SMAW 1/8 6013 on 1/4'' Mild Steel Flat Stringer Beads. Tips on arc length, stinger positioning,

Helpful tips for 6013 padding with Matt Hayden

6013 stick welding tips for anyone in welding school trying to move on to 6010 and 7018...or who wants to build something and only has an AC buzz box welder.
6013 rods are designed to weld on DC or AC and it doesnt really matter much which one you choose.

In this video...common mistakes when learning to stick weld like amps too low, travel speed, arc too long, etc. using 6013 and 7014