All all 7018 rods created equal?

JJ · 2003-09-07T23:34:13+00:00

Actually, I mean to ask "do 7018 rods from different makers feeldifferent when welding?"I've only welded with Lincoln 7018 (mostly 1/8") and recently at workI switched from Lincoln to Radnor (Airgas house brand) and I can'tweld for shit - they keep sticking and I can't maintain the arc. Atfirst I thought someone screwed up the welder but then I brought insome Lincoln 7018 1/8" from home in and I could weld again! :-)So...was something wrong with the rod or was it me? Or is itjust one of those personal preference things? If someone blindfolded you and had you use 3 or 4 different makes of7018 rod, would you be able to tell the difference?ThanksJay