STICK WELDING 101: Getting Started With SMAW
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- Unlike other processes like TIG and MIG, stick welding doesn't require gas, which is one reason it is popular among farmers and hobbyists. We get requests all the time for entry level / "how to get started" videos. Many of those recent requests have centered around stick welding and different common electrodes.
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As I welding instructor and program director, I have NO issue showing any of Bob's videos to any of my classes. Instruction and information is always spot on!
I went well in school I learned anything most I accept predict long working I want anything and nobody told me anything interrupt me and I lost today I was in couldn't figure out what was wrong so I just woke up the door about 20 or 30 years ago I don't know so they told anything about that long working there or not I don't even know if they had to phones in. What I'm saying now I would like that happened there then anyway I give up willing but always wanted to find out what my mistake was now I found out thank you sir bye-bye
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I was just about to say the same thing.
What would you think about having them write an essay on your videos instead of letting them do actual work. I am in highschool and I have a welding instructor, not a teacher.
I have a real interest in buying my first machine and learning this ART/CRAFT … it’s amazing … if I can fix metal …. Then I’ll be able to fix MOST things … that’s unbelievably valuable
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I don't think this man realizes how helpful he's been to 1,000s of people. Simple for him because of skill built over time, but a game changer for me. Thank you. When you get good at a skill, never become proud; always remember the people that helped you along the way. Keep your attitude of gratitude and always help others.
I just applied to my local ironworkers Union. I can’t get work yet as I don’t know how to weld. I convinced one of the instructors to let me come once a week to practice welding. Went to my first weld class this Thursday. I sucked ass, but after a few hours I think I can get the hang of it. Your videos have helped me immensely. I’ve written everything down as if I was back in college. Thank you.
you were meant to do these video's. well spoken, easy to understand, no fancy BS. Well done!!
That’s why he’s a teacher…
@@maximkushner5647 you can be a teacher and be terrible at it. His point is that his explainations and demonstrations are understandable and well done.
His uncle is actually Billy Bob Thornton.
Very good teacher also his accent and speaking patterns makes it so it’s easier to keep up for people like me with ADD. I’ve had teachers that were fast talkers from the city and it was just a ton of information too quickly that didn’t stick with me
@@alangreen7050 I g95piuttr Ori p of do
That was the best beginner tutorial I've seen on UA-cam.
Thank you Rick.
I feel like I need some type of certificate and a graduation party after watching this. 😃
@@bobmoffatt4133 Rick Calley nailed my thoughts exactly too. You are the absolute best instructor I have ever had for ANY industrial process.
@@GazinGeezer Many thanks for the kind words and support.
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I'm just a farmer type welder and have forgotten most of what i learned in a beginners welding class decades ago. With that said I really appreciate your on line welding classes. Thanks for taking the time and effort.
“Every one of these ripples... it’s ma heartbeat... just kidding”
Good one that, Made me laugh!
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Made me laugh to 😂
Awesome info!! Thanks for whipping it 👆 up
Forgive me for my ignorance but can someone explain the joke to me? I don't get it.
Soon as he said it I went "surely someone brought it up" and bam right at the top XD
I'm 14 and learning with an old lincoln arc welder, I'm getting better and this channel is helping me out more than I could've ever though.
Did you ever upgrade your welder? Is it an AC only welder? How do you like AC arc welding? I thought about buying a modern $129 DC arc welder. I know MIG welders are so much nicer and easier to use. But $129 for a 215 amp arc welder, is about 1/4th of the price of a 215 amp MIG.
Got an old Lincoln DialArc that my dad started teaching me on a little and I was getting decent with years ago. I'm fixing to start back welding car/truck parts & metal framing
@@Ritalie what brand are you buying or bought by now do you like it
@@Ritalie MIG welders aren't necessary that much better. Stick welding is also a more versatile skill to have.
Keep being persistent, and remember this, every day you will learn something new, no matter how old one is!
1:03 Well, that explains the problems. I was trying to run AM and FM.
Light, crispy, flaky slag. There's a man who loves his welding and his pastries! Great vid
I don't know the first thing about welding, but this was excellent. When you started singing Devo, and talking dabs I knew I found my teacher.
I absolutely love his passion and humor
It has been about 20 years since I welded. Was self taught. My favorite rod was 7014 DCEN. I was so hoping that you were going to cover that one. The reason I loved it was because I could literately drag the rod with the correct angle. I believe the reason for this was the electrode melted in such a way that the flux acted as an electrical insulator, when done the tip was concave. The only problem I had with it was welding vertical. Did not matter if I went up or down. I have read that this is a common problem with that rod.
