Sep 27, 2012 · The 7014 rods have a higher tensile strength if any of your welds need to hold weight... They are also easier to make a better looking weld, IMO.

May 8, 2015 · I think a lot of people are confusing 7014 with 6013. Most experienced welders wouldn't touch 6013 except for the thinnest sheet metal but 7024 which is just 7014 with more iron powder …

Jul 8, 2025 · 7014 has a lot of runny flux. 6013 doesn't and it has a faster freeze (it's not 'fast-freeze' but it's faster than 7014) which both make it easier to run vertical up. First question - is it starting the …

Jan 21, 2014 · 7014 rod: 3/32 vs 1/8 Welding 1/8 7014, on mild steel with a Miller Dialarc, is fine. I recently bought for the first time a box of 3/32 7014 (a brand called Weldmark), thinking to do some …

Welding 1/8 7014, on mild steel with a Miller Dialarc, is fine. I recently bought for the first time a box of 3/32 7014 (a brand called Weldmark)...

Sep 3, 2020 · I have 3 sizes now of 7014 rod - 1/16", 5/64", and 1/8". I was running the 1/16" with some sheet metal last week and went up to the 5/64" for the same application. I haven't made up my mind …

Aug 24, 2011 · "7014 is a medium-penetration rod, the same as 7018." "7014 is a light-penetration rod, used mostly with sheet metal." "I've used 7014 on our farm equipment for many years, and have …

Nov 27, 2012 · A 7014 is another good rod, very easy to use, with good results. Worked for an earthmoving contractor in the 70s who used nothing else, a lot of welding was done on cat machines …

Mar 28, 2015 · 7014 is strictly for the noobs. never saw it on high rise or heavy construction jobs. i don't think i ever saw it in the fab shop either. don't hold your breath till it replaces 5p or 7018. what i did …

Jan 23, 2008 · When I only had a buzz box welder I used it alot. Now I used 7018 most of the time. 7014 is a good general purpose iron powder rod for flat or horizontal welds. Not so good vertical.