Pushing 7018

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I've been reading alot of posts where you experienced guys say you drag 7018.  In my limited experience, I've had much better beads by pushing the rod.  Is it better to use the drag method, or is this a do what works best for you situation?I don't want to learn bad habits early on.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:You really should drag, the "reason" behind it is to prevent slag entrapment. It becomes natural with practiceGive me fuel, give me fire, give me that which I desire.
Reply:Vertical you'll push it uphill of courseWelding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:I agree with both posts above. When pushing vertical up the puddle is still behind the electrode which prevents the aformentioned slag entrapment. Marc
Reply:You'll never pass a bend test pushing 7018.  Drag it. That's the way it's meant to use."The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the State, because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government."  Teddy RooseveltAmerican by birth, Union by choice!  Boilermakers # 60America is a Union.
Reply:If it has slag drag, no slag you can push.LarryMiller XMT 304 CC/CVSyncrowave 180 SDLincoln PowerMig 255XTTermalDynamics 52Lincoln 305GComlpete machine shop to back it up
Reply:Originally Posted by LarrysmachineIf it has slag drag, no slag you can push.Larry
Reply:Originally Posted by LarrysmachineIf it has slag drag, no slag you can push.Larry
Reply:Originally Posted by Bob the WelderYou'll never pass a bend test pushing 7018.  Drag it. That's the way it's meant to use.
Reply:You're right.  Most everyone gets lucky once in a great while.  Wouldn't count on it for a test!"The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the State, because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government."  Teddy RooseveltAmerican by birth, Union by choice!  Boilermakers # 60America is a Union.