Arc Welding Lessons

[@TheUniversalEyes]

This guy is one hell of a welder, he makes welding videos for mig, stick and tig. I used to watch these videos every night for months and it taught me a lot.

[@DingDangg]

Damn, this is by far one of the best welding videos i've ever seen

[@willyjacobson1771]

It is a great welding series. Everything is still applicable even with my powertig welder with features never even invented when this video was made!

[@ronaldbush9136]

What do you see when you Meg welding KZbin

[@brianbarnes9635]

He's not doing the welding. In no video of his that I've seen do you actually see him welding, lift his hood, and see the weld. Good videos though. I show them in my classes sometimes.

[@dubmasterz3261]

For sure this guy is really good at teaching. I learnt a lot here watching this video. Great job Steve.

[@raykeonitzer8639]

Best welding instruction video I have seen. Beats a six week welding course I took at the local college way back when. Thanks.

[@diplomamodule1508]

+Ray Keonitzer hahaa

[@samuelclark4525]

Yup. I learned far more watching videos like this and practicing on my own with my everlast welder

[@kusalway2897]

Yes of course.

[@rickymeadows3763]

Thinking the SAME thing , he taught with more fluidity in 45-minutes than what I was taught in a 16-week SMAW curriculum class at a community college....The only advantage of the college class was hands-on Labs with repetitive welding.

[@vandievelenvandievelen6532]

IT really beats!!!!

[@ajginther1281]

Don't let the outdated look fool you - this may be the most concise and informative overview for beginning SMAW that I've seen. Great accurate info on the attributes of the most common rods too. This vid should be vat the top of every newbie stick welders list.

[@petebaumgartner8238]

This is one of the most professional videos I have seen on Arc Welding. Its as if he is right in the room teaching you all the basics.

[@repairfreak]

Very well done video, brings back fond memories of IVYTECH welding school back in 86. I did production welding at multiple job shops, however all gsmaw. I was fortunate to have a father that encouraged my interests, he even installed flameproof sheetrock in his basement, installed me a ventilation fan over my weld bench to bring smoke outside. I remember many fond times with laughing buddies down in basement sparking on up on my Lincoln 225 AC 125 DC at 10pm+ when parents room was directly above 😂👍. I’m very grateful to have such supportive parents that trusted me way more than I trust my own kids growing up. Welding has always been a love of mine, after 30 years at age 50, I finally got a Hobart Handler with 75/25 gas cylinder for the garage. Even though my life has taken me into Consumer Electronics repair, my heart still has that special place for welding, the sounds and smells are so yummy! 🤗

[@X4George]

The best video I've seen for a person that is trying to learn how to Arc Weld. Thank you for a very informative video.

[@sorayacassis4619]

This guy is a way better teacher then my welding teacher. Two thumbs up on this video!!

[@davidrichards8639]

Not bad, certainly one of the better instructional videos on welding, the guy actually knows what he is talking about.

[@anselb2000]

One of the very best welding videos on KZbin.

[@sebastianadams8771]

just got a powertig welder. practicing tig welding now but will try stick welding soon. this guy in the video is pretty good.

[@bonesaw70]

