Stick Welding 101 (SMAW) - Tulsa Welding School

[@CharlesM-dp4xe]

I live and work on a large tobacco farm; we have 8 tractors, never a day passes when something doesn't need repairing. I'm 70-ish I have only ever welded with stick, no wire. The smallest stuff is 2"x3/8 angle or 1/2" stock or thicker and almost always in the field and rarely in a shop setting. Almost never is the weather agreeable or any position comfortable. No one taught me anything I learned completely on my own over 50 years ago working on large oil tankers (ships) and offshore oil platforms. I learned everything the hard way, in some cases I was fortunate to remained employed. I appreciate these videos immensely as I can see many things I need to relearn. Thank you for this valuable opportunity ! Even at my present age I am always eager to learn.

[@paulcanon5533]

Good for you Charles. You’re never too old to learn something new. I’m 68 and just enrolled in a welding class at the local community college. Lots of fun!

[@jeremykristopher4081]

I'm trying to learn by watching as many videos as I can fit in. Some times I miss parts. I can't seem to figure out if it was said or not. Q: do you knock off the slag and brush the work before laying down an additional bead? Thanks for the video, well done.

[@CharlesM-dp4xe]

@@jeremykristopher4081 I always clean everything I do, especially fills that require multiple passes (Layers) . Most stuff I fab or repair will have to be primed and painted as well. You want to reduce as much exposure to oxygen as possible . Also, videos may help but practical experience will teach you more ... patience helps, don't forget safety . Good luck !

[@kaiimusic8769]

I got so much respect for this comment lol

[@leonardpearlman4017]

@@jeremykristopher4081 Yes! You want the new bead to see the metal of the last bead, not the slag! Nothing to be gained by leaving that stuff on there, some of it might get caught in the weld, and you have slag inclusions....

[@08Roadgl]

As a 60 something noob to welding, this is my reference video. Thanks Natalio and Tulsa Welding School for helping those of us too old to spend time in school, but who still want to learn how.

[@alroman164]

Natalio, I’ve logged about 5 hours watching beginner SMAW videos on KZbin. The hour I invested in your tutorial and can emphatically say that you addressed questions I had about angle, speed, rod gap and dry run prep. Moreover, your detailed tips and demonstration touched on areas not covered by other YT sites. Outstanding tutorial, no small wonder that you are Director of training at Tulsa. I’m 62 and just purchased a multi process welder as I have some projects in my future. I’ll search your channel for more instructional videos. Gracias hermano. Que vive la raza!

[@michaelmorris1802]

Interesting I'm 62 and just starting to learn to weld myself... have some things I want to do, and never had time... now I do. Excellent instruction, gives me confidence to go try.

[@cesarreyesnicolas2495]

Animo raza azteca...

[@staceyk.1469]

💯 agree w/ other comments. I’m 57, a woman who adapts to anything I try or learn. I’m in a beginner 10 week program @ my local college. We will be obtaining a certificate. When I start something new I jump in feet first. You’ve taught me more on this video than I’ve learned to date of my class or any other Y.T. 4 more weeks of class 😅Your demeanor & pointers are superb! We all learn differently. Conditions are never the same in the field. I feel my instructor means well tho isn’t very helpful tip wise until you really struggle. Then still the minimum..I get that to a point. But basics that you covered are huge & then some! You’ve gained another follower. Thx so much! 👊🏼😎👊🏼

[@steveandrushko75]

I have been welding for over 46 years I was a welder in the Navy for 20 years this.... is an outstanding video

[@leonlowenstadter9223]

Living in Germany I probably won't have the opportunity to take one of your classes in Tulsa. So, a big thank you from over the ocean!

[@MariaMis-er6py]

Thank you , I'm a woman who never seen how this is supossed to be done. I'm so glad I can watch and learn.

[@rebeccaarcher5139]

So my local instructor skipped almost all of these important points! I am SO thankful for this incredible step by step what to do what not to do instruction!!!! I’m sure that my second class will be much better than my first class!!

[@Vinlaell]

Just got my welder and after soo many videos of hobby welder videos i never learned so much so quickly and easily as this thank you!

[@TheInvisibleOne1026]

Out of all the people that watched and used this videos knowledge it needs way more thumbs up. 👍🏼

[@cbaadintex]

Yeah. This guy is great. He was there at Houston's campus. He's a good instructor, true that, but hes a really cool cat. Positive attitude, always friendly and he keeps tabs on the students there. Hard to find an instructor at tws that is willing and glad to help. Keep it up Mr Natalio.

