How to Pick the Right Tungsten for TIG Welding (Without Losing Your Mind)

How to Pick the Right Tungsten for TIG Welding (Without Losing Your Mind)

How to Pick the Right Tungsten for TIG Welding (Without Losing Your Mind)Quinn Morrissette
Published on: 18/04/2026

TIG tungsten colors explained — why 2% lanthanated (blue) is the one electrode that handles 90% of what beginners will weld.

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Stick Welding Rod Guide: When to Use 6011, 6013, or 7018

Stick Welding Rod Guide: When to Use 6011, 6013, or 7018

Stick Welding Rod Guide: When to Use 6011, 6013, or 7018Quinn Morrissette
Published on: 17/04/2026

6011, 6013, or 7018 — which stick welding rod to use and when. The three electrodes that handle 95% of what you'll ever weld.

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