NOTES - Arc Welding Lessons ide16rus (My notes - use at your own risk) E6010, E6011 - fast freeze - strong arc/light slag/deep penetration E6013, E7018, 7024 - filler - light arc/heavy slag - smoother finish E6010 DC+, 6011 AC/DC+ dirty material/First pass/fill gaps - follow with Filler E6013 DC- for high speed sheet metal E6013 AC/DC+ for general welding/light fab - easiest to use E7018 DC+ Low H - Best finish/handles stress/low alloy/cast steel/large gaps/high deposit rate - must be clean E7024 DC+ horizontal only - smooth weld/clean metal/high amps Fast Freeze - can see puddle clearly - E6010 & E6011 -- ~ 3mm arc gap -- focus on puddle, not the arc -- Scratch where weld will be -- keep finger on trigger to drop rod -- pause for 2-3 circles at start to get base metal hot enough - Arc Gap -- too close - no penetration/base metal cold -- too long - arc drops/filler metal loss of control -- most important - Weaving -- Watch build up (behind)/sides to keep even and tie-in -- metal follows the heat/watch undercut - rod angle -- angle used to push slag back over the weld puddle -- Straight up - puddle goes down and out/deep penetration -- Angled - Builds up -- Too angled - puddle difficult to control -- vertical-45 to start/25 generally speaking - Amperage (contributes to heat of base metal) -- Purpose - melt the base metal -- given in Mfg recommendations as a range--depends on metal thickness/position/welder's ability -- Too low - base metal doesnt get hot enough--poor penetration/puddle appears to follow the rod -- Too high - base metal too hot -- pushes puddle back/poor side tie-in -- Correct - puddle spreads out/sides tie-in immediately/can ease the puddle around -- Start about the mid-point in Mfg recommended range - Speed of progression (contributes to heat of base metal) -- faster = less heat/slower = more heat -- too fast - too cold--weld bead skates across/no penetration -- too slow - too hot--puddle spreads out/ -- correct speed - puddle spreads out and is controllable/sides tie in -- As one improves, higher amps and faster speed - Ending -- Take a circle or two at end, then up and back summary -- scratch to get arc -- start puddle wide for uniform -- uniform arc gap -- amp to spread out puddle -- ease puddle around using arc -- watch build up and sides -- add filler metal before pulling out -- Smaller rod is easier, and can be built up - start with 3/32 in general 6010 & 6011 -- tight circles & zig-zag --watch edges -- whip motion - pull forward and then push molten metal back into the bead -- deep penetration/gouge and fill -- step motion - puddle, long-arc, puddle -- metal cools some between puddling--thin materials/gap fill -- step - cover with a fill pass -vertical -- down is easier -- up gives more penetration -- down - higher amperage/heat rises --- watch sides and build-up --- angle rod up/arc pushes puddle up --- move fast to stay ahead of the puddle -- up - lower amperage/into heated metal --- angle tip up --- watch undercutting -- watch sides and buildup --- too hot - puddle may fall out/burn through - Horizontal - tip up and vertical --- don't blow weld bead out - Overhead - get comfortable, like flat --- Puddle wants to stay/don't blow it out --- tip almost straight up and down --- Sparks will be coming 6013 - good for small low Amp machines -- Puddle stays fluid -- Lots of slag -- 130AC 116DC- good starting point -- Too low - long time to tie in sides -- Too high - stays hot longer -- Short arc gap - can rest rod on metal - Vertical -- downhill by design --- amps up 5-10A --- angle up --- slight side-to-side --- stay ahead of the puddle - move faster or higher amps -- uphill - more penetration --- side to side --- watch undercut --- amps down 5-10 - horizontally across --- angle up/slightly back --- slightly to back --- slag runs down/watch the top --- move fast to avoid buildup --- better to move fast and do a second pass - overhead --- get in position and like flat weld -- mind the sparks 7018 -- heavy slag stays molten longer -- understand that one sees the slag, not the metal -- be comfortable -- critical gap and uniform movement -- bump and scratch to start -- avoid rod burn up or pulling rod out of puddle -- req's a little higher amperage -- weld depends on how the puddle acts rather than how it looks -- too low - wont spread out, long side tie in -- too high - puddle agitated and fluid/excessive splatter -- easy to move puddle side to side -- horizontal - sag = move faster -- vertical - weld up, move quick size to side after tie in -- overhead -- takes more practice, but worth the time In summary -- concentrate -- focus on puddle -- make puddle do what it needs to do -- put metal where it belongs -- inspect every weld -- Practice -- Smooth -- side tie in problems - too fast, tip of rod in puddle, low amps -- too slow - flat weld, overheated base metal -- Long arc - inconsistent bead with excessive spatter

[@danielford2424]

These notes are excellent. Many thanks for them. Feel sorry for Steve though, this is an illegally copied video. The guy gets nothing. It's worth going on his website and ordering his dvds. to do the right thing

[@panjandrum.conundrum]

Thanks man, great work!

