What’s My Favorite Welding Rod? 

hey taylor I just started practicing downhill and the root and hotpass and fill with 6010 I do great, but when I use the 5/32 pipeliner 8010 it seem to always get stuck for me on the side and bottom of the pipe. What are something than could cause that? I run it at 130 amps so I don’t believe that’s to cold.

ima young guy in the game nd the best piece of advice i was ever told frm my og coworker "sometimes for a youngin you just gotta shut your mouth nd listen to the older generation to get ahead in life" nd thats why i watch these videos for tips nd tricks

I've mostly used 6013 , grew up unsupervised uneducated, 6013 was about all we could get rural Ireland

I worked as a maintenance mechanic for many years. Like an old farmer,I got used to 6011, 1/8 inch for everything. Clean, dirty, rusty, muddy, in the field, any position.

Nice video, Not to long ago at work I was criticized about trying to stick weld everything. I suck at Tig , seldom Mig but 7018 well that's my thing. Thanks again

That arc shot is spectacular

Over the years I've welded with a lot of different processes, oxy acet, stick, mig, dual shield, tig, subarc, yata yata. My favorite rod is probably 7018 (so long as it's kept in a hot box). Some of my co-workers used to marvel at my overhead and vertical skills, to which I'd reply, it's all about mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter. No, seriously, if you are able to relax and not stress out about the position, it all becomes a lot easier, and your welds will reflect your state of mind.

My favorite welding rod is the last one of the day.😊

I don’t even weld but i find this guy very interesting, has a great voice and cadence to want you to listen in. Larry

I love your style of passing on knowledge thank you and 6010 is still my favorite all sizes I even like the way it smells lol

I’m barely a recreational welder. Self learned, though be it not very well. I’m learning a bunch from your videos while enjoying every minute. Thanks.

I LOVE THIS CONTENT PLEASE DONT STOP

Like 6011 rod for a lot of stuff..thks for sharing..Peace

"Relax and go off someplace else," -- if you can get there, that's great advice for making time fly.

Hi Chris! Good to see a video from you sir. My favorite rod is .045 Lincoln 71A85 Ultracore ( gas shielded flux core) but, if I have to stick weld; being a structural kinda’ weldor, it’s 7018.

Great advice for any trade. Don’t stress and breath.

That's great advice thanks for the info

Thanks for all your time and effort sharing your impressive knowledge and insights

Sensational videos. I've been welding MIG to many years and now back with stick,your tips are unique and invaluable 👍

Good info in this video,Little tips like this go along way in a welding career,Thank you ...............................................................Fort Worth,Tx

Watch were you’re going and remember where you’ve been. Amen & Thank you

Great video as always super informative.. camera work was awesome, love the puddle close up

My first time watching this guy. Great presentation and delivery. I didn’t know Billy Bob Thornton could weld. 😂.

Chris!!! good night brother all the way from NY, I am a season pipeliner and its still such a pleasant time watching you do what you do best, very nice, I hope you land a huge one in the oil fiald of LA I would not mind working for you brother stay safe you're good man.

Great job Chris! I need to stop procrastinating and get a welder.

That's a slick tip. I wish I would have known that when I did my c ticket , it would have saved me lots of deep painful burns. Thanks Cris , you have an awesome day✌

You said we had a squirt gun 😂 flux core machine lololol. Nah man this specific video watching the close up footage actually helped me a ton man

I hope yo see you putting out videos again. I love your channel. Hope everything is going well. Wishing you the best.

Awesome video and very good instructor.

Great vid I enjoy your tips I always learn something you make it look so easy glad you got an arc shot in there as well lol I pray all is well

Just found your channel, I love your content! I'll make sure to watch all of your videos, looking forward to the next time you upload! Hopefully soon.👍

Great video I like 7018 🙏☮️🇺🇸

Wow great video so helpful for a young guy trying to learn

Awesome tips thx man kinda new at welding don't have a big machine well I just have a thunderbox Miller but like the bending your rod and turning it staying back Everytime I have to weld under something it is my downfall and your right neck hurting all bunch up so thx cool tip .....7018 my fav ...

