Stick Welding Basics: How to Have Great Technique

[@videoviewer502]

Always great to get this notification as a newbie welder

[@BikesNThings]

Welded for 10 years… had not struck an arc in 5 years till today. Started a new job welding, and while I do have tons of experience, it really ain’t like riding a bike. This video was a life saver bud.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Best beginner welding channel, by far!

[@benjaminrich9396]

Easily my favourite welding channel. I like these stick welding videos particularly.

[@auxtrem]

Last time i watch your videos i was beginner, now i still am but 60%improved thx so much! Your video's help so much!

[@jameslyle6009]

Love your video's. I am practicing each.

[@superwout]

Thank you so much, really devouring your videos. Greetings from Belgium!

[@joeneildesoyo6567]

Thanks for the Great technique👍👍👍

[@bicicogito989]

Is that a NEW logo?? If so, or not, I REALLY like it. Good style, nice and tight, etc. THANKS for ALL that you share here!!!

[@jmo2331]

The quality of your explanations and how it's always perfectly illustrated with helpful videos is why I finally improved my terrible stick welding skills. I watched so much welding videos and you really set the gold standard. Congratulations and thank you.

[@pondacres]

Wassup Tim, another useful vid. Yours is one of the youtube channels which got me stick welding, thx bud!

[@karlmorgan8580]

My guy has some of the most sinfully beautiful welds I’ve ever seen.

[@jcase]

Can't wait for the new detailed tutorial on stick welding!

[@zukispur5493]

Some advice I'd give to young up& coming stick welders. Don't hold the electrode holder too tight. Practice as much as you can with your weaker hand. Don't always practice on the bench. Practice in awkward positions. Get into the habit of ALWAYS saying "eyes) every time you strike a arc (fellow welders/fabricators/platers ect don't like being "flashed) 🌚👍

[@healthyboy2978]

Wow new channel logo

[@anthonycabrera6318]

Thanks for another educational video. I have problems with my travel speed, i gonna ajust that.

[@gamermh850]

Thanks for sharper tips, I would love to come in your country as a welder, what should I do for that? And will learn more from you directly as well as need a job for me.

[@DStein-jn9ls]

Thank you for all you do to help us new welders!

[@mattostrokol]

I've had a flux core welder for about 20 years and just recently picked up a stick welder. I really appreciate these videos on stick welding! :)

[@samrobinsonfilm]

Thank you for these videos. Very helpful

[@sibalwasibajene3898]

Hi Tim This is the first time am commenting but I've been watching your videos for some time now. I got myself a welding machine and am practicing now, I literally did my first project today. Thanks for all the lessons you put they're very helpful

[@princedemiterios2488]

Amazing , All the best , Thank you .

[@lkz6696]

Thanks for all the videos. Some day can you make a video on techniques and tips for stick welding car exhausts?

[@josuelerma4041]

Hey Tim I really enjoy your vids and love to learn for school 😁

[@mahfoozrehman5311]

Great pointers👍 Thank you! For the quality content

[@ronrobertson2242]

Thank you I'm trying to learn welding

[@hillwooky]

Great job! I enjoy your calm, no nonsense video style and your very clean and spartan work space. You are like the Fred Rogers of welding.

[@Rudy97]

I had to do some welding today, ran a bead, ground it and tried again. Repeat. Threw away the electrode I was using. Had some stainless steel electrodes, tried them, first try is perfect (for my skill and need). Turns out I wasn't shit, the electrodes were. Have to buy some good electrodes in the future.

[@yoelroque3950]

Thank you Tim for showing all this videos I haven’t started practicing yet bc I’m watching & going back to the videos that put to show different ways how to weld , I bought my self the Dekopro welder as a starter to practice my welding this is for home & hobby use only

[@mikegoss1148]

Very good advice

[@dinosar833]

Super Tim. Thanks!!

[@Jrixi]

Love your content Tim, keep it up!

[@Jrixi]

Bot?

[@romanianmoto]

Good shit ! I'm use these skills in class

[@Mr0001jack]

Great video - appreciate the detail 😊

[@reaper060670]

Great job mate..

[@paulcohen1555]

Practice, practice, practice!

[@renydivinagracia9966]

Thank you very much.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Thank for taking the time and effort to bring these videos to us, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@randywallis6066]

Tim, can you do a video with a premier power welder?

[@danbrownellfuzzy3010]

Lincoln AC 225 welder. My first machine. How big of a generator should i get?

[@ronrichmond4694]

Is there critiquing of the students practice welds?

[@karyabaruteknik2022]

terima kasih, mantap.. thanks for yours video..👋

[@robert.santore]

I have a few projects that I want to do, and need to get up to speed with stick before starting. It sounds like the tutorial you are working on, along with your stick course will be helpful for me. I'll be using borrowed equipment. Do you have sources to suggest for materials (coupons etc) to use while learning? A metal supply place seems like overkill for these small pieces (don't want to annoy them). Thoughts/suggestions?

[@fastbusiness]

I have a local metal/scrap recycle place in my area where I can go in and look for metal to buy. They have every kind of junk, and metal of all sorts and sizes, including some new stuff. If you have access to one of these, you might be able to get some good material to practice on for a fraction of new price.

