Welding Tips and Tricks

Are 1/8 electrodes easier to learn with (and use) than 3/32? I can't really use any 1/8 electrodes on my machine because I haven't bought the adapters to connect it to my only 240 volt outlet. I've been practicing only with 3/32 on a 120volt/ 20 amp circuit.

Go to Lowe's get some 1/8 6013 rods practice and let us know if you need anything they run nice on a wide range and are forgiving not the strongest but a good learning rod to get the idea

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From my own perspective I like bigger electrodes simply because the burn down a lot slower so they’re easier to keep up with. For those reasons I seem to weld better with them.
Of course you have to consider how big you can go with only 110. That’s going to limit you considerably.



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Thanks. I'll try the 6013 1/8. It will have to do for now, until I can afford the 220v extension cord and adapter

the only problem with 3/32 i've had is it whipping. very difficult to keep it still at full length. so i will pool cue it or two hand grip. 1/8 doesn't flex so much so doesn't seam to have that issue.

Ah ha!! I located a 110v 30 amp dedicated circuit in my house. Not being used by anything. Apparently it was a dedicated "dryer" circuit before our kitchen was remodeled. It's an old house