gerard
Veteran Member
I'm taking a boces welding class and just bought a Lincoln ac235 stickwelder for "farm" welding. Does anyone have any advice on good rod types to have on hand for this type mild steel welding maybe up to 3/8 inch max, usually less? I've run different types rod's in class and was thinking some 6013 for penetration and either 7014 or 7018 as a finish weld. Also I assume I have to get different thickness's depending on what I'm welding. Any generic advice/real life experience appreciated to a novice welder! (Yes, I wanted a mig but just couldn't justify the cost!!)