Stick Welding question for a newbie, with 6010 rod

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Doing overhead welding, some call it "Doghouse" /\ except it's at a 90 angle. Paper says a stringer bead, then weave and weave again. Instructor says try 2 stringers, then top off with a weave. it is simpler that way. Should I try to be concentrating on not having to grind as well? I know that sounds like a crazy question, however the way I see if I don't have to grind then my welds will hopefully be neater and better welds right? Thanks, Bob
Reply:It comes down to what you want to get good at.Do you want to be a good welder or a good grinder? Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:6010 rod is very easy to run out of position.Regardless of what rod your using, you shouldn't have to grind a weld to make it look good.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:I don't grind, but I notice other guys in the class grinding like crazy... and they are not on MIG yet. In fact I don't even have a grinder. I was told though, when I start MIG I will want to have a grinder. 6010 is easy to run out of position I will agree.
Reply:Show them this  Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:That's a good one daveMiller Legend AEAD 200LE