[@shellhammergallery]

Well informed and excellent information on arc welding. I have been using gas welding as in acetylene and natural gas for 30 years and time for me to learn arc welding. This is the video to watch.

[@l.horseman5704]

This video was chuck full of tips and tricks to help make it easier to learn the technique of welding. It is about the bead which determines the strength of a near perfect bead. Thanks so much i am going to study this video probably a half dozen times. So i get into the habit of watching what the molting metal is telling me what is happening while i am laying down the bead. This is the best video i have seen.

[@josaphe]

This is one of the best welding instruction videos i have ever found.. Hatts off the instructor for such a nice presentation.

[@BeingRomans829ed]

Teacher very knowledgeable, and does his job very well. Was very interesting and informtive. Outstanding video!

[@worldsmessiestworkshop4817]

45 minutes? Seemed like 10! I'm self taught (learning) on a welder I made from microwave oven transformers and can't adjust amps. Your in depth information on rod types, how they penetrate and holding angles will help greatly! Best on KZbin, no one else comes close.

[@AnjanKumarhere]

isnt this the most perfect video lecture ever?

[@rlvsun]

yes it is.

[@kevinmurphy8450]

Great old school welding tutorial, direct and to the point with no wasted words, sort of Steve McQueen style

[@jiwbink]

With more than twenty years of welding experience(much of that as a Union Ironworker. I can honestly say that this tutorial IS EXCELLENT! It should be shopped to technical training schools as a MUST SEE,for ALL pupils interested in learning this welding process. Very informative,instructing what should we well as what should NOT be done AND how to correct the errors in the process. Every bit as good as training I received thirty years ago,BETTER in many aspects! YOU SIR,CAN PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK,THIS WILL HELP ALL THAT PAY ANY ATTENTION!! WELL DONE!!

[@moseseseseses]

I watched a number of videos on stick welding and other types of welding and I've even published a welding book on welding offshore and I believe I can assure anybody else who is seeking out any information on stick welding this has to be one of the best durable detailed and display videos I've ever seen on KZbin when it comes to stick welding.

[@stephendullea5307]

I'm in a welding class at my community college, and there's 11 or 12 students which makes it hard for the instructor to observe and instruct individuals on the many techniques, equipment selection criteria, and to offer tips for improvement. This would have been a great required watch before the first day of class! Well done and thank you.

[@MadMikey1010]

Best instructional video on youtube! I was clueless about welding before I watched this video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I found it very professional, comprehensive and to the point. Amazing job!

[@skgerttula]

This gave me so much more information than the videos put out in the last few years. Thanks, great tutorial and explanation of details.

[@moatddtutorials]

I will probably never weld anything in my entire life, but this great video makes me think I could.

[@johnbarnette3916]

most ppl are boring and dull, but you sire are neither, i had no problem keeping interested, you did a great job, thanks, John from Ga

[@grahambradtke9546]

By far the very best video I have seen on ARC welding and I have watched a few!

[@justinverbaux6474]

You can pretty well take everything and apply it. Your Everlast welder will have a few nice features that will help you like hot start and arc force control. Hope this helps.

[@Darksunshine666]

I want to thank you.. You are very well spoken, you cover a lot of ground with out irrelevant talk. I learned so much from your Video. I've booked marked it so I can refer to it when need be. It really makes a difference on the person giving instruction. If your not a teacher, you should be. Again >> Thank You Very Much.

[@jonarbuckle1560]

agreed. This guy is a very talented teacher. I learned more from this than entire playlists of the more popular welding channels. Watch the puddle, not the arc, for one. Hold your working hand with a resting hand is another HUGE one most skip on. Not really a channel plug but there is a canadian metallurgist and machine shop teacher called that lazy machinist who is also a great teacher. If you or anyone else is looking to get more into metalworking, I HIGHLY recommend his videos. His speech and mannerisms are a little distracting at first, but he's an unrivaled teacher and even if you're not looking to expand your horizons with metalworking, a GREAT deal of machinist knowhow is directly translatable to welding of all kinds.

