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Hello, I have a lincoln 180 with .035 flux core wire and I'm pretty comfortable with that.I also have a hobart 140 amp generator/stick welder - which I am finally starting to use more often.Problem is the amperage settings kind of throw me off, it seems like a 6011 1/8" stick at 140 amps dc behaves a lot different then the flux core in my lincoln at similar amperage.Does anyone have an amperage to material thickness to stick type chart that might help me out?As an example (I know this is likely wrong) - 1/8" 6011 Rod at 75 amps DC for 1/8" mild steelI'm mainly interested in 6011 and 7018 in 1/8" and 3/32" since this is what I'm learning with and it seems to be very common.Thanks so much!Matt
Reply:Try this online one out:http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...calculator.phpDave 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:Range of amps for rods can differ between brands and even between the same type of rod from the same company. for example Lincoln makes at least 5 or 6 different 7018 rods and the amp range differs slightly between the highest and lowest settings.If you go to Lincoln's site, they have a good references you can down load on all their rods. It just takes a bit some times to locate them. They'll tell you the range to set the rods for the size you are using, but won't suggest what rod to use for what material size.http://techtrain123.com/publicdownlo...0Electrode.pdf1/8" 6011 @ 140 amps is WAY hot. 95 amps is closer to the middle range most manufacturers recommend. 75 amps is closer to what you'd want for 3/32" 6011.125amps is a good setting for 1/8 7018 on average, and 95amps is about right for 3/32" 7018.1/8" rods  and larger will usually cover you for stuff over 1/4". Bigger rods lay down more material but I know some guys who will weld up to 1" with 1/8" rods, usually because they need to keep the overall heat down. 3/32" will get you from about 14 ga to 1/4", below 14 ga you'll want to be as small as you can get..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Hello, thanks for the info, I think you both touched on what I'm looking for.  I really just need a cheat sheet that says 6011 3/32" 75 amps for 1/8" mild steel.  If no such thing exists I shall make one and post it here for review, it will just be a general guideline to get new welders (like me) started.I'm still hoping to find one though somewhere, the amperage range on each electrode is not difficult to find.  I just need something that can give me a starting point for each metal thickness.Thanks,Matt
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWRange of amps for rods can differ between brands and even between the same type of rod from the same company. for example Lincoln makes at least 5 or 6 different 7018 rods and the amp range differs slightly between the highest and lowest settings.If you go to Lincoln's site, they have a good references you can down load on all their rods. It just takes a bit some times to locate them. They'll tell you the range to set the rods for the size you are using, but won't suggest what rod to use for what material size.http://techtrain123.com/publicdownlo...0Electrode.pdf1/8" 6011 @ 140 amps is WAY hot. 95 amps is closer to the middle range most manufacturers recommend. 75 amps is closer to what you'd want for 3/32" 6011.125amps is a good setting for 1/8 7018 on average, and 95amps is about right for 3/32" 7018.1/8" rods  and larger will usually cover you for stuff over 1/4". Bigger rods lay down more material but I know some guys who will weld up to 1" with 1/8" rods, usually because they need to keep the overall heat down. 3/32" will get you from about 14 ga to 1/4", below 14 ga you'll want to be as small as you can get.
Reply:Both lincoln and Miller have online apps for figuring amperage.  Ask for a lincoln stick electrode guide book at your LWS.  It's a free publicationTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:I have both those apps on my phone. They are pretty helpful for a starting point.BrianMiller Thunderbolt 225 AC/DCEverlast 255 EXT with water coolerH.F. 170 Mig/Flux welderKent 3h.p. 9x42 milling machineHome Built 2"x72" variable speed 2 h.p. belt grinderHome built 9" variable speed 2 h.p. disc grinder
Reply:New to welding,,,,,,,get ahold of a copy of the Bible.  Lincoln's  Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding.  Everything you need is in that bookhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-PROCEDUR...item27f1d573fe"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Is 1973 the latest edition?BrianMiller Thunderbolt 225 AC/DCEverlast 255 EXT with water coolerH.F. 170 Mig/Flux welderKent 3h.p. 9x42 milling machineHome Built 2"x72" variable speed 2 h.p. belt grinderHome built 9" variable speed 2 h.p. disc grinder
Reply:I just bought one. Thanks Sam!BrianMiller Thunderbolt 225 AC/DCEverlast 255 EXT with water coolerH.F. 170 Mig/Flux welderKent 3h.p. 9x42 milling machineHome Built 2"x72" variable speed 2 h.p. belt grinderHome built 9" variable speed 2 h.p. disc grinder
Reply:2000,   14th edition I think it's the recent one.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250