Hey all,
I picked up a Lincoln AD/DC stick welder about a month ago and have been practicing somewhat regular with it....
I have a few questions.
Working in position is fine, but the out of position welds (vertical up especially, and over head welds) are just HORRIBLE. Im burning through material (1/4 in thick) and or gouging the metal, and the puddle is dripping due to gravity.
Can anyone give me some insight on technique for these procedures?
Im running 6011's (3/32 @ 65 amps and 1/8 @85 amps) and 7018's (3/32 @ 65 amps) for rod on DC+
Ive tried turning the juice down, but it becomes extremely difficult to strike an arc even more difficult to run a bead!
What would be the best rod for out of position stuff?
Thanks,
Chicago
I picked up a Lincoln AD/DC stick welder about a month ago and have been practicing somewhat regular with it....
I have a few questions.
Working in position is fine, but the out of position welds (vertical up especially, and over head welds) are just HORRIBLE. Im burning through material (1/4 in thick) and or gouging the metal, and the puddle is dripping due to gravity.
Can anyone give me some insight on technique for these procedures?
Im running 6011's (3/32 @ 65 amps and 1/8 @85 amps) and 7018's (3/32 @ 65 amps) for rod on DC+
Ive tried turning the juice down, but it becomes extremely difficult to strike an arc even more difficult to run a bead!
What would be the best rod for out of position stuff?
Thanks,
Chicago