This is a Quick Overview of the most commonly used stick welding electrodes.
6010, 6011, 6013, 7014, 7018
Practice plate 3g plate 6010 root 7018 fill and cap
3/32" gap and 3/32" land
75-80 amps DCEP
these settings will work on pipe too
Sam gives an overview of how to use an excavator for welding. In response to a viewer question.