Hi Everyone
Im very new to this welding game,, can you tell me what you think would be the best rods to use for making security windows and doors and such things. Do i go with 6013 or would 6011 be best.
any ideas
Carl
6013.
You won't be able to burn 6011 properly unless you have a generator welder or an old oil-filled welder with an HV range or an inverter designed to burn cellulosics. Certainly in the UK and I think Spain is the same, you won't typically walk into a welding supply place and pick up a box of 6011 but 6013 and 7018 are easy to get. 6010/6011 and 7014 seem to be popular in the USA, but regarded as specialist rods for pipework, or unknown in the UK and Europe.
6013 is good enough for gates and doors and such IMHO.
There are also 7018 which produce a tougher, stronger weld. They tend to have a more difficult restrike and may have to be filed. You won't be able to use those on a cheap transformer welder, but the other types have no problems.
If you are new to welding you will need to put in a fair bit of practice before you can tackle gates etc with any prospect of success.