6011 Break test.

[Shield Arc]

1/8-inch Hobart's 335A 6011, took 8-blows from a 4-pound hammer.

 

[deereman75]

That is basically the only rod I use (I layed my first bead with it) I am going to try to work afterschool with our tombstone to try and get a weld as good as that. (that will take a while, I normaly can bread my welds with 3 or 4 blows with a 2 pound hammer)

 

[Shield Arc]

I like these welds better, but they are 6010.

 

[deereman75]

6010 is only for dc, right?

 

[Shield Arc]

6010 is only for dc, right?

Yes sir!

 

[deereman75]

I have never been able to make a 6013 work well for me, they just cause a ton of splatter and make a mess, any tips?

 

[Shield Arc]

I'm not a fan of 6013 myself. Sometimes it will run better on DCEN, not sure I've ever tried it on AC or not. Only things I can suggest is to keep a close arc length, and more rod angle than you would with 7018 or 6011.

 

[deereman75]

Ahhh ok, I have been trying to use it like a 6011, I cant seem to be able to keep a close enough arc.

 

[dstig1]

6013 should be very easy to run. If you are having problems with what you have, go find a small 1-2 lb box of another brand of 6013 and try that. It should lay down so easy as to make you look like a genius welder, IMHO (not that my opinion counts for much in the welding world). Just strike and draaaaaggggg

 

[moored4]

thanks Shield Arc! A couple nice post on some testing! :thumbsup:

 

[deereman75]

I have a 5 lbs box of air liquied 6011 and 6013. I have been using the 6013 like the 6011, so I think that is my problem. When I have tried to drag it, I cant get a close enough arc. I am sure the problem is me, because they are quality rods, and I am not a quality welder.:laughing:

 

[MrBobcat230]

I have a 5 lbs box of air liquied 6011 and 6013. I have been using the 6013 like the 6011, so I think that is my problem. When I have tried to drag it, I cant get a close enough arc. I am sure the problem is me, because they are quality rods, and I am not a quality welder.:laughing:

Keep practicing you'll get there. I was about you age when my dad showed me how to weld. 6013 was all he had on hand. Then somebody gave him some really nasty 6011 which I had to use after that. The welder was a ac tombstone. Good Luck http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/smilies/new/laughing.gif

 

[deereman75]

I learned with the 6011, and I am fine at holding the arc, I just need to work on travel speed. It is just a matter of figuring out how to drag the 6013, I will have to try it when I can.

 

[MrBobcat230]

I learned with the 6011, and I am fine at holding the arc, I just need to work on travel speed. It is just a matter of figuring out how to drag the 6013, I will have to try it when I can.

In every post , video and article I've read the all say the same thing watch the puddle not the arc. You'll have that eureka moment when you really see whats happening. Also go to U- Tube and check out welding tips and tricks, or Jodys website/www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/ Lots of good info there on all welding proses

 

[deereman75]

Thanks for the advice, I will check that site out. My dad has taught me how to weld, and he always says watch the puddle not the arc. I am getting better at that, I just need more practice.