Other than that it was a dream rod. Slag pealed off before I was done. Very clean welds. I even tested one of my welds. It was on an auto leaf spring. Cut it in half and welded it back together. Put it in a press to see where it would break. It was not on the weld. Took the full 12 ton to do it to.
I was given an old stick welder and am getting ready to play with it. Thanks for the video
Love your teaching style. As someone who just bought a welder (multi-process) for his 15 y/o who's taking welding; I now find that I want to give it a go to make retirement more interesting. Watching you is almost as good as having you here in person! Can't wait to watch more of your lessons. Thank you for making these videos.
wish this man was my teacher I've never welded but I want to learn im going to trade school in august and im working with a traveling welder by my house and im watching videos that way I have some knowledge of what im doing and this man has taught me more in 20 minutes than I've learned in 2 weeks of watching other people
I appreciate the straight forward nature of the instruction. I'm self-taught and having clear, concise, authoritative information like this is really helpful.
Ryan Cooper Good day to you. Since your self taught did you purchase a welding machine? If so what type of machine did you buy and how did you go about purchasing the right one?
Right not 17 commercials or having to sell one anything on and he didnt tell us how to plug the machine in and the right outlet and try to impose his preference. He gave his and let the viewer choose. Good observation on your part and i am a self taught person as well
Greg not sure if he saw your message. But I went with a Forney multi-process welding machine that does DC/110V/140amp. For starting out I figured it was a good choice, good price. If I ever get good enough to make money of welding I think I will buy the Esab Rebel but that joint cost $3K
@@JJ305JJ thank you
yeah i came down here to say the exact same thing, authoritative, confident, and direct. I feel I can trust this man's knowledge and go get it done
Now that was another fine video and probably the best explanation and demo for stick welding on the net! Very, very good indeed! Many thanks!
Glad you enjoyed.
Thanks for the feedback.
I welded years ago with my father helping, now he's gone and I need a refresher, good video.
“...very quietly run...softly run...”
Man, love your colourful descriptions-like welding poetry...damn, I’ve been in quarantine too long..
Bob is hilarious and really informative! He definitely gave me the motivation to get back into welding
Your help was amazing. You addressed all issues I had questions about. This man is a genius!
I get exited every time I watch these tutorials. We just learned how to whip it in class today.
Fantastic Video! I've been looking for ages for someone to just give a simple and informative demonstration of stick welding techniques. Really appreciate this!
Awesome! Great job explaining everything Bob. You are a true teacher born to do such. Thanks again
Love your channel. You do a wonderful job of explaining the aspects of welding to the common farm welder
Thank you so much for all of the knowledge that you’ve shared. It is a pleasure listening to you as well as watching you do your thing. True master
Thanks Bob. I've been wanting to learn how to weld for many years and your great teaching approach has made it so easy to get started.
Thanks a lot. This was educational and enjoyable to watch. I'm gonna get a rig as soon as I can and start learning.
Great explanation. Now I can try something more than 6011. You also explained why some things went so poorly. Thanks for a great video.
This guy is a natural when it comes to brief informative educational content
This man is the Bob Ross of welding
That weld right there is a happy little accident and that weld in the back? That'll be our little secret.
"We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.”
"Every one of these ripples... is my heartbeat" 😂 Good stuff man I appreciate all the knowledge you share with us heathens
He reminds me of my welding instructor from college. there was never a dull moment in that mans shop!
The good old days huh 😂🤣
I'm currently doing high school stick welding, this really helped me understand how to handle the process
You are a great teacher.you break it down nice and simple. You make it fun. I really appreciate you!
I'm a welding student and I find your videos more informative than those used in class. Thanks for the help
Same
@@mastermeme Ditto.
accidental contact with the thumb down button. His videos certainly are helpful
we use his in the classroom😹
If your instructor has to use videos, your instructor sucks. Get your money back!
Been watching your videos for quite some time and I always learn something new. Thanks again.
Thank you for watching 🍻
Gotta love this guy’s personality, he is awesome
That was absolutely the most informative beginner stick welding video I have ever watched! Kudos buddy you’re doing a great job!!
in the roughly 24 minutes of this video you have clarified and dispelled so many misconceptions I had about stick welding. I currently have an older Miller Fifty/Fifty AC/DC welder. Thanks to you I now know how to get much more out of the welder than I had in the past. Thank you for all you do.
