FUTZ wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:44 pm
Why don't you turn your AC welder into DC; a bridge rectifier and some caps is all. I agree with Bob, I could never make AC look as good as DC, even with 6011 or 6013. I also use 6010, which is referred to as mud rod for a first pass. 7018 for final pass, and 6" slag curl up.
I got a rectifier for this purpose a couple of years ago, 400A, 1600V.
I suppose one more project is just another drip in the bucket
DC will definitely help. 6010 & 6011 are harder to get really pretty welds, more spatter, but they get good penetration and clean well. Good for vertical and overhead. Can always run some 7018 on top.
let's go, it's finally time to blow. 