Not very good welding

[dallen]

Tom not all rods need to be kept in a rod box, some rods like 6010, 6011, and 6013 don't have to be stored in a rod box/oven. if the rod was shipped in a carboard box no, if it was shipped in a metal can or sealed in plastic yes after opening if not used within 8 hours should be kept in a rod oven.

I have some 6013 I won't tell how old it is that welds today as good as it did the day I bought it.