Funny thing you mention that about the flux core. I have used lots of flux core, both self sheilding and dual shield. Getting porosity was seldom a problem with the right wire and settings. Sometimes the odd worm track with self shielding flux core. But the only time i recall getting porosity is when there is dirt/sand on the metal or on magnetic pipe. But its also a different technique to weld flux core as compared to mig or stick.

Fantastic Video !! 🤗

GREAT VIDEO, THANKS 👍👍👍

You are the man whoop whoop

Great videos Taylor. I’ve been welding for over 30 years. I rigged up in 06 and been pressure welding since then. I’ve done a few small pipeline jobs but mostly been doing facility new construction. I started teaching welding a few years ago and I love it. So I’m in the field for half the year and teaching the other half. Thankfully it’s been the cold half. lol. You have a great style and ease of explaining what you’re doing. You’re helping a lot of people in and out of the trade. Ive had a couple of stingers like the one you have. Amazon calls them European style electrode holders. I’ve been using the Stinger V for the past 10 years now. Love that stinger. I just wanted to say hi and tell you I appreciate the work you’re doing.

Alright! It's been a while. Good video, thanks

Great welder, beautiful quality

Nice work

Back in the day when I smoked rods on a regular basis we used 11018, they burn really well and give that extra tensile strength to hold most anything….

I just bought my first welder an old school lincoln AC-225-S stick welder never have welded before so I'm gonna have some fun doing this always wanted to learn, I know I'll be using your videos as reference a lot. Can't wait to actually get started.

Favorite rod. 7/32 7024, 6010 any size, 7018 any size.

6013 (farmer rod) for sheet metal. 7018 for almost everything else. 7024 for long , heavy deposit requirements.

I'm a white knuckle welder ! lol...good video as always thanks

Been running some Esab 7014 for some home projects. Probably one of my favorite rods.

I'm a small time mobile welder who absolutely loves stick. It's way easier to do things like "long arc" and manipulate the rod to do what you want it to... but.. self sheilded flux core makes short work of a job like that. It's definitely the rust. I'm assuming you were using e71t-11 and it is a lot like 7018 in the fact that it's way happier with a clean surface. It even gets angry when you try to weld over the slag it leaves behind whereas a 6010/8010 will eat through whatever tf. It seems to be fine with mill scale though. The beauty of e71t-11 is being able to get better penetration than a 6010 with a slightly higher tensile strength than a 7018. Granted, the 7018 has a higher yield strength at 81,000 psi with e71t-11 being 70,000 psi. Most people screw up by having the voltage too high. AWS classifies e71t-11 as a "spray type transfer", and they can achieve that with lower voltages because the wire is hollow. AWS says the optimal settings for .045 self shielded flux core is 17v and 170 wire speed. I just finished up a week long job shooting .045 flux out of a PrimeWeld Mig 180 at 18.2v and 177 wire speed with awesome results. I was rebuilding 1/4" thick i-beam columns and it was laying in smooth with a hiss. Very little spatter that were tiny bbs. The best part is time saved brother. I love stick but the flux is growing on me very quickly. Great video as always.

Hey FP!! Didnt know u had this channel. Was looking at other welding vids and found this channel.

That was a nice camera shot!! Good work!!

hi my friend, been a bit since I visited.....cheers, Paul in Florida

4:48 that finish up... thats air bubbels inside that weld. Cut and Re Weld.. so yeah thats not it cowboy. GReets from welder in CPH Dinmarc ... doing the stock exchange ( somebody indian played with American cigarets while renovating the cubber roofing ... now the site is like 9/11 here ) ... walls need support not to fall down ( 1660 building ) ... GREETS and good weekend .. 111 Stick Boy here... !! Salutes

What a great character . I just sub'd . :)

I never asked because I knew you had most of your experience and knowledge developed on 6010, 7018, and 8010. Doesn't take long to get that if you're old-school and know how to "study a channel" (see/search videos on a channel with good content). But I'll listen and see what you say again. I've got a stack of 6010 (haven't burned it since high school) because this machine will run it, but right now there's an HF start issue on the TIG side and I'm not done sorting that out yet. Glad I have a 3-year warranty.

Taylor's Life Lesson Episode One. "You gotta watch where you're going, but you gotta remember where you been."