[@ramirocortez5432]

That's my big brother! Took welding in high school because of him and now I make a pretty good living from welding. Good video brother! 💯👍😎

[@xKitKatx-]

Your brother is a joke and the way he runs the welding course is a joke. They just take students money and pass students through different phases even if they suck at welding. Tulsa has a horrible reputation out in the field and companies don’t hire people that went here. I’ve took a look around and noticed 90% people takn the last phase aka bend test. NONE CAN WELD DECENTLY. THEY LEGIT PASSING STUDENTS WITH BROKEN BEND TESTS. I’m Legit Shook that this place isn’t shut down.

[@mr_offwall]

w brother

[@henrisquire8983]

This was the most detailed and properly explained welding video I've seen yet, I've been watching many since January 2021. Not just telling you how to deal with the weld but when a beginner get's stuck how to dislocate the electrode when it does. Thanks.

[@matthewc.419]

We used to light up the electrodes on purpose to keep warm !!! Very dangerous though !!!

[@thieu714]

Best beginner video on KZbin.

[@candyman5873]

Natalio one of the best instructors there helped me passed my overhead and learned alot from him.

[@prescillavargas563]

Wow! God gave you the ability to teach! I have ADHD and dyslexia and even with that YOU KEPT MY INTEREST AND ATTENTION. You are so thorough and very easy to understand. Thank you God bless you for your patience. I'm new to welding about 3 years as a side hustle and you taught me so much that I can now feel comfortable and confident in my welding. Thank you so so much your a God sent.

[@realthoughts6952]

Always Be Comfortable! I loved how Mr. Cortez drilled that into my head in one video. I knew nothing before the video now tips on dry run, start where you finish, don’t drag, 1F,2F &3F, disengage when stuck and building your puddle. This guy is an awesome instructor!!! Thanks

[@scottgibbons5862]

You are a excellent teacher I've never had it explained so easily you taught me more in one hour than in years

[@snowbank9386]

The first time i learned the proper way to weld. Thanks for the details.

[@Angel-pg6uf]

I'm new at the whole welding world and thanks to you I found out that I kept dragging the welds and that's why they were so inconsistent and weak. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ArisandBeth]

I am having difficulty learning SMAW, but your video helps me al lot! Thank you!😊

[@HogOnWelding]

My mom introduced welding to me while I was in prison at 17 years old. off of a Tulsa welding school commercial she seen at home in 1997! Salute to those who want to learn the welding craft! It’s a game changer! HogOn!!!

[@Normet2]

I did my first ever welds today. Apparently its no surprised that I liked MIG welding over stick welding. We used both 6010 and 7018 and I was really bad. You and my friend (welder) make it look easy! I kept sticking over and over. I have a lot to learn. Its one thing to watch but to everyone watching this know that doing it is where its at! Practice over and over!

[@HappyHands.]

im glad you made the clarification about "dragging" the stick. ive seen more than one "Instructor" on youtube instructing people to "drag" a 6013 rod.

[@kbrown2867]

Thank you so much for this video. I was on the verge of giving up on welding until I viewed this video. Very helpful, thanks.

[@Johnny5Toy]

This is by far the best instructional guide to welding.

[@joseananich5023]

I've watched countless videos that left me with to many questions at the end. Thank you finally I know I'm on the right path.

[@noscangodswill]

Mr Nate is a very good welding teacher he teach you perfectly in a way you will understand real good y'all keep watching here if you want to really learn good welding.

[@Tv_fat]

Greetings from a colleague from Israel) Natalio thanks for the excellent video For 10 years in welding I have not a bad experience, but after your video I learned a couple of useful things and it helped me a lot in my work, they tell the truth how much you live and learn))) thanks and good luck you))

[@yurimodin7333]

I just fiddle with my own projects with my old buzzbox out in the barn and the whole "the 5deg work angle will make you move along the weld as the rod is consumed" is a game changer. NOW it finally clicks for me.

[@67Shifty]

Fantastic video. Great instructor who knows how to emphasize exactly where a student would need that extra focus (ABC, puddle build, work angle) in order to be successful. Great work.

[@Ironsidemetalworks]

I was half an hour in when I realized that it was an hour long and I have no regrets staying for the rest of the video

[@ATHiking1]

WOW this has been an eye opener. I'm new to welding and I believe this has been the best video yet on beginner welding techniques. This is my go to video for sure!

[@ezelk1337]

This is the best video I've seen on stick welding. Thank you

[@TulanePass]

This was good. “Push” not “drag” demonstration is spot on.

[@irineodeleon6758]

From the PHILIPPI NES , youre a great trainor i love the way you teach. Keep it up , GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY .

[@greggb1416]

I am woefully late to viewing this video, (newby to welding, at 61years young age, have not struck a weld since Jr., High shop class), but this was an excellently presented video. I am about to tackle a farm implement repair, with a Lincoln “tombstone”… Thank you sir.

