Welding rods I got today.

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Well went and bought some welding rod today, little place I dealt with did not have any 7024, so I took some 7014 in 1/8"(3.25mm) from Air Liquide Blueshield says 130 Amp optimum, not too sure if that is really right.And I got 7014 in 3/32" (2.5mm) that is US Forge brand premium stick electrodes and they say to use 80-125 Amps, but not an optimum setting.So I guess we shall see how good these are.The 5kg/11LB 1/8" cost $20.19 CDN befor taxesand the 5LB 3/32 ran me $14.95 CDN.
Reply:Just play with them and see what ya like.  I always liked a 7014 myself.  Burned good and cleaned easily.  I usually ran 1/8th's at 95-140amps, and the 3/32" from say 65-90amps.  Good luck  ~JacksonI'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Well I sure like working in this outfit, one of our welders I had talked to the other day, just gave me an almost full box of 6013 3/32" rod he had in his truck, they say 70 amp is optimum for them according to the box.So this is nice of him to come up with some more for me to try.Thanks for the replies.