Sticks…. Again

[Blicksheep]

Hello

I know it’s been covered MANY times before, from reading older posts of this type I see fincord are well thought of.
Do they come in smaller packs? Ive had a quick look and couldn’t see any.

Cheers all

 

[Blicksheep]

Any recommendations of other types I could try also welcome before I buy a big pack of something

 

[dan.taylor.1]

What are you welding/what type of rods are you wanting?

 

[Blicksheep]

6013. And just generally messing about and teaching myself, box and plate etc

 

[Blicksheep]

Only used screwfix type offerings so far

 

[dan.taylor.1]

My go to is usually a 7018 bohler fox ev50, but their 6013 are OK. I've been using up a box of siftrode 6013 and they've been OK too.

 

[bourbon]

Only used screwfix type offerings so far

how many boxes have you burned?

 

[Blicksheep]

how many boxes have you burned?

Into my forth now.

 

[zzr1200]

It might help if you stated your location there's loads of welding suppliers out there that sell decent rods, you'll generally get a better deal for cash....

 

[Blicksheep]

It might help if you stated your location there's loads of welding suppliers out there that sell decent rods, you'll generally get a better deal for cash....

Funny you say that, on research this afternoon I found out I live extremely close to south mids welding supplies ltd. he sells bohler.

South Birmingham

 

[addjunkie]

Funny you say that, on research this afternoon I found out I live extremely close to south mids welding supplies ltd. he sells bohler.

South Birmingham

Buy quality and keep them in the airing cupboard when not in use. You will notice the difference

 

[Blicksheep]

Buy quality and keep them in the airing cupboard when not in use. You will notice the difference

That’s why I want to try some good ones, to experience the difference

 

[addjunkie]

Go to a welding supplier see what open or damaged boxes they have. Small quantities are sometimes called maintenance packs.

What type of machine are you using a buzz box or inverter. This also makes a difference

 

[Kalts]

I like Oerlikon Spezial because the arc does not wander and slag in not heavy. Years back taking a course I thought that I'm a total loser not having any luck with vertical up root in 4mm sheet. Bought a pack of 2mm Spezial and had results almost overnight. The 2.5mm Hilco Basic Super rods provided by school were awful, always burning to the sides etc. Granted the vertical root was not in the course material but scrap bin had plenty long and narrow strips so had a go...

 

[oilcooled :)]

Oerlikon citofix , oerlikon overcord z and oerlikon fincord m are good rods,

Any rod from a reputable manufacturer
Oerlikon Lincoln Ine bohler esab will be good rods, once dry

After that it’s either,
The machine,
The fit up,
The wrong process Been used for the task,
Or most probably the man’s skill set.

Once u can weld with a 6013 properly there all the same, I can never understand fellas blaming rods.

 

[Blicksheep]

Go to a welding supplier see what open or damaged boxes they have. Small quantities are sometimes called maintenance packs.

What type of machine are you using a buzz box or inverter. This also makes a difference

Inverter

 

[Erie Fred]

6013.....Ugh.
I like 6011, 7014, 7018, and Lincoln 5p+

 

[Turbo]

I used to use Fincord but they have got too expensive. I goto 6013 is now the Ine blau rods, nearly as good as the Fincords & a whole lot cheaper.

More recently I've started using 7018's, once you get used to getting them started they run better than any 6013 ever made.

 

[zeppelin builder]

6013.....Ugh.
I like 6011, 7014, 7018, and Lincoln 5p+

i dont think 5p+ would be a good choice for 99% of the guys on here
first time they lit them would literally scar them for life

 

[Blicksheep]

I’ve ended up with a box of bohler 6013 to have a play with