[@krishnamurthyambrose2903]

The best tutorial video on welding I have ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@pinbret]

best technical training video I have seen in years thank you for posting this ...cheers from San Diego California

[@greggcordell5477]

I have to say this is one of the best welding lesson that I have watched . Thank you for you time.

Explains everything very good tutorial, I am new and was watching others and they kept saying they liked or disliked 6013 but not explaining what a 6013 was. You get my thumbs up and 5 stars.

[@incubatork]

The full series by steve is probably the best explained, easiest to understand videos i've ever seen, some great high visability welding pool video footage too. I even like his hat 😅😅

[@kinddave27]

Thanks for showing the importance of what the electrodes proform under. How to keep the pace and tightness when arc the weld. but after watching the video. i have learn the main importance of what to look for and what not for in the weld beed. and that will help out my better stance for sure, so thank you for showing me the general idea in Arc Welding . P.s. Can I add this bit my youtube channel for a quick learning demonstration when needed.

[@dandebby]

This is by far the best stick welding video on you tube. Thank you very much !

[@dondenter]

A brilliant Video with very clear explanations Steve. I can study this and learn the right way to do it - thank you.

[@bricofast]

For me The best welding vídeos,a hug here from Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@bogdan_n]

Although i'm not a welder, my current job puts me in a lot of different situations, like from troubleshooting PC networks to machining and welding (pretty rarely, but it happens), and this is the first video i watched that presents the different types of SMAW rods in detail, with differences and points to look out for. Thank you.

[@overmanonfire]

The best tutorial on stick welding on KZbin.

[@nationalistcanuck2877]

I wish videos for the modern machines were this good.

[@myboilaverboy5489]

im a welder.... i love the way you explain things about weld... great job...

[@BKPal-hb5py]

The best teacher I have discovered. My best regards.

[@brianswartz6314]

Thanks so much. Starting a new maintenance job and this has shown me I can use the equipment my employer provides. Best video out there. Not just how to use the rod, but how to set up the machine. . .perfect!

[@gaby874]

One of the best weld learning videos I've seen..

[@jamesaulgur4556]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on you tube. I am teaching my boys to stick weld and this video is perfect for teaching them all about getting started. They ran their first beads today. And did a wonderful job. I have been welding for over 40 years, my boys are 9 and 11 you would think I would be able to tell them everything about the process. But what you have done here has been better than anything I could have put together. Your explanations are clear and easy to understand and your arc shots are absolutely wonderful, clearly showing what you are talking about. Thank you for posting this. You have three new followers, subscribers and fans... awesome job. Thank you...

[@MrElectricstorm]

Wow!! This vid was very helpful!!! I am an Electrician an for 11 years..I be been told I have to learn to weld.so I am going to sent to school for a few weeks and lean all about it, and get certified hopefully. And if any jobs that need me to weld ,,I'll get te call for work. It will make me worth a hit more.. Bc being out of work is shitty..

[@way2easy2love]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS IT TAUGHT ME A FEW THINGS, IM A SELF TAUGHT WELDER IVE BEN WELDING EXHAUST PIPES ON CARS ITS A CHALLENGE AT FIRST BUT ONCE YOU GET THE RIGHT AMPERAGE LIKE YOU SAID ITS ALL EASY.......5 STARS

[@melaniew77msn]

Welding machines are a very handy tool to have! Trying to use the same one is not just a rookie thing,many very seasoned pros I know including myself still prefer to use a machine they have been using for a while and have passed certification tests with. Welding equipment in my obsevation is sensitive enough to electical input, that your welder will probaly behave just a little diffrent in someone elses shop! If you have spots marked on dials you might have to retune a bit on a diffrent outlet!

[@troytaylor9828]

I am wanting to learn to weld. I have played with Mig welding before but this Stick welding is somethinkg different. This guy is an awesome teacher to say we have never met. lol. I am thinking about just going to a community college after watching this. I have no one around me to learn from but want to learn. GREAT VIDEO....the best I have seen yet. Awesome Job

[@nobsoul2179]

Troy Taylor its an awesome experience, have learned about 3-4 years ago and has given me a lot in life

[@meltingsmoke]

There's a lot of arc welding videos on here, most of them are terrible and don't really aim to teach you anything; this is not one of those, very good video with lots of good information :)

[@iimetalhead28]

good video,ive had problems stick welding before and now i know why.he hit on on the right point of what to do and not to do.id recommend this video to anyone having trouble with their stick welds.

