I just started learning the tried and true SMAW process but am having a devil of a time striking an arc and maintaining. I have tried the scratch method, tap method. I cant seem to keep from sticking the rod. Once I do namage to get the arc started and stable I can run a decent enough bead. I was running a 1/8 6011 on 3/16 plate. I tried 60-75 amps and nothing seemed to help. I asked a guy I work with that used to stick weld and he suggested that if the rod is sticking then it may be running too cold.
Ay tips or suggestions would be great.
After mig welding for the past 3 or so years this is driving me crazy.
Thanks.....
Ay tips or suggestions would be great.
After mig welding for the past 3 or so years this is driving me crazy.
Thanks.....
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