hobby STICK welding for beginners with LINCOLN AC-225 welder

[@pocket83squared]

Just bought a 225 last night. Naturally, I've been watching videos for the last two days. Yours was the first one that didn't make me want to punch the presenter. Seriously man, thanks. This was a super useful start-up video.

[@rufus-h4h]

This is a good intro for me. I purchased one of those tombstone welders at a tag sale for $25! I asked the guy if it worked. He plugged it in, and struck an arc. Thanks.

[@grantniels]

OMG It's like Steven Spielberg pretending to be an amateur. No droning on no useless information. So much info packed into this video. Please keep it up!

[@jp-hh9xq]

I'm really digging this video! Great job! I inherited this exact welder from my dad when he passed. I used it when I was 10 - 15 years old to help him out (I'm now 50yo). Now I have it and I have some broken parts on a trailer I want to weld and needed a refresher. When professionals explain it they may leave out things a beginner will point out to another "beginner". I like that. And your humor is great! I like the "avoid the dumbass!" lol. Luckily I have a house with 100 amps at the barn and the 220 is already wired for a welder so I just have to refresh on best practices. No need to waste time when you have tried for me!! haha

[@TheMauser98a]

Thanks for the great video

[@JustMe-mg6vw]

I must say your video was great for folks like me: more $$ than skill or knowledge. I bought that same welder and am having the 40 amp breaker in the panel changed to a 50 and having the number 10 wires rerun with a 6s.

[@guidefurlani2199]

Great points man. You make it clear and relevant on all those pre-job moments that matter for performance and safety

[@roberthinojosa7843]

I learned so much. I knew there was a certain amount of knowledge and preliminary obstacles to get passed before I began creating/repairing projects. This video was the best I’ve seen. I had to get a notepad to finish watching your vid. Thanks for being who you are and taking the time to share your know how’s. Much appreciated.

[@richardhowe2370]

That was my first welder. I still have a note pad. I'm a self taught welder like you. My advice is don't be afraid to weld wrong. I've made alot of mistakes. And I learned from everyone of them. I guess I'm saying to have fun and don't forget to have fun.

[@jaykennedy764]

Dude, Chris, this video was so dialed!! Thank you!! You have some serious teaching and video making skills. Excellent video!!

[@chrisharms9928]

Tanks a million You are my saver So informative Best velding tutoreal ever. Keep em Cumming God bless,Thanks & take care . Christian.

[@larrywallace3637]

Pretty humorous video. But a good video. Very informative. Thanks for posting this.

[@JustMe-mg6vw]

Terry Rafter: From a couple of old fudds here, 68 and 71, we tried to get into a welding course here at the local state college in Jax and we felt like the system didn’t really welcome us b/c we just wanted to learn to hobby weld and the slots for the classes were for young people trying to learn a skill to make a living. Also, there is some kind of repayment from the state or Feds for each student who completes the hundreds of hours of instruction and practice so they weren’t real keen on us taking up a billet in the program. We tried to find someone who knew the trade but by the time they find a job, they don’t want to teach after work or on weekends.

[@mikeanderson1139]

I'm in the program at Lonestar College in the houston area and they welcomed me(i'm 70). I don't perform as well as the kids, but as long as I put 100% in, they stick with me....I'm learning and i'm having a blast

[@yolo4dolo28]

The world is changing 🚼 and it can be a hassle , stick with it

[@WSC97]

Great explanation of the process, and damn good welds for a "beginner".

[@kevinintheusa8984]

Great video. I just picked up a brand new AC-225 from Lowes for $185.00 on clearance. Not sure why it was cleared out but I got it anyway since I wanted to learn to stick weld. Luckily for me, I have a dedicated 220 circuit (50 amp) in my home that was used for a very large compressor system that is no longer used.

[@chriscraft77022]

it is a good machine but that short duty cycle will catch you off guard

[@randle2318]

We need more people like this that tell you do amd donts from beginners experience. Great video. Learned a lot

[@longlimboy]

I really like you man. You’re secure, no manliness or other bs-just honest real “wear your safety equipment or you will hate it” Thanks so much for making your vids. Super super helpful for a beginner. I’m about to go buy a used 225 buzz box and I feel really prepared to face things I’m gonna run into. Thank you

[@timwegman5776]

I know this is old but thank you it really helps me. First time welding.

[@ChadBennettSr]

Good tips, bro. Thanks for taking the time to make a video.