[@stevieg.4816]

I have to say much thanks as I have never had so much information and technique in a welding video. Your videos just became my new instructor.

[@Pasdechevredreamer]

Fantastic. Welding improved hugely by just watching this video. Well done. Thanks

[@Slakass55]

ide16rus, thanks for posting this. Best one so far, a professionally made instructional video that is just what I needed (first time trying to weld, just bought a welder). However I have to wonder if the people that produced this (Wall Mountain Co.) would think if they knew someone posted their vid on utube. Oh well, it greatly helped me immensely, so if the producers happen to see this comment: great job. You guys know what you're doing and the guy with the mustache did a great job.

[@Dpope88]

starting my welding class in about a week. this just gave me a good jump start. thank you!

[@gatorvern9522]

This is an excellent source of welding information. Worth watching several times as a refresher.

[@bemisfamily06]

Great video! this is exactly what I was looking for.. a no BS video that thoroughly explains all aspects of stick welding! Thanks and much respect!

[@MrJoeeye59]

Thank you very much for such a wonderful informative Arc Welding Video. Nice to see you were right to the point explaining every detail in the proper steps covering all important areas on learning all the key points of Arc Welding with exact precision.

[@THELockerGRIAL]

just listen to the frying bacon sound, that's what you want to hear, except with aluminum, good explanation buddy, very good job, you are a pro teacher,

[@westernspike]

accurate, concise, informative... the best video I've come accross. hope to see more video presentation on other field of expertise. I hope home video makers makes these kind of video if they want to express or present something educational (although this video is produced professionally). Thank you for sharing this video.

[@richardmckay1140]

Thank you. Excellent video guide for the novice, important issues covered and repeated at timely intervals. The tutor was very good, verbally very clear and concise

[@johnjaquez9417]

Great teaching aid just what I have been looking for. Finally a teacher that know how to weld.

[@iamrobinson]

Well worth the watch, thanks for a professional welding seminar

[@johnmacmillan627]

Excellent! Best yet in describing arc theory, puddle control, amps etc. Thx very much

[@weldanything4509]

This guy knows his stuff. You can also use a mig welder in a similar way using gas-less welding wire, here the flux is on the inside of the weld wire....otherwise known as flux cored wire.

[@notretiredrefreshed3245]

Good video. Referred to it quite a bit when learning to use my PowerArc welder when I first got it. Thanks.

[@coachdad3290]

This is the original God of welding be respectful ... his lessons are better than a welding class 😉

[@originalCN4]

funny, its been a while since i've welded and the refresher is definitely helpful, I was always running the arc too cool now that i see it, definitely a novice but im learning. Thanks a million!! PS i'll leave the more complicated jobs up to a ticketed welder ;)

[@benjamintan2331]

...now i know what is arc welding technique and more. thank you very much sir i appreciate your welding lessons.

[@seand2022]

That mustache maintains his bad-asser, saying "Hey I want to be a father figure to you and hold your hand threw this journey of metal alchemy and wizards work, while maintain the fact that if you mess up, your gonna get beat down" Good form old chap!

[@b2major9th]

Best welding instructor ever!

[@MrHeiss-my3co]

Thank you ! Steve , That is a great video ! I have been putting into practice the technical aspects you are presenting and they work great ! My beads , look like beads now and not the bird crap , I used to make ! Thanks again ! I am forever grateful ! I like the way you speak clearly and slowly so my pea brain can absorb all of you information ! Keep up the great work ! I can't thank you enough !

[@grrrh4035]

Great video! Thanks for all the valuable information and insight! I expect this will shorten my learning curve considerably. If you are learning arc welding, don't waste time and resources with trial and error, I urge you to watch this video and take notes!