[@amazingmachines3710]

Great video!

[@summerrain1850]

your videos are great, i’m looking to get into it myself and i feel confident and excited to learn, thanks to you!

[@user-rs1990]

Keeping a constant travel speed is by no means an easy feat at first!

[@TimWelds]

Very true. Easy to say, a lot harder to do.

[@gigs1602]

I'm new to this, so I think I'll take the course. But may I ask what size rod does the bigginer starts with?

[@nilomyki]

@TimWelds: Isn't the welding gloves you're using the BlackStallion GM1550 Mig Gloves - do you think it's also appropriate and safe for Stick (I'm curious as I really like the design of it and hoping it'll be good for Stick as well.

[@08Roadgl]

Really looking forward to the comprehensive SMAW tutorial. Thanks Tim!

[@buckwheat7673]

Hello Tim. Wondering if you can help me out. I'm 70 yrs. Old learning to stick weld. Autodarkening helmet. Problem is I can't see enough to distinguish anything. What do you suppose is the solution? Thank you. My welds are hideous and I'm frustrated.

[@akseltigley3709]

7:46 he was about to say "dummies" instead of "beginners".🤣. Let's call it what it is Tim, my dumb ass is here because I can't weld to save my life. About to go practice in my garage; I'll get to your skill level one day. Thanks!

[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

I have been welding since 1968 (Junior in High School). Do you know what I would change about this video? NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jameslyle6009]

Do you offer video's for MIG welding.

[@TimWelds]

Yes, there are a lot of MIG tutorials on my channel and I also offer a MIG online course on my website which can greatly shorten the learning curve.

[@stefanm5636]

Thanks fot tips, one thing that determans your manipulation of rod or technique is your pool, by pool I mean when you weld two pices both had to be equaliy molten and keep angle of rod so that slags stays behind the molten pool.Be sure when welding that you melt both pices , I mean read the pudle. Tim thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I am welder my self, pipe welding in EU. I am sorry if my English is not correct.

[@maryjean6496]

Could anyone be able to tell me which states are the best for welding careers ? I try to do my own research but there’s many different answers. Would like to see if anyone could help me out with this. I’m taking a welding course that I barely started a few months ago and I know that once i get some certs, I would like to see which other states are best for welding jobs. I currently live in California but would like to move out of state someday.

[@paddlepower888]

Watching people weld always makes me feel like I’m going too fast, but my buddy Tony says I have to go fast because I’m welding 1/8” with a 3/32” rod. If I turn down the amperage, I can’t strike an arc. Thanks.

[@TimWelds]

If your weld is the size you want and you aren’t getting undercut, then your travel speed is good. I weld 1/8” with 3/32” rod a lot and it works great.

[@terrykelly7042]

I want to feel the rod/Flux actually drag on the steel. Is that correct ?

[@petrospapaioannou2036]

I have a question. Which welding mode gives joints that are more tolerant or elastic to compensate heat expansion and contraction ? Stick or mig ?

[@DavidCuddy-ml7gv]

Stick gives more variety in electrode/filler selection, but I wouldn't depend on either that hard, as you'll likely end up with cracking at the Heat Affected Zone over time.

[@Texasknowhow]

Another good informative video Tim. I’ve recently picked up a new welder (Everlast 210EXT). I’ll look through your videos, but would be good to see someone swap it from TIG to stick. Learning the TIG side of things and your videos have been great. I’ve MIG welded for years (stick welded as a youth with my dad) so it’s been good to learn the other processes.

[@pebble1509]

Great video Mr Luskin I stack dimes on my weld coupon that’s on my grandpa’s forehead

[@skyscraper37]

What’s the zif thing by the tanks

[@INSIDEHARDWARE]

I love how all his “bad” sample welds are still 50x better than mine… haha

[@prestondallas4035]

I'm have an incredible amount of trouble transitioning from striking an arc to actual welding taking place. I just stick the rod over and over and over. Any advice?

[@Brian-dj3ru]

Long arc for a second and get the metal hot then move in

[@prestondallas4035]

Thank you I will give that a try

[@Brian-dj3ru]

@prestondallas4035 you're welcome. When I first started I would, hold the rod with my free hand kind of like a pool stick,while I'll flicked my hand that's holding the stinger and struck it like a match and that helped me to get going

[@RG-ce5hj]

I'm interested in a course. What method of payment do you accept?

[@TimWelds]

Thanks for your interest! There are options for PayPal and major credit cards on the website.

[@مهرانباورصاد]

can you learn weld pipe 6G

[@thirupathinittu6148]

I can get any welding job

[@ivanm.g.7442]

great

[@MulyasugaraWeldingexperimen]

Amzing 😍

[@RogierYou]

🙏

[@estarling8766]

Cool : 07:37 !

[@mikesmith8973]

Do you offer help for total beginners? Obviously paid I’m not looking for free you offer plenty of free information on your Channel

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! My online courses are aimed at beginners. They’ve helped a lot of people starting from scratch be able to run welds in all of the common joint types. You can check them out here: HTTPS://courses.timwelds.com

[@stephenbennett6196]

Try teaching them to use one hand right from the start.