[TheForge] Stick welding question

[Woolley]

Dan,

Low hydrogen rod (7018) is fine in an oven etc.  6010 should not be 
heated in an oven, it will ruin the rod.  I'm guessing 6013 and other 
mild steel rods shouldn't either.  Toss the rod, then ask at your 
trusted welding supply to confirm.  My 2 cents.

Regards,
Bill Woolley

irontree wrote:

>Hey all,
>
>I need some welding advice.
>
>I have an old Lincoln buzz box (220 volts, 50 amps).  Lately my welds have
>been filled with bubbles.   What's wrong?
>
>possiblilties:  Old sticks?, too much amperage?, sticks left sitting out
>(humidity)?, etc.
>
>Any advice?
>
>Dan
>www.irontreeworks.com
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