[@tweker69]

FINALLY, an actual intro video with correct info . THANK YOU SIR.

[@Travishatz]

Chris. You are the MAN! No doubt about it.

[@martymorgan9977]

Thank you Chris, I’m just trying my hand at welding. This will certainly help me. I’m a new subscriber.

[@Mikeywatches]

Oh god damn thought the machine was off. Lol hahaha

[@noellwilson1273]

20:10 You don’t have a glove on your right hand. Referring back to your previous statements, the welding gloves are not just because things will be hot. The main thing is to protect All Your Skin against the welding arc glare. You’ll end up the next day, or late that night, with the world’s worst case of “sunburn”. Worse than that you may be at the dermatologist’s 10-20 years from now being told to hold still while he cuts funny looking spots off. It’s no big deal. Just cover up. Also, I wouldn’t buy every rod in the store. Learn to use one or two well to begin. 6011 is a deep penetration rod that will help you be sure the whole thick joint is welded. 6013 is less penetration and faster fill and is good for thinner metal. 6014 is really fast fill but best for horizontal welds only. I’d recommend 6011 and 6013 to start. Also, start with 1/8” to 1/4” steel before you try thin stuff.

[@dziggy3004]

Nice tip on "sunburn"! Never heard of it! Thx!

[@dziggy3004]

That was funny! (Except for the part where the welder was on and you didn't know it!)

[@phillyfathead]

I loved the video, typical DIY without the fancy ass shop, just trying to get “stuff” done as we all do in the real world! I just subscribed and looking forward to more videos

[@scottparrish8566]

For the 3/32 6011 lower your amps to about 60 and try the forward and back whip that MCE Performance mentioned. 90 A is high even for 1/8 6011. 6011 is a high penetration rod that will easily pass your break test when done properly. 7018 runs better out of an oven, but the porosity you mentioned usually happens at the start of a weld. As you get better at starting it, the porosity will go away.

[@jameswatson7778]

Very good video, you explained a lot of great tips for beginners

[@MrBailey-ng9kw]

Thank you!!!! Grate video....right to the point. Thanks!!!!!

[@mceperformance8978]

It's a forward and back whip. out of the puddle then back in. 6011s are fast freeze, when you whip out, the puddle solidifies then you go back to the end of the weld and pause for a second. Whip out, back in and pause.

[@chriscraft77022]

so i just clicked your channel... do you have a bench to actually flow test heads? i have a bunch of big block chevy head questions

[@mceperformance8978]

Yes. It's a computerized SuperFlow 600. I used to port allot of BB heads but they're too heavy for me to lift up on there now. I had a bad bike crash in 2008, so I port motorcycle heads now ;)

[@mceperformance8978]

I raced BB Chevys on drag boats for 25 years...

[@sonyasmith229]

Spot on.

[@william38022]

Make sure you buy ac welding rods they have more cellulose in them helps them burn better

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Great video keep up the good work like always

[@mikejones-qk2ou]

Lol! "Dumpster Diving"! Dumpsters with metal in them these days are guarded like Fort Knox!

[@mceperformance8978]

Pretty nice welds for someone just starting out, you're doing great. 6011s are harder to get the hang of (you have to whip in and out of the puddle), you'll get to liking them once you get the hang of them, great for nasty stuff in the field.

[@chriscraft77022]

please explain or tell me where i can go to understand the whip and pause... i have no idea what that is and people i know keep telling me that.. i cant find any videos on youtube about it or on google... thanks for the reply...

[@popapoco]

Lets see if i can help , once you establish the arc with 6010 or 6011 and you have your puddle you will move your rod forward of the puddle about 1 or 2 rod diameters , what this does since the 6011 and 10 are agressive rods this will burn out a crater and as you whip it back to the puddle it washes back in and this gives the convex profile of the bead and also the width . If you wer to just drag the rod you would not get good fusion once you get your timing down you will be able o control width and penetration easily without switching rod sizes. In my opinion its a much more versatile rod than say 7018 or 7014. It also lends itself to out of position welding very nicely. Hope this helps . Im a journeyman welder and i almost never got to use 6011 or 6010 in the union shops i sued to work in , it was all 701 stick or fluc core metal core wire . now im retired i use 6010 on most of my stuff and i love the rod . 6010 , 6011 are the same rod except for the coating on the 6011 makes it work well with AC current , a mineral called rutile i believe . ok nuff. Lol

[@dziggy3004]

6011's are my GOTO's! it pained me to see Chris chuck 'em! :D

[@jorgerobles4820]

I like this video can u make more welding videos thanks

[@ironwoodworkman4917]

@Chris Craft "Rod Dryers" go a long way with E 7018. Home oven can work as well (700 F to 800 F for 4 Hours ) When you get better at welding E6011 with be a go to rod for many projects. E6011 is ugly but it works.

