I can't see well (had to add a light to my helmet) or hear either so Jody may have said 309. The benefit was to weld dissimilar metals. I found 'Magna 305', made in China has many advantages such as little hydrogen (water) absorption. but no purchase reference. I'll check out 309. Thank you all. Zach

I am an OLD MAN but new to welding. Learning the hard way. Jody spoke about the virtues of 305 electrodes and I haven't found a supplier as of yet. Does anyone know how I could get them? Also, for how long and at what temp should I bake the old rods due to moisture? Help please. Thanks zach