May 8, 2015 · For hobby welding 6013 and 7014 are good enough. But, there a reason why you have and will never see 6013 or 7014 on a code quality welding job or an industrial work site.

Oct 1, 2012 · It is much more common around here than the 7014. I don't see where the 7014 is going to be any better for most things you will encounter as both 6013 and 7014 are above the …

Welding 1/8 7014, on mild steel with a Miller Dialarc, is fine. I recently bought for the first time a box of 3/32 7014 (a brand called Weldmark)...

Feb 26, 2012 · Would 7014 also be considered a "drag rod" too? Also, does 7014 have similar welding characteristics as 6013, or are the two completely different? I know that 6013 was …

Mar 28, 2015 · 7014 is strictly for the noobs. never saw it on high rise or heavy construction jobs. i don't think i ever saw it in the fab shop either. don't hold your breath till it replaces 5p or 7018. …

Jul 8, 2025 · 7014 has a lot of runny flux. 6013 doesn't and it has a faster freeze (it's not 'fast-freeze' but it's faster than 7014) which both make it easier to run vertical up. First question - is …

Aug 24, 2011 · Lincoln's site says 7014 is good for "Maintenance and repair welding, sheet metal and fillet welds, and heavy sections." It would be useful, especially for us beginners, to hear …

I use 7014's almost daily at work repairinf carwash conveyor equipment and it's way easier to use and everything comes out looking way better. Hey, guys, the recomm. for the 7014's hit the …

Sep 3, 2020 · I have 3 sizes now of 7014 rod - 1/16", 5/64", and 1/8". I was running the 1/16" with some sheet metal last week and went up to the 5/64" for the same application. I haven't made …

Jan 23, 2008 · Does anyone use this rod much. I know it is in the fast fill category. What applications do you use it in ?