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joe231 · 11-03-2010, 09:04 AM

Like gray said above, 6011 will work
And also as stated above you need to keep moisture out of your rods.
They make rod ovens to get the moisture out, I don't see why you couldn't use a regular kitchen oven on a low setting to heat them up before you use them.
Your welds, from the pics, look cold (not penetrating well).
What do you have your welder set at?
I think you need to turn it up.

Here is some info I found with a quick google search
http://www.thefabricator.com/article...-6011-and-7018
It says the 7018 is easier to run and needs to be kept moisture free.
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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: maxxy's 81 bagged c10 build Like gray said above, 6011 will work And also as stated above you need to keep moisture out of your rods. They make rod ovens to get the moisture out, I don't see why you couldn't use a regular kitchen oven on a low setting to heat them up before you use them. Your welds, from the pics, look cold (not penetrating well). What do you have your welder set at? I think you need to turn it up. Here is some info I found with a quick google search http://www.thefabricator.com/article...-6011-and-7018 It says the 7018 is easier to run and needs to be kept moisture free. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-03-2010 at 09:14 AM.