[@jonwood721]

Awesome video thanks! Also, thank you for your service, your time in the military shows in how you teach! Looking forward to going to TWS in Houston when I retire in a couple years!

[@robbiecrawford4345]

Your technique for horizontal i used today for my 2G test and it worked perfect, many thanks from New Zealand,Chur!

[@christopherglenwarren1846]

Thank you for taking the time to explain and teach the wife you did I appreciate it so very much.... Thank you!

[@williamdouglas3785]

Hi sir my name is Mr William .G. Douglas from South Africa , you video was very helpful to me, as I am learning how to to weld. I really did enjoy you way of welding and hold to improve my technics as to weld. I have done some welding projects, but always burn tru my metal. What you have shown me now is going to help me a lot. Thank you keep up the good work. God bless you.

[@carlosmerino5547]

Hello , Natalio Cortez ! Exelent instructor , ldo love how well you explained to us , for person it’s new you did very well training , for person it’s on the weld hevry day , yes very good , points . Natalio l have question? I have done this l pt more het or energy on certain welds , l puch the stick down to get penetration but l put hi electricity voltage to get more deep weld do l am doing it wrong , l recall my instructor toll me how to get deep penetration in tow superficial metal , do l am doing it wrong or no? I enjoyed your video Natalio have happy holidays and great blessings to you and you Family ! Carlos Merino. God bless you all!

[@pds4927]

Im from the philippines. im learning a lot from your videos. thank you

[@miguelmedina4323]

Best narrator ever in KZbin

[@elkerbrittmoore8854]

It took me over two hours watching ur video to understand a little more and be a little more confident, thanks ……

[@jazzman7867]

Very good presentation.Well explained.Thanks mate.(AUSTRALIA)

[@paulhaggett3710]

Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge. I have never stick welded, this instructional video deals with the small details required for success. So pleased to discover this .

[@jahbless1474]

Greetings i did the 101welding course but i always felt i was missing a lot of points (welding results)but looking at this presentation has answer a lot of my questions it makes me feel so refresh i will be approching my work with a new prospect this video was very informative thanks again blessed love.

[@stephk5255]

Great video! Something I've noticed with a lot of beginner videos is that it's not usually explained that amperage used is very different between ac and dc machines.

[@darwingrose6976]

I am new at welding but I want you to know I got tremendous learning from your video,thanks very much , it was great

[@vTursi]

starting welding classes soon. starting to watching your videos to learn beforehand. pretty helpful, ill be using these tips

[@stevec4040]

I’m new to welding thanks for your input

[@eskinderasfeha3256]

It’s just an excellent introduction Mr Cortez. You are a Great Instructor. Thank you very much!!

[@yung539]

Bruh you broke this down so good I can say I actually learned something

[@paramount10987]

This video is awesome. I learned so much but now the real work begins. Practice.

[@IvanPoljasevic1]

Thank you for this post. You explain it really well.

[@richh5824]

Great instruction!!!! Thank you! Can you cover 6011?

[@lukedorrington7455]

I did my welding apprenticeship years ago and struggled my way through it, if I had somebody explain it the way you did in this video my learning would have been so much easier and more enjoyable

[@matthewc.419]

Me to also I was going to say the same thing !! I even remember the teachers name !! He fell off a welding bench took early retirement........my course went much better after this !!!!

[@lukedorrington7455]

@@matthewc.419 😂😂😂 I learnt in the army we had civilian instructors, the one I had spoke slowly and all in the same tone, he was a nice enough bloke just was so boring to listen to that you didn't pay attention. also he taught you like you already knew what you was doing so we were just confused half the time.

[@EMANTICTV]

Sir, i have no words but to thank you for this knowledge. You are detailed and straight to the point with down to earth words ,which makes it easy for beginners like me to understand. Other KZbinr seem to mystify this knowledge. This is a very great resource for me. Thanks again sir.

[@josephramerez5825]

Very good, I totally enjoyed.i learned alot...am in my fiftyees...

[@HungLe-ov8em]

Thank you so much. Your video taught me a lot and answered my all problems (first learning how to do welding).

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

From a complete novice in the UK, I send my thanks for a very informative video. You have given me a lot to think about and put into practice when I next try to weld in a straight line and keep some kind of consistency. Perhaps in a future video you could cover the issue of Polarity when using a DC welder. Electrode positive Vs Electrode negative and what is the advantages of each. Welding is a skill and so is Teaching, you excel at both disciplines.👍

[@matthewc.419]

Wish we had these teachers in the u.k My training centre was shocking !!!!