Got the old Stick welder of my Grandpa and startet learning welding. Gonna get a grinder for Christmas.
THX Sir; Very well produced and informative. America needs more folks like you who help us by passing useful information along. Blessings.
The Welding community has been very kind to me just like you any questions concerns techniques thank you so much for your help and you were sharing such a great thorough video. Colorado
Dude, THANK YOU SO MUCH this was an incredible overview of all the experiments I would never have the time/money/courage to try on my own. ASTM needs to give you a medal
Brilliant video, 10 out of 10.
Thanks Bob, Great video. Pushing myself from MiG to stick weld. Your video is really helpful to us hobby guys.
I'm going to be starting a mettelbauer ausbildung here in germany in august...I have a feeling I'm going to be coming to this channel religiously the next couple years
Whip it --whip it good 😂😂😂
Keep up the great work and big shout out from Tipperary Ireland 🇮🇪
I never took a welding class, but this guy would be a good teacher and be a fun class to take. Seems super laid back and explains things in layman’s terms so anyone can understand if
Great refresher, took welding classes in high school and definitely had a preference for 6013.
I first learned how to weld when I worked at a rock quarry. Since everything was rusty and/or muddy, it was a pretty good teaching ground. Everyone can learn in a lab-like environment, right? I bought a Lincoln 225 about 20 years ago and have used it for countless hobby projects. I naturally discovered 6013 as my favorite rod, but never knew the science behind it. This was a fantastic video. You got a new subscriber in me.
thank you so much for your time and effort your videos are helping me so much I'm just a hobbyist but watching you I am learning so much.
Great video! Ive been doing stick for over 35 years, learned from my grandfather, and he showed me the same way you are. Its always great for us "old heads" , and a damned good idea, for us to have these refresher courses from time to time! Thanks!
You rock! No frills, no hype, direct, concise...
Strait to the point, informative and easy to understand. The quality of the video feed said it all. Great presentation!
Great job explaining rods. I’m just getting started a little late in life but enjoyed your video. I felt like I was in class. Well done sir
If you're still breathing, it's not too late :~) I'm 59, welded when I was a teen into early 20's, not been back since, now I'm doing it as a hobby, just love it!!!
Thanks Bob for the explanation I do not understand English so much but enjoy watching your videos especially with stick electrodes
This came up on my recommended video list and I was so glad it did. Exceptional straight forward instruction. Thanks👍. Being able to weld opens up some awesome project possibilities.
Very informative; thank you. And the whip it bit was spot on! It’s good to share sense of humor in all professions, trades, etc.
Great instruction caught me off guard there for a second. That's teaching at its best. Keep your crowd interested.
Thank you for the straight forward informative style of your videos. I have always wondered about stick welding and this was very informative.
Thanks, getting back into it after many years away. One of the few channels that I will sit through ads just to support you more.
This is a fantastic help for myself and my two boys learning to be good iron workers (721) Thank you so much. We are tuned in Bud. Cheers!
This has been one of the most informative videos I have ever seen . Cannot thank you enough for your professionalism / & attention to detail . Watched several times, taking notes . Wonderful video .
Wow. This guy just shared a wealth of knowledge with us. His personality and teaching style made this video so enjoyable. I didn't know there was such a thing as a welder groupie until I just became one :)
I would like to thank you for creating this very informative and straight to the point video. The brevity is very welcoming.
Thank You!!! I'm learning the basics from a friend at work. We raise and service tower cranes and I have always admired just how skilled my friend is.
What a great instructor. Some people just want to impress you. NOT THIS GUY. No clap trap, no pointless tech, just good grounded advice from a guy that knows what he is doing. I salute you mate. Thank you so much.
My welder training was about 35 years ago. I ended up going right into NDT and QA and never welding again. I'm retired now and dying to relearn for fun. I'm glad I came across this video. I can still hear my instructor Mr. Hinson: "if it doesn't sound like bacon frying you are not doing it right."
My welder training was 40 years ago I"m 83 years relearn for fun
great video - thanks for putting this together, . That's a way a class should be run. You're a natural born teacher ! Looking forward to more videos .
Just starting to "stick" weld. Excellent video! Easy to understand. Great "usable" info. Thanks!
