/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Why the fuck it is pain in the ass to stick weld 5/8 OD (16 mm) EMT? 1mm thick.
First I tried 6013s. Didn't work out that well, because slag was getting in front of weld puddle, was getting into the seam between pipes causing lack of fusion.
Then I used 6010/11s, day and night difference, no slag bullshit, and it actually welded two pieces together... If only I was better at using them.
Also tried texas tig, as i couldn't fit shit up nicely. Kinda liked the technique, was kinda satisfying to shove steel wire into the puddle and see it grow.

Can anyone explain why do 6011s work so much better for thin metal stuff? When to use which electrodes?

Because I don't know when to use which shit really. I wish i kinda picked up 6011s first, not 6013s.

But hey, booger welds hold world together I guess.