The best electrodes for Cast iron stick welding???

[@G5Hohn]

If you have to long arc it to get it to run, you need higher amperage setting.

[@numbskullskills]

if you start a 1/2 in or so from the start an then push up to the start the puddle will be hot flows a little bettr. awesome job looks gr8

[@Njpc7]

Good vid man I need to weld some cast iron for my aunt is 7018 not effective? If not where did u get these rods

[@philosophicalwelder]

High nickel rods. And pre heat a must. Post heat is a great thing as well (slow cooling)

[@tumbleweedoutdoors1776]

You can probably get away with 7018(check my previous video) but it’s not pretty or trust worthy. Ni55 or Ni99 electrodes are most common for cast iron, but these “cast iron” electrodes by the KT Industries brand worked amazing for me!

[@numbskullskills]

@@tumbleweedoutdoors1776 7018 works good but yes need to pre heat an dont let it cool fast trow some ash on it (thick) or keep the torh on it

[@Njpc7]

@@tumbleweedoutdoors1776 i appreciate that man I will definitely check em out

[@philosophicalwelder]

I liked your video. I have used NI rod. But still have found O.A. cast rod the best.

[@MarySmith-vl3dv]

Yay!!! Go Coop!

[@jwjco]

Polaris AAA rod

[@newageautotechnology]

You need to peen and post cool for best results preheat to 500°f

[@newageautotechnology]

A temp stick helps also

[@tumbleweedoutdoors1776]

@@newageautotechnology I heated before and after but since this isn’t really a super important weld it was more of a practice than anything. Thank you for the advice though.