General welding questions that dont fit in TIG, MIG, Stick, or Certification etc.
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Popeye the old miner
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Otto Nobedder wrote:All of Lincoln's rods are made in Mexico.

The 50# tin sealed with inert gas is higher quality for the perceived customer (commercial/industrial). The rods in 5# plastic boxes (NOT moisture-tight... plastic is stunningly permeable) are assumed to be for the hobbyist/homeowner/tiny shop crowd.

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I didn't know that...I figured the good rods were made in Cleveland.
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Popeye, I spoke a little fast.

You CAN get American made Lincoln rods, if you specify the "Buy America" program. Your LWS is not going to have them on the shelf in most cases.

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/g ... mc1330.pdf

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Here's hint of what a "buy American" product can look like...
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Ive seen some that packaging already when I was traveling, never had the time to give it much thought though.
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