Popgadget
Elite Member
I have not run even a dozen 7014 rods in my life. To me it was always more of a sheet metal, flat position rod that required highly cleaned material.
I’ve run literally miles of 7018, it works in all positions, and doesn’t require much, if any prep. Probably not as good as 6011 on dirty or rusty metal, but it works just fine. And it is stronger. Runs AC or DC just fine.