[@rob0781]

Hey just subscribed yesterday and been watching your videos... you should do a video of a welding table build.. I'm looking for ideas cause I wanna build one as my first project

[@tweker69]

A GRINDER & PAINT , MAKE ME THE WELDER I AINT

[@jacksonvillereclaimedwood6709]

That was a good video! Nice job!

[@gordongibbs2000]

70 18 rods has to be welded with the correct polarity or you will get little pin holes in the weld

[@Wa_Chang]

"start making electric stuff...." I like... peace

[@aimLined]

3 years old now but i like learning with someone.

[@kaidinbz9503]

So when the switch on it is up does that mean the welder is on or is down on

[@dougyother6087]

I just recently started welding again I hadn't been doing it for some years ...since I was a teenager anyways. I just wanted to say kudos you did I thought excellent explaining the different types of metal and thicknesses and especially the gear that you need to use I initially was looking at your video because I am refurbishing one of my welders and it happens to be a link in 225 buzz box and when I began refurbishing it the wires inside were already disconnected and I've been looking everywhere for something that is concise and precise to what I have and it's just a s*** show out there. So it would kind of be cool if you had the time or if you had the inclination to open up the back of that sucker and show people exactly what wires go where because the videos that I've seen show the wires but they're overlapping each other so you don't really see where they're connecting and where they're touching each other a lot of the times and it's a little bit confusing. And I'm just being the devil's advocate here but I didn't see anywhere in the video where you explain to them when to use a different rod for a different type of metal and thickness of metal and I was always taught that every I think it's 16th of an inch you add 30 amps to the output on it and I don't even clearly remember myself if that is the thickness of the metal or the thickness of the rod that you gauge the voltage by hell it might even be both of them but I didn't see anywhere in your video where you put that in there and it would have been really helpful. Other than that man I think you crushed it you knocked it out of the park and I thank you so much for the video I liked and subscribed it seems like when you watch stuff on KZbin it's always an echo to hear people say that but in your case it was a pleasure. I look forward to seeing more of your videos in the future. Thanks again, Elmer⚡💥💯

[@dougyother6087]

And that you gave two rats whiskers to respond what a heck of a guy... Don't ever forget..... Welders.... Cuz engineers, and mechanics need heroes too !!!

[@fxpestoperator5527]

This guys is Awesome!!!!!

[@coltraindontworryboutit9990]

PSA: make sure you weld on scrap for a good amount of time before you start projects like welding axels that you are driving on with YOUR life.

[@anthonymarino4260]

wise advice

[@unkwm128]

thanks good video

[@gaigemoulder4113]

Dude acts like a pro🤨

[@gregorystone1439]

What wire would you recommend for a 60 foot extensions for the same welder. I have the outlet and 50 amp fuse on side of my house but my small shop is 50 foot away.

[@chriscraft77022]

I would use #8 AWG but #10 would be fine

[@gregorystone1439]

Thanks

[@angelsalinas1330]

Number 8

[@mr.3phase228]

You need 6 gauge no 10 or 8!

[@jokarpo6723]

Dude your fucking awesome drop another video

[@DSandwich]

"Prepare for the 1/8" rod..." The story of my life :/

[@jjcuna]

I would upgrade to 6awg copper wire.

[@chriscraft77022]

if you were running 100ft run through a shop I would ... but on a 10% duty cycle the machine will not ever let the wires heat up

[@jjcuna]

@@chriscraft77022 Are these machines 10%? I was thinking of getting this model.

[@dziggy3004]

@@jjcuna 20%

[@williamgalloway7262]

good video. 6011 will mot give a pretty bead but is much stronger so you should practice using it. 6013 won't give the penetration needed for thicker metals. Not trying to be a smartass just hints from someone who earns a living as a welder.

[@richardtullius6419]

William Galloway 6011 is a DC electrode, not for the Lincoln AC welder he is using. 6013 is the alternative to 6011 on a AC machine.

[@_Common_Logic_]

@@richardtullius6419 - Um... Nope. 6011's are specifically designed for AC machines but can also be used on DC welders.