[@jgmo53]

This is an EXCELLENT video! I used to teach welding, covering the SMAW, GMAW and GTAW processes. I would have loved to have been able to use this video to illustrate to my students the "stick" welding techniques of the SMAW process because I could not have made a better on myself. WELL DONE!

[@RM-vi3rr]

Hello I am a new stick welder and I just wanna tell you I luv the way you explain everything in ABC please continue I will be watching thank you very much

[@Oldslipper]

The best video l've seen. Easy to understand.Thanks Konstantin

[@derrick3570]

Best welding informational video on youtube. Textbook info that even experienced welders can learn something from

[@vandievelenvandievelen6532]

This is not normal all info en practical tips in one time!! What a video what a teacher!!

[@mertsilliker1682]

top of the heap one of the most informative videos I have watched

[@DeckHazen]

Excellent video - thank you. Good explanations and excellent use of welding shots. I might have hoped for a little more on starting the arc as that is my biggest problem at the moment, but over all this is probably the best instructional video on welding that I've come across.

[@Noeman2009]

Great tutorial. I usually use stinger release lever on fingers side because my thumb is too weak to open the stinger.

[@THOMASTHESAILOR]

Excellent Video, I bought a little 120 volt welder, I'm learning and burning. I don't have any real projects yet, but, It's a blast.. It's great for small stuff in my garage.. I watch a lot of videos, on learning welding.. This one is the best one I seen yet..

[@bythesea49]

Excellent video Steve ...Thank you very much for all your guidance. Have watched it many times.

[@montypythonish]

Thank you very much for an excellent, informative video. Definitely lots of info, from rod size to amps required and angle and speed of weld. Brilliant video.

[@codelicious6590]

This was just the exact vid I was looking for! Thank you so much for putting this info out there for us auto-didactic aspiring welders!

[@souj1000]

Simple and objective and explains all the things needed by welder.

[@whackers17tv96]

This arc welding tip is very useful guidelines for beginners,thumbs up!

[@davidmcc359]

Simple explanations, basic language for technology involved and above all, excellent delivery of information and act of welding.. Great video and great lesson, cheers mate..

[@jloden8873]

You my friend are a teacher answered questions I needed a answer for,great job

[@elijahjohnson1184]

Great video. Will everything he says be applicable to an inverter welder? I have an Everlast welder too and wonder how much of this instruction can help me. Thanks.

[@teis79]

All you have to know about welding in 46.40 minutes!! At least if you want to learn stick welding. Excellent video!!!

[@ramonsanchez3554]

BEST WELDING LESSON I'VE SEEN ON KZbin.

[@stewartlaifang697]

As good of an instructional video on the fundamentals of arc welding, as one could possibly get !! Great job bro !!! 👍👍👍👍

[@byker51]

Well done instructional video. I gained great tips, video kept my attention, and I am a better beginning welder for it. I did take a course but had so many unanswered question that were not answered. You, amigo, were very thorough, thanks.

[@nsaucier1988]

I work at Ingalls as a shipfitter, in the little 2 week welding course they graded us on break tests and to make sure we didn't have any undercut and make sure we had enough penetration. Actually being out in the yard, I've learned that none of that matters for shipfitters, just tack shit up and put load on your tacks at your own risk is their motto lol

[@z400rider08]

beeroosterm hahaha

[@BigWesLawns]

beeroosterm he said it was the company's motto. the man has to get paid, so he has to do it their way. it sounds as if he is aware of the issue(thatswhy he's bringing it up) and wants us to know. thanks for the different angle Nick.

[@kelleypack1000]

Welded some pipe fence this after noon after watching your video it really helped me. My pipe is pretty hard to weld its 2 7/8 drill stem its magnetized so I have to run in ac a lot. But your video is really good thanks

[@wazalee4872]

i've been welding ( i'm not a welder) most of my life, farm equipment etc my own stuff, but yes i learnt well done and very informative.

[@TheAmmarKeylani]

excellent, illustrative, rich and not boring. Thank you

[@luiskvayro2341]

excelentes lesiones jhon. si es posible quisiera ver tus vídeos de tig.grasias