I feel the same way cashiusclay97. I have found out more about welding on this site than any other.

Will try and post a pic after the weekend. I think it is mild steel not cast.

We heat our house with a free standing wood burning fire. Because we had it running to hot on Australian gum wood it has split the box on the lower edge. The split is about 7in long. What I need to know is, can I weld this using either 11 or 14 rods or is there a better way. Hope some one can help a...

Thanks everyone for the info, will google aluminum SMAW.
Gland I found this web site, you all have been a great help to someone just starting welding.
Cheers Jock

Can aluminum be welded with an AC only stick welder?
Thanks for any help.
Jock

Thanks for your comments, it looks like the 6011 will be a good choice for me. I may keep a few 7018ac around for those special jobs.
Once again many thanks to you and every one for the help
Jock

Hi Steve, Thanks for the info, as you have said most of my work will be on carbon steels but the other rods are worth keeping in mind should they be required. My welder is ac only so made a mental note about the 7018AC, I have also been told that the e6011 and 7014 would be better to use than the 60...

Many thanks for that.
I am retired and live on a small lifestyle block so most of the welding is repair work.
Cheers Jock

Can any one tell me if there is a stick that will weld a large range of metals and the code number for it ?
I am new to this and only used e6013's so far.
Thanks for any help you can give