Stick Welding Techniques and Tips 7018 Lap Joint

In the video I show a really basic lap joint made from 1/4" steel and describe how I weld it. I also show the welding being done so hopefully you can get a feel for this type of common welding joint and lay down the correct bead. The heat is set in the 120 amp range and I use a 1/8" 7018 for this weld. weldwithavengea... is the place for much more general welding info. and welding tips and techniques.

[@craftchick674]

What a stady hand. Thanks for uploading.

[@littlehiawatha4870]

Very nice demonstration

[@Fercyful]

great! thanks, will try that tomorrow. Regards from Argentina. (and btw Chevy rocks!)

[@redwingsteelworks]

Yes, you will want to be dragging the rod and not pushing it. By pushing the rod there is a pretty good chance of burying your slag in the weld. With flux core or dual shield you can get away with pushing the puddle more than you can with arc welding.
Sometimes the older welders can really run like a dream and are well worth holding onto. Have a good one bud.

[@SlowEarl1]

great video keep them coming.

[@wrongturn320]

big thanks for all your videos . the best metal fabs around i would bet . maybe you have time for a quick question ? in the facility we have, the previous company left behind an old ( and i mean OLD) Lincoln arc welder . seems to work perfect. i noticed you were dragging the rod , not pushing . is that standard procedure for arc ? it would explain my problems if so :) .

[@colesmith3683]

is it bad to do a stringer bead instead of weaving it on a lap joint?

[@joshcormier1]

that was not in the flat position it was in the horizontal position same goes for a t-joint for proper flat position both must be positioned at a 45 degree angle so the weld will be applied flat.