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i am in my first year of welding classes for pipe and steamfitter at my local union hall.  im a 3rd year apprentice and all we have done so far is 7018.  i bought a old idealarc 250 roundtop ac/dc and i love it , it came with some 6011 rods ( close enough to 6010 )how am i doing based onthe pictures ?  i know its whip and pause. Attached Images"I'd Rather die on my feet , than live on my knee's"64' Lincoln Sa 200 Redface Code 5496 - Sold 72' Lincoln Idealarc 250 (Roundtop) MillerMatic Vintage
Reply:Looks like you have the concept, what amps are you running? That looks pretty cold to me.You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:i think its about 90-95"I'd Rather die on my feet , than live on my knee's"64' Lincoln Sa 200 Redface Code 5496 - Sold 72' Lincoln Idealarc 250 (Roundtop) MillerMatic Vintage
Reply:my homeade pistol plinker backing is also my dual purpose practice welding plate.also i love my new dewalt 10 amp angle grinder with the knoted wire wheel. Attached Images"I'd Rather die on my feet , than live on my knee's"64' Lincoln Sa 200 Redface Code 5496 - Sold 72' Lincoln Idealarc 250 (Roundtop) MillerMatic Vintage
Reply:Originally Posted by thinktwicez71i think its about 90-95
Reply:amps - 90-95 1/8 6011 run dc inch thick ( just practicing to see what the rods would run like."I'd Rather die on my feet , than live on my knee's"64' Lincoln Sa 200 Redface Code 5496 - Sold 72' Lincoln Idealarc 250 (Roundtop) MillerMatic Vintage
Reply:1/8" 6011 on 1" steel i'd be between 100-120 ampsYou have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:Pause longer to eliminate those arrow-heads, your pattern is nice and consistent though....Lincoln Power MIG 210 MP ( boat anchor )Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 HDHobart IronMan 230Cutmaster 42Jackson NexGenSumner Ultra ClampsDWM120
Reply:thank youi'll work on it some more and see how i do"I'd Rather die on my feet , than live on my knee's"64' Lincoln Sa 200 Redface Code 5496 - Sold 72' Lincoln Idealarc 250 (Roundtop) MillerMatic Vintage