 3/32"7018 run at the same (DC) settings(around 100 amps);pipe-fitter standard for many years.
I have burned thousands of pounds of 6010,works thru rust,paint,gapped pipe joints.
Nuclear work demands heli-arc first/second pass then 7018.

 

[Jeepnford]

Thanks, to all.

My main interest in this started as I looked at Everlast welding machines. Aside from price and the ability to run 6010 rods, I don't see much difference between the 140 ST and 200 ST.

This made me wonder if the ability to run 6010 was worth the $120 difference.

If I'm missing something, let me know.

I think you'll be fine with 6011. If you feel comfortable spending the extra money for the 6010 machine, I've rarely regretted buying up.

 

[bdog]

I burned a ton of 6010 and 6011. 6011 was my go to rod until about 8 years ago when I got a DC welder. Nothing wrong with a 6011. For basic farm type repairs I don’t think you would notice the difference. I honestly can’t tell you why I even switched they weld pretty darn similar to me. I just started buying 6010 because I could and have used them since.

 

[RNeumann]

Thanks, to all.

My main interest in this started as I looked at Everlast welding machines. Aside from price and the ability to run 6010 rods, I don't see much difference between the 140 ST and 200 ST.

This made me wonder if the ability to run 6010 was worth the $120 difference.

If I'm missing something, let me know.

Only if you have a specific engineering/specification need for 6010. Millions of good field repairs are done with 6011 and millions more learned with 6011 and 6013. Both 6010 and 6011 have the same stated strength and both “dig” into the metal well.

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

There's more built into the 200ST as far as performance capability. You get better duty cycle in the sweet spot of the 1/8" range, larger rod capability and more arc force capability, along with better arc starting.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

If someone is giving away 50lb of old welding rod it is more likely to be 6010.