[TheForge] RE: Welding

[Woolley]

> Basically what I'm saying is don't confuse pretty with good welds. 7018 or
> migs have the ability to lay down beautiful beads that won't hold for 
> spit.
> While some rods like 6013 lay down pretty darned homely welds that will 
> hold
> beyond what the parent metal will.


I must take exception to the statement above about 7018.  This is an 
excellent, deep penetrating rod with very good final appearance when used by 
an accomplished welder.  It is used extensibly in the power generating 
industry for code welds on carbon steel pressure vessels, tanks, piping, 
steam lines ( although 8018 & 9018 may be introduced on those) structural 
and the like.  I use it alot in the shop with great results.

Regards,
Bill Woolley