Cheers much appreciatedYou been looking at my vertical up?
Yea 6013 Downhand is that on the flatLooks like 6013 rods to me. A difficult place to start.
What settings?
I'd try some 2.5 7018s and see how you get on
Everyone has to start somewhere so don't give up just yet.
Have you got the hang of downhand welding yet?
You can't beat arc time but I really really hate 6013 for anything other than a straightforward fillet.
They do leave a nice bead ripple though.
Cheers much appreciated
Yea 6013 Downhand is that on the flat
ThanksI would experiment with different amperages,welding travel speed, and rod angle, and if you're not tied to 6013, try other types of rod. Just some things to think about . At the end of the day it's only welding practice, and skill comes with time burning rods. You'll get it mate.
What rods ? 6013 ?
Will do cheersWhat amperage are you using? Your welds look cold. Also are you running in straight lines or weaving a bit. What ever the amperage range on the box is I would start at the lowest setting and gradually work higher taking note of what happens to the weld, also just let the rod burn in straight lines at first to get a feeling of how the rod wants to burn.
Thanx will have agoStart with a vertical fillet. It is easier. Vertical butt should be two pieces with a bevel. The bevel will help you and guide your rod some
Have you mastered the horizontal flat position yet?