How to Weld Without Sticking The Rod (Arc Welding with a FLIK)

[@gunnerlrr]

The stubby is holding up great

[@wadepatton2433]

Welcome back! Moldy and rusty rods--this is a REAL welding channel!!! And older self-taught welder I knew (he made log splitters (fabbed up from mostly junkyard parts) and did tractor/farm implement repairs in his retirement used whatever he could make work. He didn't know squat about rod numbers but what he sorted out by trying them. I saw all sorts of odd rods in his "rod locker" (steel shelving in an uninsulated building). I'd ask about them, he'd tell me he found them. He was a pretty good welder and also did a lot of grinding and paint. He left school in the 8th grade and built houses (even my house) in his earlier days. I know he welded with some old nasty rods, and got the work done.

[@TaylorWelding]

Sounds like my kind of guy

[@danielabbott8405]

Your imitations of a new welder trying to start is perfect im in school right now that was me at first 😂😂😂😂 Great advice and video tho!!!!

[@zachpyron1199]

Nice to see you back!

[@TaylorWelding]

Hey, thanks! Zach

[@zeus2292]

Seriously the best welding channel out here right next to Judy at weldingtipsandtricks. Both of you are so helpful.

[@TaylorWelding]

Wow, thanks!

[@psilocin6739]

Also worth checking out: Making Mistakes with Greg

[@ToddBuell]

Im new to welding at 54yrs.old ! Iv taking a few classes and practice at home when i can. Your videos are fantastic! An really helpful and you keep it light and humorous. Glad your back ! Thanks again!

[@TaylorWelding]

Awesome, thank you!

[@larescats9228]

Wow your back. Awesome Awesome Awesome

[@americathefree3708]

Missed you Chris! Glad to see back in the saddle brother!

[@JosephHochban]

Hope everything is well, love the content and the great tips. Keep them coming!

[@TaylorWelding]

Appreciate it!

[@juniorwhelchel6337]

Man i been withdrawling for some Taylor Welding

[@TaylorWelding]

❤ thank you!

[@PaulHollyfield]

Thanks! I'm 73 and hated that I never learned to work metal. I bought a multi welder mig/stick/tight and a plasma cutter this Feb (birthday to myself). I can do some ugly work., but was pretty frustrated cause my stick kept getting stuck. I watched your flick thing, went outside and flicked away. Now I can start 6011, 7014 and probably all of them OK. Thanks again, great info. Love the channel. "Stickit"!!

[@jonathanmoody8919]

Practice the more you weld the better you'll get.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you, Mr. Paul! 73 and still going wide open, that’s pretty awesome! Let me know if you come up with any good video ideas. And keep me posted on your progress.

[@Recluse.129]

Nice! Stubby rod saver 🤩 cant wait! I really want one! Thanks for making this video Chris

[@kevinwood6725]

Hi Chris. Ive been retired a few years now and miss it like you would not believe. Im lovin your videos, they chill me out. Keep tellin it like it is. Thank you have an awesome awesome day

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you Kevin ! I always enjoy having the seasoned hands around. Thank you for being here.

[@oldmetalmachines2094]

Great info. Went home after your instruction and welded for 2 hours just flicking and learning to get comfortable. Not a welder yet but getting there

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad it helped

[@ryanelledge8496]

Love the channel!!! Been in the trades for 25 years and welding off and on for 16 years( more on than off lol). I had a couple of guys show me the ropes and am indebted to them. I wish there were videos like this when I started. You especially can explain the tips and tricks in a was to understand manner that a lot of guys can’t. Keep up the great videos brother and God Bless.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks for sharing

[@TaylorWelding]

If you have any video ideas? Let me know.

[@waiakalulu1568]

First time I welded on a SA200 and it was in fourth gear. I was electrode negative, and the whole 1/8" 7018 lit up bright yellow and dripped off the stinger like a wet noodle. Glad there's channels like this I can learn from nowadays.

[@TaylorWelding]

It’s funny how you remember the first thing you welded and what machine. That’s pretty cool.

[@ronaldbeasley4945]

Good to see another good instruction. Looking forward to getting one of the stubby rod holders. Hope you guys survived Beryl without too much damage.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you it was bad around here. About 2 miles away was unrecognizable.

[@ronaldbeasley4945]

@@TaylorWelding oh wow. Our son and his family lost power just north of Nacogdoches for about 4 days. He said lots of trees down. They are good again. Best regards.

[@AustinAdkins-y6d]

Will you add link for your website and stubby rod saver? Thanks.