[@yurimodin7333]

13:39 leave that guard on there but mine does not have the guard XD

[@trailerparkplug1758]

thanks for the tips man

[@gunchief0811]

dope stuff....

[@popapoco]

your going to want to move that cell phone lol

[@chriscraft77022]

it has a glass screen protector that i have been wanting to replace... it just goes to show that if you dont care it wont get messed up...

[@popapoco]

Ya i hear ya. Lol. Just wanted to say Thanks man , im a subscriber and yor videos on the GM points distributor really cleared some things up for me .

[@azraygun]

Be careful welding those galvanized fence posts.

[@rdankers1138]

Good beginner video… Definitely put it in layman‘s terms for the weekend warriors. Do me one favor… Please! When you’re measuring thicknesses with a pair of calipers don’t say you’re “mic-ing” it. I’m sure I have an old 0 to 1 micrometer laying around if you want to be able to mic it. I did enjoy your video but some guy told me not to listen and even drew a picture;) i’m just messing with you. I mean that about the micrometer if you would like to get a hold of me.

[@chriscraft77022]

well, how would you say it? there is no other way to....🤔.

[@rdankers1138]

In the machine shop we just say measure it unless we are using a micrometer. Calipers are never used for precision measurements and that’s why confusing the two can be a big deal in the shop... I wasn’t meaning to troll at all it just sounded like you were open to constructive criticism.

[@nickorlando1012]

I just got one of these for 150

[@nickorlando1012]

Brand new at home depot was on clearance I was like shibbbbyyy

[@dziggy3004]

@@nickorlando1012 :wow: dang! just bought an older one on auction @ $170. these seem to last forever!

[@jp-hh9xq]

16:46 laughing my ass off

[@dziggy3004]

ME TOO! I was too lazy to cue it for posting! I'm always wondering how I don't electrocute myself welding. Then I saw that segment, and the butterflies returned!

[@mceperformance8978]

Look for chucke2009, he made a video about it a few years ago

[@chriscraft77022]

ok, ive seen that video but he just has so much face time that i stopped watching... went back and watched it.. thanks.. makes so much sense cause that damn 6011 burns hot.. one question about the big block heads.. can a 2" primary tube header on an OVAL port car head hurt the performance? sorry, i dont remember the casting, but pretty much the biggest factory OVAL... let me know if i need more info.. im just looking for the idea..

[@mceperformance8978]

A 2" header is a good choice for a 454. Oval port heads are excellent for the street. They actually perform better under 6000 RPM than the square port head. If it's a street driven car, oval port heads win hands down. Above 6000, the square port will give a little more HP but under 6000, the oval ports have allot better velocity and the TQ will be crazyhigh!With a larger (2.19) intake valve and some minor porting. you can be in the 600HP range with oval port heads. The EX ports are pretty good as is. I'd use the stock size EX valve and a 2.19 Intake with some pocket porting and a performance valve job. You can call me if you want.

[@mceperformance8978]

I'll need some more information to get you more specific recommendations. Cubic inches, intended RPM, vehicle weight, gearing... Things like that. If it's a cruiser, you obviously don't want to build something that's too crazy. Give me a call if you want.

[@joedeleon233]

110 units have their place.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Yeah, mostly in the dump

[@dylangreen9819]

You don't need auto darkening. A nice fixed shade hood is cheaper than a mice auto darkener. Fixed shade is just fine for a hobby welder

[@Lopyswine]

what is the point of the "spring" on the hammer handle?

[@popapoco]

Try a 7014 rod very easy to use with ac welder

[@mikeschuman8251]

Hey I have a 240 volt outlet in my garage but it's a standard face how did u get ur welder to plug in I have the same one

[@samueltaylor4989]

You will have to replace that outlet with one that matches the pigtail (cord and plug) from your welder. Take a picture of it and go to any hardware or big box store.

[@stevesmith5140]

This vid is about useless for beginners. SLOW DOWN and explain what you are talking about.

[@desmondjrjohnston6315]

we-lean

[@007380]

Super lag breaker? LOL I've never heard of a super lag breaker and I've been doing electrical for 45 years.

[@chriscraft77022]

I think they meant super lag fuse but that’s what the book said

[@007380]

@@chriscraft77022 I think so. We call them slow blow fuses. Breakers have that built into them already. I think its like 20 seconds.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

I still don’t get why ac stick welders exist or why people buy them. Your not supposed to stick weld on ac..

[@chriscraft77022]

call Lincoln..