Stick electrodes

[klandor]

looking for a place on-line where I can buy smaller amounts of stick electrodes ,other than in 50 pound containers

[Rocky D]

http://store.cyberweld.com/fillermetals.html

[hankj]

Hard to believe there isn't a LWS over in Troy, or at least down in Albany. I'd make some calls, and take a ride. You can buy 'em by the pound.

Hank

[84ZMike]

Looks like there are a couple of welding supply places in his area...
Mike
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Latham,+NY,+United+States+of+America&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title
Results 1-10 of about 330 for welding supply near Latham, NY - Modify search
Applied Welding & Mechanical - more info »
639 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY
(518) 783-9229
Northeast Gas Technologies Ltd - more info »
84 Karner Rd, Albany, NY
(518) 452-4427
Category: Welding Equipment & Supplies (Wholesale)
Awesco - more info »
20 Center St, Albany, NY
(518) 465-5226
Category: Welding Equipment & Supplies (Wholesale)
Weldcomputer Corp - more info »
105 Jordan Rd, Troy, NY
(518) 283-2897
Category: Welding Equipment & Supplies-Mfrs
Atlas Welding Accessories Inc - more info »
4013 State St, Schenectady, NY
(518) 374-0222
Northeast Gas Technologies - more info »
84 Old Karner Rd, Albany, NY
(518) 452-4427
Category: Welding Equip & Supls Retail
Walter S Pratt & Sons Inc - more info »
317 Columbia St, Rensselaer, NY
(518) 465-1549
Category: Welding Equipment & Supplies (Wholesale)
United Welding Supply Co Inc - more info »
170 Freemans Bridge Rd, Scotia, NY
(518) 346-6222
Airgas - more info »
2801 Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady, NY
(800) 666-6523
Category: Welding Equip & Supls Retail
Ravena Welding Supply Inc - more info »
2441 Us Route 9W, Ravena, NY
(518) 756-3141

A. Applied Welding & Mechanical
639 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY
(518) 783-9229 B. Northeast Gas Technologies Ltd
84 Karner Rd, Albany, NY
(518) 452-4427
C. Awesco
20 Center St, Albany, NY
(518) 465-5226 D. Weldcomputer Corp
105 Jordan Rd, Troy, NY
(518) 283-2897
E. Atlas Welding Accessories Inc
4013 State St, Schenectady, NY
(518) 374-0222 F. Northeast Gas Technologies
84 Old Karner Rd, Albany, NY
(518) 452-4427
G. Walter S Pratt & Sons Inc
317 Columbia St, Rensselaer, NY
(518) 465-1549 H. United Welding Supply Co Inc
170 Freemans Bridge Rd, Scotia, NY
(518) 346-6222
I. Airgas
2801 Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady, NY
(800) 666-6523 J. Ravena Welding Supply Inc
2441 Us Route 9W, Ravena, NY
(518) 756-3141

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[stevinator]

If you have a farm and fleet or tsc store they have them.Home Depot has lincoln rod around here.Wal-Mart has 1/16'' and 5/64'' for 110 stick welders also.Welding Depot.com is a reputable place also for on line stuff.:)

[klandor]

those LWS's are in my area ,but some rod you have to order cause they don't stock a lot. 50 pound containers on some, then they want to charge you exra shipping on top of the rod they don't stock, like 5p+ ,7024,and some other ones . maybe thats the only way they can get it from the Manufacturer. thanks for the replies.

[weldgault]

5P is standard for all Lincoln Distributors and 7024 is a dying breed? John

[Rocky D]

Yes, and here's mainly why...
There are many different types of electrodes used in the shielded metal arc welding, (SMAW) process. The intent of this guide is to help with the identification and selection of these electrodes.
ELECTRODE IDENTIFICATION
Arc welding electrodes are identified using the A.W.S, (American Welding Society) numbering system and are made in sizes from 1/16 to 5/16 . An example would be a welding rod identified as an 1/8" E6011 electrode.

The electrode is 1/8" in diameter

The "E" stands for arc welding electrode.

Next will be either a 4 or 5 digit number stamped on the electrode. The first two numbers of a 4 digit number and the first 3 digits of a 5 digit number indicate the minimum tensile strength (in thousands of pounds per square inch) of the weld that the rod will produce, stress relieved. Examples would be as follows:

E60xx would have a tensile strength of 60,000 psi E110XX would be 110,000 psi

The next to last digit indicates the position the electrode can be used in.

1. EXX1X is for use in all positions
2. EXX2X is for use in flat and horizontal positions
3. EXX3X is for flat welding

The last two digits together, indicate the type of coating on the electrode and the welding current the electrode can be used with. Such as DC straight, (DC -) DC reverse (DC+) or A.C.
I won't describe the type of coatings of the various electrodes, but will give examples of the type current each will work with. So, as you can see, that the all position would be more popular.

[tnmike]

Northern Tool carries Hobart rods in 1, 5, 10 and 50 lb boxes/ At least they do in the store here in Asheville, NC

[Sberry]

I bought some wire and electrodes at Home Depot and get most of them from TSC these days.

[TOMWELDS2]

In Amsterdam, you have 'farm family center'. Just past the hospital.

[klandor]

Thanks to all