[pipefitter]

Hello,

I'm an apprentice pipefitter -- still quite green. This is my first foray into arc welding, and I'm starting to get pretty decent (all things considered). I know 6010 is generally used for root passes, with 7018 used for the cap and fill. To get more arc time, I've decided to undertake a few smallish fabrication projects. One of those projects is a firewood rack. I'm planning on building it out of 2x2 square stock, with decorative gussets.

So here's my question: I'd like nice, clean welds, and since this is going to be new metal, so provided I clean everything well, I should be able to use 7018 and get plenty of penetration, provided the amperage is dialed in, correct? OR am I relegated to using 6010 because it digs better and gets fantastic penetration?

[Otto Nobedder]

7018 will be fine. This is not pipe work to meet a pressure rating.

Don't overthink the work...

Steve S

[nyc7018]

7018 will be fine. This is not pipe work to meet a pressure rating.

Don't overthink the work...

Steve S

Yep. 7018 is going to give a nice appearance and if done right, will last longer than youll be using that firewood rack.

[79jasper]

Getting a test piece of the tubing, and see which you can run better, and which looks better.
Either will work, imo.

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[mcoe]

I worked on a carry all frame a while back. I welded a bracket to the top to hook a clevis to or a chain hook and I welded some braces to it to strengthen it up. I had some 6010 and 7018 rods laying around so just for fun and practice I ran 6010 on the stress points and some 7018 to cap them and for non stress points. I recommend using both for different parts.

[AKweldshop]

If there's a gap, or rust, 6010, if there's a good fit, clean metal, 7018....

[mcoe]

Best rod for any metal gap, tight, rust, or clean you can weld it with a 6013 That rhymed.

[AKweldshop]

Best rod for any metal gap, tight, rust, or clean you can weld it with a 6013 That rhymed.

You don't give up.....get a life.

[mcoe]

I have a life, that is welding/teaching welding and annoying others. When I can do both at the same time then it is a happy life. I will call a cease fire on the 6013 jokes

[Adam's Got Skills]

Id just use the 6010 to tack or stitch it together and weld it with good ol 7018. 7018 does better over time in the elements. But for a rack to just hold firewood u could use just about anything a good weld is a good weld for something like that