[@rodolforivera9661]

Ultra Superb and amazing instructor Sir Natalio Cortez!🎉🎉🎉Very detailed and full packed of knowledge and skill you have imparted so well to us!Thank you for your passion in teaching. You're really a gifted teacher. You helped me a lot as a beginner!Looking forward to more of your great videos!Thank you so much!!!

[@Starletdawn-ee9oe]

I'm a struggling student I'm getting alot of helpful hints and appreciate what I'm seeing

[@yoelroque3950]

Hi Natalio you a awesome instructor just seeing your first video , I just started to get in doing little welding & practicing in my old trailer I bought that needs some welding, you show me in the video what to do , thank u & I be learning from you

[@JD-526]

I have watched a lot of videos on KZbin on how to weld you are the best. You explain everything on technique. Whatching this video you should be able to get your welding down pat. This gentleman is a great teacher.

[@Calacuayolee]

Awesome video, I’ve just learned how to weld, working on a converted bus frame with rust rot.

[@josezendejas136]

LOVE IT BROTHER! SO TRUE THE LEARNING PROCESS NEVER STOPS!!!!

[@MrJeepty]

I like that you left dig and arc start at zero. That's the best way to learn. Forces us to control the heat by puddle manipulation.

[@dwaters1000]

Your a good virtual teacher ,thanks for the info!

[@theaudioguy2923]

this vid,has answered so many questions...thanx so much...

[@angelaprater2679]

Very good video and instructor watch you and you never took your eye off the puddle even when not welding showing practice Runs.

[@samuelscragg7052]

Your 101 was very informative and helpful to me. Thank you for sharing

[@CoyoteCarChannel]

I’m learning arc right now and I wanna say Thankyou out of All the videos that I’ve watched yours is covered a lot more things that I was curious about thank you

[@qiqqaqwerty1713]

Thank you very much for this video, very nice done, very instructive, I really appreciate the content! Cheers!

[@ccpowertool]

Great for me to see a vedio so clear an educational to a learning welder thank you Mr cortez

[@cuperdiaz232]

Esta chingona la clause muchas gracias. Aprendi. Bastante en esta clase

[@ruddygarcia146]

Thank you for this very informative and educational video. Really enjoyed and appreciate it 🙏

[@dhux5996]

Best welding video ever, thanks.

[@dr.jamesharris5824]

Excellent video ,I got alot out of this tutorial. Instruction was clear and simply stated. Huge aid to me in my new hobby. I subscribed to your channel for more intruction .Thank You

[@miklossima8810]

Hello, It's the best learning video I've ever seen. Now I recognize some additional things I'm doing wrong. :) Fortunately, I weld only at home. :) Thank You for video.

[@flyrodder1404]

Enjoyed it very much cheers from Australia & thanks🧑‍🌾👍🇦🇺🦘

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Very informative keep them coming thank you

[@servantofthegreatiamloving2113]

Awesome video bro, nice welds Thank you

[@raindropsrising7662]

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful in my learning welding now.

[@aledwards2352]

Awesome some of the best info and guidance I have ever seen..

[@CentralIowaAudits]

Thank you- I am learning a lot, with your very good instruction.

[@robertgilmour5231]

Man! You are so good at teaching. Thankyou

[@r3Think]

Thank you so much for the lessons. I am a new trailer mechanic and this will help me level up my skills

[@ralphtaylor8164]

Excellent tutorial. Very organized presentation of topics.

[@larrybryant4427]

Very informative, gave me some insight l hadn’t realized to properly weld. Thank you.👍

[@mouradabdi2207]

Salutations du Maroc en 2024. Merci beaucoup, c'est très instructif.❤

[@miguelanguiano6424]

Natalio Thanks for your expertise I like your techniques

[@eladiogutierrez4940]

Saludos, Nacho wow felicidades, me da gusto verte, Congratulations

[@paveldespot469]

Great video and amazing welds, Natalio! 👏

[@evgeniikorolev5167]

it is really great video guys, i liked it. i would like to watch on e6010, e6013 and e308 for stainless steel in all positions of pipe. i am also welder from Russia 🇷🇺

[@bythesea49]

You are an awesome Instructor a big Thank you, great detail and explanation.

[@causewaykayak]

From Ireland in 2024. Excellent instruction !!

[@raulsalazar1146]

I Appreciate the lessons homie.

[@citrinwarren6073]

I watched the complete session. I found it all interesting and challenging. I have never weld. However I am interesting in the subject. Sorry I'm too far away (Maryland) to attend your school. I will be looking out for new topics from you. Thanks.

[@RichWyatt1]

Great video thanks for the excellent info, could you please do a video of overhead outside corners I'm have problems with that