[@kainalueqz]

I think i just finished watching ALL of your videos, so much to learn out of all of them i might need to watch them again. Thanks for sharing, awesome content, cant wait for more. Also where do I get my hands on one of those stubbys. Mahalo!

[@TaylorWelding]

Eventually StubbyRod saver.com will be up and running. We’re waiting on the website guy.

[@TaylorWelding]

I appreciate you being here, K

[@williamthomas9463]

Well look-a-here! Howdy brother. Glad I ran into you.

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad you’re here, William

[@Truth2Truth777]

This is your calling! Good job man! So much passion and knowledge

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad you think so!

[@TaylorWelding]

Welding has been a huge part of my life

[@tempstep4058]

Legend! Very useful

[@wadepatton2433]

13:34 ARE you smellin' what I'm steppin' in? New one for me. thanks.

[@TaylorWelding]

Good deal I’m glad I could pass it along

[@jaywhy70]

Me too, I actually LOL'd. Im gonna use it!

[@Mr20theprophet]

Nice to see your vids again! Glad to have you back and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@TaylorWelding]

My pleasure!

[@scottjune3554]

Chris! Where you been, man? Good to see you.

[@TaylorWelding]

Man I could give you a bunch of excuses LOL... But I'm back! thanks for being here bud

[@jimkravarik1971]

Great content I can tell you been there done that for many moon's

[@johndeninger8905]

Great to see ya back Chris 👍👍👍

[@ElwoodEarly-r9j]

Thanks so much for the videos and tips. Being 70 and welding since I was 16 I always learn something new. Started out with stick in FFA High School Shop and being going ever since with stick. Not a professional as yourself but Im learning each time I watch you videos. Really like the ones on the saddles. Keep it up, even us old dogs learn new tricks from you. When can I get a Stubby rod holder? Been needing that for many years. Thanks again.

[@TaylorWelding]

70 years old. That’s really cool. Most people quit. stubbyrodsaver.com should be up and running in a week, but I’ve been hearing the same thing for several weeks lol. We’re waiting on the website guy.

[@michaelbricks733]

He's back yay🎉

[@west3226]

glad the stubby rod saver is back. tired of using those lenco cheapos

[@TaylorWelding]

Me too

[@truckerray7533]

Flick it. . .don't stick it, gotchya buddy! thankya for sharing!

[@Dale-z9l]

I like your little victor lathe ,it's gutsy machine ,I started my machine shop 25 years ago,now I have al CNC s now

[@TaylorWelding]

Nice! I’m far from a machinist. But I get by pretty good. I have Mucho respect for a journeyman machinist.

[@tobybaldwin2183]

Taylor. All welder should know how to read the pulled. That is what they taught us when I was in welding school.

[@Mechanicalcircus]

always read your poodle

[@jonathanmoody8919]

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[@commietube4273]

This man is a boss!

[@TheCrazyMayan]

Very helpful

[@TaylorWelding]

thank you I'm glad you liked it

[@prauwnsauce]

This is the kinda stuff us young guys need, I’ve been practicing just as you said but my issue is my arc just does not wanna stay lit. I’ll throw down a nasty slug but somewhere down the line it almost feels like my arc starts getting smaller and smaller until I stick it. Also I had no clue they made stingers like that, my class has stingers that look like a cows upper mouth from how worn they are.

[@goatsinker347]

Could be a bad batch of rods; or you’re using one of those Chinese inverter machines from Amazon. If you’re using a cheap Chinese inverter machine; buy one more, and connect them in series. Set them both at about the same setting, no need to be precise, this set up will give you enough open circuit voltage (OCV) to burn any rod out there, bad batch or not.

[@jovannechavez4493]

Good content, I ain’t got very much to say just showing support leaving a comment

[@rtubed2471]

So glad you’re back! Quick question, which video were you talking about what you eat for fitness? Thx again for sharing your knowledge and experience. Much appreciated.

[@TaylorWelding]

I forgot. Well, I have to go back and to look.

[@P46345]

Nothing like a nice warm Colt. ;-)

[@lancelineberry4335]

Great info man! Appreciate it!

[@TaylorWelding]

You bet!

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Your back! Peace Brother

[@nealesmith1873]

Great video, great info!

[@TaylorWelding]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gonzalolopez7199]

excelente video saludos desde mexico

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you, señor Lopez

[@ouroboros5378]

Thanks!

