This video covers Welding a 3G Plate Test 3/8" thick with 1/4" Backing and 1/4" gap using 7018 1/8" at 120 amps
Toward the end of the video, you will see instructions for padding beads vertical uphill using 7018 1/8"
If you have having trouble getting uniform beads on a 3g test, padding beads is a great way to gain consistency
Andrew Cardin welds a 2" 6g test using 3/32" 6010 for the Root and 3/32" 7018 for the single bead cap.
Tips for amperage, keyhole repair, and body positioning are shown in detail.
If you have a 6g like this coming up, do yourself a favor and watch this video several times while you practice.
Detailed video on 6G test on 6 inch schedule 80 pipe 6010 root with 7018 fill and cap.
85 amps for 6010 1/8"
105 amps for the first 7018 1/8" pass.
then up to 115 amps
Usually this test is given with a procedure that allows for 1/8" electrodes.
But some welders are being required to use 5/32" 7018 which is more challenging. This video has a few tips that should help
