My very first welding job was while I was still in welding school. I worked for a little more than one month burning 3/16" 11018 rods on high strength steel parts for mobile drilling rigs. Even though it was a pretty crappy job, I did learn while I got paid. The main thing I learned was that I wanted to go back to school, learn to weld pipe, and get a better higher paying job. so that is what I did. | Welding Tips & Tricks

We have had a few requests for videos using 5/32" 7018. This video is about a vertical uphill fillet weld using 7018 5/32" diameter electrodes. Amperage range for this rod is 130-210 and we welded the whole joint out using 140 amps. The main things to pay attention to on any weld using 7018 are ... amperage, polarity, arc length, angle of rod, manipulation or technique, and travel speed. Visit my store at https://weldmongerstore.com for TIG Fingers, DVDs, and other quality welding tools. | Weldi

Visit my store at https://weldmongerstore.com for TIG cup Kits, TIG Fingers, Gloves, DVDs, and other quality welding tools. New products being added weekly. Overhead welding with 7018 gave me fits when I was in welding school. But once I figured out that I needed to set the amps to almost as hot as I would weld in flat and horizontal, things went smoother....as long as I used a tight arc. The same goes for 5/32" 7018. And if you have the arc control setting aka "Dig" on some machines, setting it