What Rod did I use?

[CNC Dan]

I had to think about this for a while, it was a really long time ago (1989). From what I remember, I will answer yes to slag curl, horizontal fillet and production work. But mostly I remember that with a low rod angle, I didn't have to pull the weld, it pushed me out of its way, all I had to do was steer it.

Is 7024 still sold at farm or big box stores? My nearest weld supply store is far away.

Could be 7014 or 7024. They both can run like that. The 7024 is the one that the flux coating makes the rod about twice as thick as the wire core. 7014 a little less than twice.

 

[eastexan]

I agree that 7014 & 7024 is your best bet. But between the two, the 7014 is the most versatile since it's an all-position rod.

The 6013 is used by a lot of people because it's easy to run. But the downside to it is that it's a shallow penetrating rod and should only be used for sheet metal, IMO.

If you have DC welder, then 7018 would also be a good choice. But the easiest rod to use in all position and in any kind of weather, and with most any type of welder is the 7014.