I am here because I want to learn as a hobby and fabricate my own bbq smoker. I am have an extremely difficult time finding local classes on this subject matter. I am a beginner. These videos are exactly what I am looking for. I have no equipment and I haven't started yet. But I am learning the terminology and by watching. This guy is great. I used to watch my grandfather welding and cutting as a child growing up on a farm but I never touched any of the equipment.
Have you built your smoker / grill yet? Where are you located?
thank you for this video. I am in school for welding, and have not had the opportunity to see these rods next to each other. it was good.
Guys cool... Knows what he's doing
❤thank u guys for these comments, been welding bout 3weeks and the way an instructor explain really does say a lot 🎉
Love the “whip it” segments!
Great instructional all around. Thanks!
“You might have to cut that part.” No way! And for an added bonus we stick mustachios. Perfecto! Learned lots to day.
Thanks Bob! Ive been thinking about a career change, and welding seems like a good option, the video was very imformative and helpfull!
Best stick weld video I've seen. Very instructive from a guy who knows his stuff. Thanks for the knowledge.
Awesome. 6 or 7 view through this and several screenshots later and I'm ready to try the new stick welder. Thanks so much!!
This should be the standard for all welding videos. Thank you for your wisdom sir. Great job. I’m trying to learn all I can before my first project. I’m building seat frames with 14 gauge steel tubing and I’m collecting all the information I can first. I’ve never welded before. This will be my first experience. Looks like 6010 DCEP is the way to go.
I repair fire sprinkler systems using the 6013 2.5mm electrode. A lot of my repair work requires welding over existing MIG welds. Brilliant video and explanation of the characteristics between each type of electrode.
The best video I have ever seen on the explanation of the different rods. I am a super beginner and a video like this is a huge help.
Bob is a great instructor I have watched this video at least 5 times!!!
The arc shots are great, helpful to see how far to hold off and what the puddle looks like. I think it would be even more helpful to see a wider angle of what Bob is doing to manipulate the rod and the stinger, what angle he's holding at, how he's moving his arm & body, etc.
Great content Bob. Watching from my hospital bed, just made me feel a whole lot better.
Philip Barker how was your recovery?
The Absolute best instruction videos out there, I learn so much from watching your tutorials, keep up the great work, you are definitely appreciated!!
To the makers and instructors of this channel. Thank you so much. 💯 I have been looking for just this type of knowledge. ( so many videos that only give half or no helpful info. ) give me true hope and inspiration to actually try .( always say, but not take the steps. ) .
Thank you guys! Excellent demonstrations.
I'm gonna finally try to stick weld with my everlast welder. Thanks for the tips.
Very good instructions... explaining the rod types and the settings!.....I wish we could have had such videos in my time as a Welder!
This guy is a amazing teacher he keeps u interested and knows his shit hands down the only one I watch shout to him for getting me so involved with something I have missed out on for yrs
Thank you! Im around 3 life long welders that can barely tell me 5 seconds of what you know. 6013and 7018 are my favorites.. They make you look good!!! Lol
Today was my first time stick welding (highschool metals class). When I go back tomorrow I'll be the best stick welder in the class.
Triamcinolone Acetonide how'd you do?
Well, what I made was hardly recognizable as a weld bead, but for my second time not too bad.
They need to have more high schools with TECH school classes..
Finally started my welding school got under the hood 1st time today. All I gotta say is yalls videos helped me a ton and this is so much fun
Best video and teacher hands down thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and will continue to share it!
6011 is the great for rusty and painted material, also very good for tacking. it's pretty good at gouging if you're not careful and it throws a lot of spatter. i keep a file handy when i'm using 7018 as slag forms on the end of the rod, and it doesn't restart easily if you don't knock it off. i use those 2 rods for most stuff.
Best video of the year!! You saved me so much time swearing my only AC welding machine =)
Ive.an only ac machine too but just learned that for about $40 on the net i can buy a full wave rectifier and have it both ways ac/dc , some other lover as well as me, theres a how too vid on youtube where he does this with my exact lincoln ac welder. Id been wanting to do aluminum but with ac only found this daunting if at all fesible so i sent for a rectifier in 400amp config ( better overkill than under) and soon will have both capabilities. I dont get why lincoln for an extra buck didnt make.this damn machine capable of either or put any damn wheels on it as they did in the past on the same model. Friggin marketing greedy fucks i expect. Rich/San Jose
Great video! I really appreciate you making the effort to clearly explain and show these details. Thanks!
Bob's day just appeared to get better and better throughout this video.