How To Strike An Arc (Stick Welding For Beginners)

[@tommybradford4242]

Set your amps for the dia. Of your rod .093 = 93 amps

[@Saadmetalfab]

Great tip! Haven't done this, but thinking back, I usually start at 90-95amp with 3/32 rod and work up or down from there, depending. Thanks for the tip. I'll have to try that on other rods!

[@alphadog6970]

Definitely gonna try this😅

[@renepicaso8519]

Thanks

[@Saadmetalfab]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching

[@danhogan7156]

What is the motion of the stick as you pull it? Is it a straight pull or do you waggle or what?

[@Saadmetalfab]

@danhogan7156 i do what's called a whip and pause with a slight alternating side to side as i pause .I have a video on that very subject actually.