[TheForge] Stick welding question]

[gladish]

> If I could find a
> stick rod  that runs on low amps for welding  14-16 guage tubing etc.
> that has a nice smooth appearance like 7018 I'd be all over it.  Any
> suggestions?

I use small 7014 for that kind of assembly, when I'm not using the wire
feed. If you run it just a bit hot the arc starts effortlessly (less jarring
of balanced parts) and you can't beat it for a pretty bead.
Nice soft arc, too, less puncturing of thin parts.
Andy G.