I like your easy going style. Not a welder other than for hobby now and then but I'm sure the industry could use a lot more mentors like yourself.

I'm running outta coat hangers from the closet, need to learn how to use these coated rods someday soon.

golden arm !

If I only had one machine it would be a stick welder (SMAW). It's a stick welder, TIG welder, welds most metal like steel aluminum, SS Castiron. Plus can cut, poke a hole in plates and Carbon Arc Gouge...

I havent touched a stinger in almost a decade. All spray transfer, t-1 & t-8 currently.

Have you Ever Tried RockMount Tartan AAA Rod? Its a Fast Freeze that will burn through Anything!

I love all your welding videos, soo wholesome and fun to learn, you need a welder let me know, I'll be happy to work with you. #ALWAYSLEARNING😁

Damn Chris that weld looked killer. My beads never run half that smooth even when I’ve tried study’n your moves. I’ve just started stick welding in Jan and prolly burned like 100lb of rods so far, actually random I grabbed a 5lb tote of Lincoln 7014 yesterday and wow that thing runs crazy smooth, besides my 6013, 7018, I might just like the 7014 the best this far

I have one thing for the beginners. That muscle control/memory for reaching out and welding or any other odd position you have to use isn't something you start out with. He makes it look easy because he is a vetran welder. It takes time and practice to do it confidently. What I'm saying is don't give up if it doesn't go well even after multiple sessions and situations. It WILL get easier over time. Just keep your cool and work at it.

Watch where you're going remember where you've been... Good words.

Hey if u get a chance, I dont know if you have mentioned it in any of your videos, but you should make some merch for sale, "Taylor Welding" hoodie. I'd buy it to represent, ur a good dude.

So my business is named after my grandfather “Tookie”. He always would say exactly what you did, “you gotta watch where you’re going, and remember where you’ve been”. 6:31 Thanks for unlocking that memory of him! Happy welding! 🇺🇸

What is your favorite welding rod?

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Hey man I've been watching your channel for a couple years now. Long story short I'm from Arkansas as well. I always thought you were because of your accent. I'm a welder and I'm currently about to graduate out of a well known "Elite" welding school. I know you probably have heard of it. I would love to reach out to you and just get some advice. I don't know if you'll see my comment. I know you're busy take care

All I use is 6011

that stinger you got is it similar to the LENCO LT-400? looking for a new one

Awesome Welder and Teacher Mr. Taylor. Thanks for the tips!

Its strange that you cant git flux core to work right Ive run it for about 30 years W/ no problems = sae 400 - LN25- with lincoln MP NR 211 5/64” wire - Puts out beautiful welds never any holes And thats with big heat 250-275 Anyway i really enjoy your videos I keep lookin and i am subscribed. But haven’t seen ya lately-- Larry

What’s a good welder for a DIY’r for around the house or maybe a neighbor needs something done. TIA

You wouldn’t happen to have another stubby rod saver stinger to sale would you ? I would love to have one

I got my favorite rod here too.. It's kinda hot, my rod... Hot rod🔥😳

Can you do the step method with 7018 1/8

When I get new rod, I feel like I can weld.

Can you do a 6010 video all the way to cap please

Have you ever used the millermatic 250x? Did you get good results?

What is the difference in stepping and whipping?

6013. 5 /32

Good video. My girl got all hot and bothered about you talking "big Rod" and I am in heaven! Thank you!

Do you still have extra stubby’s? Would love to buy one off you.

i have seen a few people that like 7014

7018 all day, no stepping, no whipping, no 5mm. especially on anything over 1/4"

How can I buy a stringer likes yours

Try some 212 mp on your wire next time

when's the next video coming?

What amperage do you run 5M on your vantage?

do you tig??

You’re lucky because you can see better than I.

If I had to make a weld where my life depended on its strength.. I’d say pass me the stinger.

Why don’t you use mig ?

LaGrange 70 is the easiest rod I ever burnt.

flux core will out perform stick 10 to one. We dont use stick anymore.How many weld inspectors I've talked too would like to see stick.."GONE"...FOREVER...all of them...

Anyone else wondering where he’s at haven’t seen a video in a while hope everything is ok

Seems like Alota guys ain’t welding much pipe, Soon as Biden goes pipe will come back.