Just realized the new 6010 rods from that big supplier are actually worse for open root passes

We used them on a tank job last month and the arc was way less stable than the old stock. The puddle kept wanting to wander, especially on the 3/8 inch plate. Anyone else run into this with their recent orders?

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bailey.xena7d ago

Switched to a different brand for the same application and the arc settled right down. Had to bump the amperage up about 10 amps to get a good keyhole, but the puddle control came back.

barbara_moore731mo ago

Ugh, everything's getting cheaper and worse lately.

fiona_murray1mo ago

Oh man, my friend bought a new toaster last week and it broke after two uses. The plastic part just melted. She said the old one from ten years ago is still working fine at her mom's house.