Lincoln Electric 6013 Rod

I would have to say its the "weldor". I use 1/16" electrodes from time to time, and IMHO using such a small diam rod is much harder to do than burning a 3/32 or 1/8 inch rod. I have to burn a few 1/16 rods first to get it set right and get back in the swing of things especially if I have not used them in awhile. 6013 is 6013 no matter how you look at it. I assume your rods are clean and rustfree etc.

HOlding the proper arc, the right angle and feed is more critical IMHO with a small diam rod than larger sizes. Evidently your either not hot enough or your moving it too fast or holding it too far away. Visit my website:

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I have never had a need for 1/16 electrode of any kind. I do have some

3/32 6013 which works well, especially at the low end of the current range. Angle and weaving the electrode can help control burnthrough, as well as dragging instead of pushing.

I can believe it's my problem, it just seems that the jump between the 3/32 rod and the 1/16 is more than one of degree -- since the brand is different as well as the size it made me think.

I can use the 1/16, and got the job done with the Worlds Ugliest Welds -- thank god it's nothing life critical! I was just wondering if I could do better next time with a different brand of rod.

I have the same problem with their Fleetweld 37 6013 rod. Both

3/32 and 1/8 sizes. The flat butt joint comes out fine but a good fillet weld is tough to get. I've come to the conclusion that the rod has too much flux and have switched to either 6011 or 7014.

Nate

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I have the same problem with the 6013... always seem to end up with a channel of flux thru the center of the weld. I like the welds from 6011... the drawbacks are lots of smoke and 6011 seems to have a much deeper weld than 6013(only bad if joining thin materials).

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This is exactly the problem that I'm talking about. I have no problem with my Hobart 6013, but I can't get the Lincoln to work.

I think I'll see if I can get some 1/16 Hobart and see if it works.