[@rzfbgjy]

Thanks for the tips. That all made a lot of sense. What’s the Taylor welding website? I wanna order a stubby!

[@TaylorWelding]

steadyrodsaver.com eventually… If the website creator ever gets done. It’s starting to get old waiting.

[@tntltl]

Been missing you.

[@CAJ-s6h]

How can I purchase a stubby rod holder? You mentioned you were working on a website. I would like to purchase one.

[@TaylorWelding]

Hang tight, buddy nerds are slow

[@545el]

Yes!

[@bridges5659]

Great show man ! You remind me of Billy Bob Thornton , similar features. Maybe your daddy met up with Billy-Bob's mom and they got drunk and had a wild night. L0L. Well , compliments from South Africa.

[@homarmolina139]

How are you doing I have a test coming up and it’s a No Grind test on my 5g and branch could you do a video of how to burn out the slag/trash im already burning really hot and keeping it tight but still got wagon trails when I break my nick straps im on 4th gear and 75 running a classic 3 super hot

[@TaylorWelding]

Am I too late?

[@TaylorWelding]

If so, how did you do?

[@kevinsadventures3884]

I would love to buy one of those stubby rod saver stinger! What is your website we can get them from?

[@motobassin4137]

I can’t find that stubby stinger anywhere really wanting one but can’t find it anywhere

[@johnsutter1497]

What do you think of the millermatic 250x? Thank you for the video!

[@TaylorWelding]

I don’t know what to think. I’ve never used one. no problem.

[@CAJ-s6h]

How can I purchase a stubby rod saver? I am interested in one and you mentioned you were working on a website.

[@TaylorWelding]

There’s a lot of things I’m good at. Website development is not one of them. We are patiently waiting on the nerds.

[@___99____]

Any update on the website? I’m itching to get my hands on that stinger

[@TaylorWelding]

I just talked to them today. We’re trying to get the website built still. As soon as it’s up, I’ll let you know.

[@bayoutrapper]

Hey I had a thought, I don't get them often lol, but I wonder if that arcaptain would do better with a different brand of 6010. I used to hate 6013 till a friend in the UK told me about Esab brand Sureweld 6013. They do code pipe with 6013 over there. He said that's all they use is the Esab 6013. I tried some ordered from Amazon. He was right even uphill and overhead they run like butter on toast man almost as nice as Excalibur 7018. Man I couldn't believe it. So just a thought. God bless brother. Have a good'un.😃

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s a pretty good thought. Maybe one day I’ll get a chance to try it out.

[@Useruserusername790]

The bare tip of the Stick is what makes it stick, Keep the stick at an angle and just slide it across the basemetal. Yes the Motion is like striking a match but the difference is that you dont apply pressure like striking a match.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks for the tips!

[@michaelshortridge6379]

Bernard use to make them. Lincoln Electric.

[@erikslagter3231]

I was always trying to use every inch of the rod, but at some point I just got frustrated and throw rods that messing with me. Better for the confident, because stickwelding (sporadically) is already hard enough. New rod, fresh start! the 13cts a rod is nothing.

[@neilheriot2361]

👍

[@robertyoung729]

What is the name of your website?

[@TaylorWelding]

stubbyrodsaver.com. It’s not up and running yet although it should’ve been a long time ago we’re waiting on the website guy.

[@ozzyke]

Make it short buddy. We dont have tat much time like u.

[@Kwzxwj-yv6qz]

That clip of the file was from Tim welds 😂

[@TaylorWelding]

Maybe 🤔

[@Kwzxwj-yv6qz]

@@TaylorWeldingTimWelds has some good stuff but I have seen that he omits key details and doesn’t tell you the whole thing when it comes to explaining something. I guess it’s to make people buy his welding courses.

[@tragikk03]

They call the tombstones buzz boxes up here. When I was new I once left it stuck so long the whole rod was red hot and soft like cooked spaghetti. Dont be like me folks.

[@michaelshortridge6379]

Where you been hiding? I use a light tap to start 5p or lo-hi.

[@garywinsor1099]

Are you close to selling your stubby rod holder yet??

[@TaylorWelding]

Supposed to be Wednesday

[@richardwolfe-o6d]

Scratch an ark

[@TaylorWelding]

Well said

[@jeremiahstone5285]

The part about the Indians 🤣

[@CAJ-s6h]

How can I purchase a stubby rod holder? You mentioned you were working on a website. I would like to purchase one.

[@CAJ-s6h]

How can I purchase a stubby rod holder? You mentioned you were working on a website. I would like to purchase one.