stoody rod, I use 31 or 35

 

X 2. It makes nice thick beads once you find the sweet spot for amps
Mike.

 

Any good/bad experience with McKay Hardalloy 140?

 

I have used 140 & 155. I liked them both, but its been about six years since I have touched them. I use mostly McKay rods, they are not as available and cost a little more, but I like them.

 

i have been using Hardmelt 600, mainly cause that is all that is available over here and it takes 90 days to get anything shipped in. It's not perfect but works OK.

 

I was gonna say Linc-core55 but you did specify stick---

I've burnt a lot of Stoody 36...

 

I've met with success using InWeld HF961 for metal abrasion resistance on steel conveyor lines.

 

either one will work

 

Tried Stoody 31. It burns amazingly smooth! And slug peels on its own.