1) ditch the 6011 and 6013. Both have abysmal mechanical properties plus low deposition rates and no one in industry uses them anymore, just old folks who grew up with them (sorry)
2) Acquire some 7018 from tractor supply. The Hobart variety they have is usable, MUCH better than the lincoln sold at Home Depot which are honestly the worst electrodes I've ever run. Bonus points if you go to a real welding supply store and buy some Lincoln Excalibur 7018, you can get it 10 pounds at a time and its considered by many to be the best 7018 on the market. You'll have better mechanical properties, deeper penetration, easier to remove slag, a more controllable puddle, less slag entrapment issues, and a higher travel speed than the farmer rods listed above.
3) Set your machine to 90 amps if you bought the 3/32" rods, those are great for 1/8" and 3/16" steel. 3/16 and up you'll want 1/8" rods, which run around 120ish amps or a little more if you're using them in the flat/horizontal position but never above 140.
4) Watch some of the tutorials on YouTube to teach yourself stick welding. Yes, some of the videos have me in them.
There ya go, that's a synopsis I'll give after going through one of the best trade schools in the world and leaving among the top of the class with 5 certifications. In this day and age, 7018 or go home. It has a bit of a learning curve, but trust me you wont go back. Good luck!
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