Stick/Maintenence Welding

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If you could carry only one type, Rod on your Service Truck,what would your personal preference be ?       And why?
Reply:WIA 3.2mm 16TC (4916). work well in all positions, low hydrogen, easy running, nice finish. can be used for pressure work but versatile enough for structural work.not sure if they are available outside australia........
Reply:312-16 - While it is expensive compared to the low carbon or low alloy rods, it can be used to weld most any steel or combinations and it is low hydrogen as are all stainless steel electrodes.
Reply:Originally Posted by stampWIA 3.2mm 16TC (4916). work well in all positions, low hydrogen, easy running, nice finish. can be used for pressure work but versatile enough for structural work.not sure if they are available outside australia........
Reply:Originally Posted by weldinglifer312-16 - While it is expensive compared to the low carbon or low alloy rods, it can be used to weld most any steel or combinations and it is low hydrogen as are all stainless steel electrodes.
Reply:Originally Posted by LarryOIs that supposed to be 4816 (7016)?Description sounds like a 7016.  Good rod.
Reply:Hastelloy-W  Can weld just about anything, carbon steels, stainless steels and Nickel alloys, can also do cast iron.We use that as our "mystery" material rod
Reply:7018 without question.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Thanks for the input.  By way of explanation of the question,I do Horizontal Directional drilling for a living. I learned welding in the Army over 30 yrs ago,but never really made it my primary job.The Crew I work on now has the only portable welder in the Company,and I seem to be the one having to do most of the Maintainence/Repair Welding for the whole Company lately.Our Truck isn't a Welder's Truck,so we have limited space to carry Rods,welding equipment,so thats why the question. There seems to be lots of new Rods/materials out there now,than back in the day,so I'm probably gonna aggravate y'all to death with questions.Thanks,this is a great site.
Reply:what company do you work for? I weld for Specialty Drilling Tools out of OKC. if you ever need some tooling give us a shout, full service machin, and welding shop.405-670-2225, ask for Preston
Reply:Originally Posted by weld4youwhat company do you work for? I weld for Specialty Drilling Tools out of OKC. if you ever need some tooling give us a shout, full service machin, and welding shop.405-670-2225, ask for Preston
Reply:Originally Posted by snoeproe7018 without question.
Reply:Another vote for 7018, I only keep 2 rods on hand 7018 and 6010/11, and I don't use the 6010 that often.Tough as nails and damn near as smart
Reply:I keep one 10# box on the truck with  5/32 & 3/32 6010 and 7018.
Reply:I love that everybody took the main question by the horns. Yet I wonder, why not make a bit of room for the rods that you need to begin with? I have really begun to take a liking to 6010 lately!  But, I won't give up on 7018. Even still, you may need a couple different sizes of each. Unless you always do the same weld, the same weld, the same weld...City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:7018,  is my first choice.  I would never use any stainless on something I might have to work on again as you can NOT cut it with a torch if more repairs (especially in the field)were necessary down the road.I actually carry many types and sizes of rod in the shop and in the truck. It might be months between the times I use the "odd" stuff, but it sure saves the day when it's time comes.Last edited by tessdad; 02-03-2010 at 07:31 AM.Just my  opinion, not from a book, just from the road.Howes Welding Inc.www.howesweldinginc.com
Reply:Just my $.02....    I carry 7018 in 2 sealed plastic caddys, 1 with 1/8", the other with 3/32"  with my portable rig....Miller XMT-3502 Lincoln Power Mig 140C (One w/ dedicated spoolgun)Jackson NexGen / Miller Digital EliteMiller S32P SuperWeldcraft 17fv & 9fv Tig TorchVictor & Purox O/ALincoln Ranger 9Fairly Cold Beer!!
Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediverI love that everybody took the main question by the horns. Yet I wonder, why not make a bit of room for the rods that you need to begin with? I have really begun to take a liking to 6010 lately!  But, I won't give up on 7018. Even still, you may need a couple different sizes of each. Unless you always do the same weld, the same weld, the same weld...
Reply:Originally Posted by drillmanRJ Haynie and Associates out of Lake City Ga.(Atlanta basically) . Their primary business is Traffic signals,but they also do Fiberoptic interconnect work,Street Lighting,Interstate Signage,and have opened a Grading/Paving Division recently.Thanks weld4you, got your No. You can never have too many sources of tooling!
Reply:Originally Posted by weld4youand the best rod in my book for field repairs on hdd tools is 11018, welding in one pass gets you out of the hole faster
Reply:90 per cent of my welding is done with 7018 or 7010, i carry both at all times.
Reply:Originally Posted by drillmanI'll get some and try them. Do they run similar to a 7018?Saw the pics of the Reamer you built,outstanding work Dude!
Reply:I've repaired some that size,but never with that many Rock Bits,thats a Freakin Gorilla!
Reply:Originally Posted by drillmanI've repaired some that size,but never with that many Rock Bits,thats a Freakin Gorilla!
Reply:6010, 7018, a box of stainless rods AND, a tube of Aluminum rods just to be a Hero in a pinch once in awhile..Can't live without the above.