SwampTJ
01-08-2002, 11:12 AM
I have about 150 lbs. of 7018 & 40lbs. of 6013. Which rod would be best for welding up some spiders?
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TRD 01-08-2002, 11:34 AM i would use the 7018. because it is Stronger. Be sure to preheat too. Air Ride 01-08-2002, 11:42 AM 7018 6013 is tractors SwampTJ 01-08-2002, 01:39 PM Preheat? Didn't know they should be preheated before welding. Thanks for the tip. Lord Baskerville 01-08-2002, 04:18 PM Incase you misunderstood.... Pre-heat the metal, not the rods :p Cory mudtruck44 01-08-2002, 06:41 PM I have been told to use 308 stainless. I have welded three diffs with it now and it has worked. The stainless rod is used because it is less likely to crack. I have tried 7018 also and I know it works too. I had a freind (professional welder for 7 yrs) weld one diff for me with 7018 and when I took it out months later the welds had cracks in them. Also, I have been able to weld with stainless without preheating and not have the welds crack when it cools. ;) SwampTJ 01-08-2002, 07:05 PM Originally posted by Lord Baskerville Incase you misunderstood.... Pre-heat the metal, not the rods :p Cory :rasta: Uhhh to late. I got the rods so hot I had to get my welding gloves to get them out the oven. I hope it holds. :flipoff2: :p :flipoff2: Alaska ZJ 01-08-2002, 09:52 PM Originally posted by SwampTJ :rasta: Uhhh to late. I got the rods so hot I had to get my welding gloves to get them out the oven. I hope it holds. :flipoff2: :p :flipoff2: Holy shit that is funny!!!!! CHOKEu 01-08-2002, 10:01 PM Originally posted by Alaska ZJ Holy shit that is funny!!!!! That is some funny shit, but for high level jobs, all flux coated electrodes need to be kept in a rod oven. Moisture kills... Im4yotas 01-09-2002, 12:15 AM Yeah, 7018 in particular needs to be kept in the dryer/oven. I believe 5p to be the best rod for that. Awesome penetration. Almost as strong as 70's | |
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