stickweld 140 review

[gtrippleb]

With a 50lb minimum order I'm going to have to pass on that.
Tomorrow I'll stop by my LWS and see what he has available. I can probably get two of anything he has as a sample, but I need to find a source for smaller than 1/8 rods (LWS doesn't have much under 1/8) so I can run the welder on 120 volts(90 amp output).

Is there a TSC close by? I'm not sure what they have in store though.
Tractor Supply - Search Results for 6011

 

[CNC Dan]

Is there a TSC close by? I'm not sure what they have in store though.

Nearest TSC is in the next state. Too far to go just for that. But i think I pass by when I go to my friends farmhouse in ME. I'll have to remember to stop in next time.

 

[undercut]

Have you tried any 6011?

I've run a lot of 3/32 6011 with 110V and 220V. It's actually the primary rod that I burn.

I've also run 3/32" 7014, 3/32" 7018, 1/16" 6013 and 1/16" 7014 without any problems. All under 110V and 220V. I've never seen the kinds of issues you are running into.

I'm using an Everlast dual voltage stick / TIG welder. Hope this helps.

Cheers!

 

[CNC Dan]

I've run a lot of 3/32 6011 with 110V and 220V. It's actually the primary rod that I burn.

I've also run 3/32" 7014, 3/32" 7018, 1/16" 6013 and 1/16" 7014 without any problems. All under 110V and 220V. I've never seen the kinds of issues you are running into.

I'm using an Everlast dual voltage stick / TIG welder. Hope this helps.

Cheers!

Thanks, that helps a lot.

 

[k0ua]

I cant speak for the Everlast 140, but I have the Everlast PA160 and it runs 6011 and 7018 very well. I have also run 6013 and 7014 all with good results. Of course it is a 220 only welder. As for the 6011 I did not use the 6010 port I just ran it DCEP from the normal ports. The 6011 is US Forge brand of electrodes.

James K0UA

 

[undercut]

Thanks, that helps a lot.

I should probably mention the electrodes I'm using with my Everlast inverter, sorry for the omission. I've used:

Lincoln Electric - 6011 - Fleetweld 35 - DCEP
Lincoln Electric - 6011 - Fleetweld 180 - DCEP
Lincoln Electric - 7014 - Fleetweld 47 - DCEP
Lincoln Electric - 7018 - Excalibur - DCEP
Harbor Freight - 6013 - DCEP (don't laugh! needed some 1/16" for smaller stuff)
Harbor Freight - 7014 - DCEP (ditto on the giggling)

 

[Shield Arc]

Hey undercut, I surly don't want to tell you how to weld, and everybody has their opinion. But next time you need some 7018, switch from Excalibur to ESAB's Atom Arc, I find it runs better on these inverters.
ATOM ARC 7018

 

[undercut]

Hey undercut, I surly don't want to tell you how to weld, and everybody has their opinion. But next time you need some 7018, switch from Excalibur to ESAB's Atom Arc, I find it runs better on these inverters.
ATOM ARC 7018

No worries, Shield Arc. I really value your opinion. The 7018 were easily available and were inexpensive at the time. I've heard good things about the Atom Arcs. I'll need to give them a try when I'm shopping for more. Thanks for being helpful. I appreciate it!

 

[LONGEVITYsimon]

The Esab rods do run a bit better on the STICKWELD 140, but I am having out guys do a test today on the 6011 and we hope to show some results!

 

[LONGEVITYsimon]

Dan, i want you to be happy so I will make sure there is a good solution for you on one of our stick welders! We will cover the cost if necessary to get you a replacement or a model that will meet and exceed your expectations.

 

[Shield Arc]

I am having out guys do a test today on the 6011 and we hope to show some results!

Send that puppy to me, I'll give it a test drive!:drool: One of the members here brought over his Stickweld 250 for me to help him with his welding. I don't remember running any 6010, but it ran 7018 as good as any machine I've ever run. We even hooked up my Tig rig to it, and it welded great!:thumbsup:

 

[undercut]

Hmmm, can't seem to find anyone who sells esab electrodes online. May need to visit my welding store .... Hearing too many good things about these rods!

 

[Shield Arc]

I'd be real careful buying 7018 on line. Most venders do not know how to package them:thumbdown:. And the flux is so easy to get knocked off during shipping. AirGas generally carries ESAB products.
ESAB Atom Arc 7018 - Google Search

 

[undercut]

I was just curious about the price. You are right about the flux getting knocked off. When I first started to use 7018, that's the second thing I noticed. The flux is so much easier to knock off compared to 6011. The first thing I noticed was how much larger the deposition rate was! LOL

 

[eastexan]

Nearest TSC is in the next state. Too far to go just for that. But i think I pass by when I go to my friends farmhouse in ME. I'll have to remember to stop in next time.

I don't think TSC carries the 335A. From what I can tell the packaging only says Hobart E6011.
I noticed also that their picture of it shows it as a very light color. The picture of the Hobart E6011 335A that Airgas shows on their website, is a dark gray.

Shield Arc, what is the color of the 335A that you bought?
On the Hobart Brothers website, they show the plain E6011 (made by McKay??), as well as the 335A and 335C versions.
Stick Electrodes - Hobart Brothers Performance Welding Products

I'm thinking that maybe TSC carries only the plain Hobart E6011 that's made by McKay.

 

[eastexan]

With a 50lb minimum order I'm going to have to pass on that.
Tomorrow I'll stop by my LWS and see what he has available. I can probably get two of anything he has as a sample, but I need to find a source for smaller than 1/8 rods (LWS doesn't have much under 1/8) so I can run the welder on 120 volts(90 amp output).

I happened to notice that Airgas does sell the 335A also in the 5lb and 10lb packaging. I think I'll stop by and pick up a 5lb box and try it out myself. :thumbsup:
http://www.airgas.com/browse/productDetail.aspx?Category=107&product=HOBS112232-045

 

[CNC Dan]

Dan, i want you to be happy so I will make sure there is a good solution for you on one of our stick welders! We will cover the cost if necessary to get you a replacement or a model that will meet and exceed your expectations.

Thanks Simon, I haven't given up yet.
I'll have more time on the weekend to try any other rods that I can come up with by then.

Plus I've allready cut off the plug. Doesn't seem fair to return or exchange it now.

 

[Shield Arc]

Shield Arc, what is the color of the 335A that you bought?

It's a fairly white rod.

 

[undercut]

I happened to notice that Airgas does sell the 335A also in the 5lb and 10lb packaging. I think I'll stop by and pick up a 5lb box and try it out myself. :thumbsup:
http://www.airgas.com/browse/productDetail.aspx?Category=107&product=HOBS112232-045

Finding rods smaller than 1/8" is a bit of a pain. Doesn't help when the local welding stores are a bit out of the way. I'll need to let my fingers do the walking and see who's carrying thinner rods of the esab and Hobart.

Shield Arc- how quickly do you go through a 50# box? Just curious.

 

[Shield Arc]

Shield Arc- how quickly do you go through a 50# box? Just curious.

It can takes years, I'm retired.:cool2: