Best source for stick electrodes?

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What the title says. What are some good places to buy quality stick electrodes from? LWS carries Radnor crap and TSC carries Hobart stuff which tends to be usable but not a favorite...I prefer Lincoln and would like to try Atom Arc and any other decent brands. Most of the places I see selling online sell in 5 or 10lb containers only and only in 3/32nd and 1/8 and maybe 5/32. I'd like a selection of other sizes.
Reply:Try any welding supply company in town.  I buy in 50 lb boxes.  Depends on the type of rod your cost will be around the $2.00 a lb range. Some are more some are less. Online will be a killer on shipping. What other size rods are you looking for?
Reply:Try any welding supply company in town.
Reply:they tell me when I ask for Lincoln "Radnor is rebranded Lincoln"LOLhad a guy telling me his radnor torch setup was re-branded victor he wanted victor price for it too....Just laughed in his faceBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11they tell me when I ask for Lincoln "Radnor is rebranded Lincoln"LOLhad a guy telling me his radnor torch setup was re-branded victor he wanted victor price for it too....Just laughed in his face
Reply:I mostly buy on eBay.  You can get some good deals on rods with free shipping sometimes.
Reply:Originally Posted by MWaldenI mostly buy on eBay.  You can get some good deals on rods with free shipping sometimes.
Reply:I like the atom arc electrodes from esabVantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Originally Posted by MWaldenI mostly buy on eBay.  You can get some good deals on rods with free shipping sometimes.
Reply:I don't buy from them but have you tried Airgas at Hilton head or Waterboro?
Reply:Check your tractor supply they stock all different electrodes in different poundages. It is hobart rods, and they are decent.Miller Maxstar 200 SDPiperliner #10 Gold
Reply:Originally Posted by SquirmyPugSometimes you can get rods free too, just don't expect them to show up quickly
Reply:Home Depot has Lincolns at decent prices. The stores don't carry much of a selection but you go online and get them shipped to the store for pickup.Someone mentioned $2/lb. I would love to find that price. Most I see are $2.50-$3/lb.
Reply:One way the guy could sell it for that price was be local to some of the auctionsI did get a email about a government auction that had a lot of pallets of welding rod were talking tons of sealed cans on a bunch of palletsIf you were close with your own truck or trucksdelivery would just be fuel as most will load trucks for nothing and you just haul it homeIf he bought the entire lot for 10 to 50 cents a pound he could make moneyLast edited by killdozerd11; 08-30-2013 at 04:40 PM.Backed my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Originally Posted by chuckholeHome Depot has Lincolns at decent prices. The stores don't carry much of a selection but you go online and get them shipped to the store for pickup.Someone mentioned $2/lb. I would love to find that price. Most I see are $2.50-$3/lb.
Reply:Originally Posted by shortfuseYou have to be careful when buying Lincoln 7018's at HD & Lowes...the only 7018's I have ever seen there are "7018AC", not the rods you would customarily use for DC stick welding. Note...I'm referring to the store stock, not internet sales. Their stocking of only the 7018AC rods may be a local thing, but that's what I've seen in Texas and Arkansas anyway.
Reply:My LWS, I need a 50 pound tin of Hobart 418 they have it, done and done.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11One way the guy could sell it for that price was be local to some of the auctionsI did get a email about a government auction that had a lot of pallets of welding rod were talking tons of sealed cans on a bunch of palletsIf you were close with your own truck or trucksdelivery would just be fuel as most will load trucks for nothing and you just haul it homeIf he bought the entire lot for 10 to 50 cents a pound he could make money
Reply:Originally Posted by DualieI like the atom arc electrodes from esab
Reply:Look and see if you have a store called praxair. They carry various brands. I recommend trying a brand called "inweld" they make good rods.
Reply:If you're buying 7018, make sure you buy it in a sealed can. I would not waste my time on big box stores, that sell it in a cardboard box.Watch evilbay and Craigslist, I always find good local pickup deals. If it has to be shipped, I have never found a good deal."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by Stick-manIf you're buying 7018, make sure you buy it in a sealed can. I would not waste my time on big box stores, that sell it in a cardboard box.Watch evilbay and Craigslist, I always find good local pickup deals. If it has to be shipped, I have never found a good deal.
Reply:TSC for 6011 and 6013(50lb. box)good enough,decent price.For 7018, I  get  Excalibur from lws.(personal preference)I used to use 1/16 6013 from HF.(didn't have mig)Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite