Stick Welding Stainless Steel

[@BrandonLund]

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[@lukasvalatavicius72]

Greetings! Thank's a lot for this video! I think this will be my fist project after buying my own stick welder!

[@BrandonLund]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

That's a spud wrench. For iron workers to line up bolt holes

[@TheWebMindset]

I truly enjoyed seeing a pro get excited by doing something new, especially when the slag popped. Great video!

[@BrandonLund]

I appreciate it, thank you!

[@kimchiwelder8410]

Hi, This is 🔥Kimchi Welder🔥 who is uploading welding videos in Canada. Stainless stick welding was a great video!😎😎😎😎

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks for watching!

[@braunreinhold6020]

Spud wrench used in structural work extensively for lining up bolt holes. They were also used in the old days to line up rivet holes.

[@BrandonLund]

Right on brother!

[@johncasor9698]

yep a had friend had one of those wrench's for iron working jobs lining up holes and tighten down nuts...

[@GaryWall]

As a long time hobbyist woodworker/turner I only occasionally find the need to weld something so have the cheapest stick welder you can buy. Thanks to guys like you putting out these videos I have managed to turn out some half decent projects and I'm getting through less discs trying to clean up the joins. Really appreciate it. UK

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man. I appreciate the compliment! Thanks for watching!😁

[@Samualninja]

You are wholesome AF my guy. Learning to weld so you can hang your plants. I aspire to have this much wholesomeness in my life

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Just being Informative Hope this Helps Somebody That may want to know more before they weld Stainless steel is a metal alloy that has elements added to steel which make it rust and corrosion resistant. These alloys also influence the ability to weld, cut, grind, drill and perform other machining and assembly work to it. Stainless steels are similar but have different properties. Stainless steels with similar characteristics are grouped together. In general, stainless steels are harder and more corrosion resistant than carbon steel. Stainless Steel Adding chromium and nickel to carbon steel is what makes steel stainless. These elements inhibit corrosion and rust. Manufactures also add elements such as molybdenum, manganese, vanadium, carbon and silicon. This mix of components makes up the three digit numbering system that identifies stainless steel. 200-Series Stainless Steel This series of stainless steel has 17-percent chromium, 4-percent nickel and 7-percent manganese added to steel. The 200-series steels have an austenitic structure. This refers to the crystal structure of the material. Austenitic stainless steels have a higher chromium and nickel content. Austenitic stainless steels weld easier than other stainless steels. This metal is magnetic after heating. 300-Series Stainless Steel The 300 series has 18-percent chromium and 8-percent nickel added to the steel. Stainless steel with this mix uses 18-8 as its name as well as the 300-series number. These steels aren’t attracted to magnets. This is an austenitic stainless steel, so it is easier to weld than some other stainless steels. It can be made magnetic. The 304 grade is the most commonly used stainless steel, and the 316 grade is the second most common. Both have the same general characteristics of the 300 series. Tableware, cooking utensils, food processing equipment, food preparation and mild chemical applications use this stainless steel. 400-Series Stainless Steel This group of stainless steels has an addition of 11 percent chromium and 1-percent manganese. The 400 series is susceptible to rust and corrosion under some conditions. Heat-treating will harden the 400 series. The 400 series of stainless steels have a martensitic crystalline structure that has higher carbon content. This provides high strength and high wear resistance. The welds will deteriorate as the carbon content increases. Martensitic stainless steels aren’t as corrosion resistant as the austenitic types. 600-Series Stainless Steel These grades are approximately 17-percent chrome and approximately 4- to 7-percent nickel. Manufacturers make the 600 series of stainless steel in both martensitic and austenitic. The 601 through 619 versions are martensitic, while 630 through 635 are both semiaustenitic and martensitic. The 650 through 665 versions are austenitic. These steels are strong; the aircraft industry uses some grades of the 600 series. Both D2 tool steel and stainless are steel alloys that have some common properties. They are similar metals, but each has a different alloy composition and they have different uses. D2 Tool Steel D2 tool steel is semi-stainless because it has a high chromium content. D2 also has high carbon content that makes it hard. D2 doesn’t abrade and scratch easily, and wears well. It is used to make tools. D2 tool steel is used to make dies that requires close tolerances, cutting properties and long life. Stainless Steel To qualify as stainless steel, the chromium content must be at least 10 percent. Stainless steel commonly has nickel and other elements added for other characteristics. This alloy has low carbon content. Stainless steel classifications have several different grades, depending on the alloy composition. The major uses for stainless steel are those that require corrosion-resistant material. D2 vs. Stainless The main difference between the two materials is the higher amount of carbon in D2, which increases brittleness. Because stainless steel has nickel in its composition, it will resist corrosion better than D2 tool steel. Steel is generally referred to as "carbon" steel, because it is a combination of iron atoms interspersed with carbon atoms. The overall structure of steel is a crystalline lattice comprising both elements, which provides steel with a combination of strength and ductility. Adding other alloys such as chromium and aluminum gives steel more properties such as protection against rust and lighter weight and durability.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! 🙏

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@BrandonLund no problem Broski whole point of youtube is to be informative and helpful right 👍 👌 glad i can help

[@DanielSmith-hh8pc]

Thanks. I can use this info. I'm teaching myself to weld.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@DanielSmith-hh8pc glad the information is helpful

[@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc]

In the UK, it's a podger spanner, used in steel construction to line up bolt holes!

[@1nvisible1]

*I thought a Todger was something different!*

[@montinaladine3264]

Great video mate - very professionally done and a big thanks for not adding in any stupid music which so many other people think they have to do!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 😄

[@DubibuttsBlake]

THE MUSIC is always unnecessary and i'll pass up a channel on account of it. Good call!

[@joeMopar412]

That slag pop is the coolest thing!

[@BrandonLund]

Crazy huh!

[@marksarovich5534]

Awesome idea. Really useful! The flowers are lovely!

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tanksoldier9770]

Nice job again, that welder sure is cool , years back I got a box of S S rod and used old buzz and fixed some big cracks on my back hoe loader and did some more repairs on a trailer and a hay swather its never broke and it has cool looking colors , spud wrench for the tool. Thanks. TANK

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! Nailed it!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That first stick weld with stainless steel rod looks amazing

[@Foxtieral3665]

One thing I like about stick welding it keeps me warm during winter.

[@BrandonLund]

Right on! Its also my favorite process 😁

[@Mike-rp6lb]

I've heard it called a spud wrench for lining up holes.

[@BrandonLund]

Spot on! 👍

[@cdrive5757]

This one has been holding first place in my BL library! I've lost count of how many times I've watched it. You're having so much damn fun it's contagious! I've even slowed the player down to .25 just to watch the slag pop and the vertical section cool back to damn near square against the backdrop of that steel block. When you screwed up (off Camera) by welding that shoe on the wrong end I was pleased. I don't want you to ruin a near perfect record of *"Oh Sh!t"* shop moments!

[@BrandonLund]

@C DRIVE thanks man I appreciate your support! I had a lot of fun in this one:)

[@wpbradshaw]

Out standing, great deal!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks William!

[@PeakyBlinder]

Very best idea, thanks from the UK.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@seanuherek4590]

309L rods are amazing for welding to rusted dirty bolts and nuts that are broken flush or hard to get out

[@seanuherek4590]

also its a spud wrench, for lining up two holes.

[@BrandonLund]

Spot-on!

[@philbledsoe9091]

When I went through my apprenticeship my journeyman told me to “ watch your lip”. Hot slag can land right on your bottom lip if your not careful. I’ve never forgot that advice while welding stainless.

[@BrandonLund]

Hahahaha first I've heard this but it's great advise! I've actually had that happen! Thanks for sharing! @Phil Bledsoe

[@jimmacsuga2592]

Been watching, Brandon, and you did a great job with this project. Givine me some ideas!

[@BrandonLund]

Now you have a machine that can do all this stuff! LOL

[@jimmacsuga2592]

@@BrandonLund Yes!!! Yes I do!!! Still flabergasted!!! And Grateful!!!

[@marksarovich5534]

Fronius T.I.G... Saw a video...superb machine.

[@BrandonLund]

Indeed it is!

[@alanpomerantz6656]

I like your videos Keep me in the loop

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Alan! I appreciate your support. Be sure to hit the bell icon to be notified of weekly videos :)

[@alanpomerantz6656]

@@BrandonLund thanks Brandon Learning alot at 66 yrs old Was a mechanic for 45 yrs from auto ,trucks, forklifts. Your site is easy to watch and like I say your never to old to learn new tricks. Thumbs up guy...

[@BrandonLund]

I really appreciate you watching and commenting. We are never too old to puck up on new tips and tricks. Its what keeps life interesting.

[@BenNJerrysz]

6:06 good ol; spud wrench use them to line up bolt holes for vents or bulkheads

[@BrandonLund]

@BenNJerrys right on brother! 👍

[@falcor1969]

Hi! Just watched this video for the first time. Good video. The adjustable tool you were using is known as a podger. This tool has a long tapered round end which can be used to insert into 2 holes on separate plates to line them up before inserting a bolt. The tapered end suits most general hole diameters. I used a podger mostly to line up holes on two flanged steel beams when I was involved in structural steel fabrication.

[@BrandonLund]

RIght on! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tom73001]

Spud wrench. Iron workers best friend

[@BrandonLund]

Right on Tom!

[@BensWorkshop]

Nice work, nice looking welds. Those sticks had a very nice buzz to them.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@billhenshall5426]

It’s an adjustable spud wrench. Iron workers will use them in pairs to line up bolt holes. Then once the holes are lined up they will use them to set the bolts “hand tight” before torquing with a impact.

[@BrandonLund]

Spot on brother!

[@zekedelafuentejr5626]

It’s a crescent spud wrench to line up flanged holes to help line up holes for bolts

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Defenitly a ton of dedication to do the basement like he did and haul it off with a pickup

[@BrandonLund]

Crazy huh! I'm a hard worker but that's next level!

[@erikaslt]

Adjustable spud wrench. Used for aligning steel holes. When erecting.

[@michaelamykels6605]

it's called a fid it is used byb ironworkers to line up holes in beams

[@garryvillar7249]

Nice one bro!☺

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Garry!

[@rdrockett1]

It's an adjustable spud wrench Used by ironworkers it's also called a drift pin

[@BrandonLund]

Right on man! 👍

[@woodrowheming5183]

I think it's called a spud wrench ,it's for aligning holes for bolts

[@PilotMcbride]

Nice job, well done.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Brandon, enjoyed your project and thanks for sharing with us. I liked the stick welding part. I made it through all the mounts and brackets to repair my craftsman riding mower so it’s operational again. Turned out really good for a newby welder. Thanks for sharing with and your videos, they were a great help to me. Fred.

[@BrandonLund]

Thats great to hear Fred. Its a great feeling fixing something and getting more use out of it. Thanks for watching buddy!

[@walter2670]

Spud wrench, used to help align bolt holes

[@BrandonLund]

Thats what I call it too. I like seeing the different names based on region though...pretty cool 😎

[@cdrive5757]

@@BrandonLund I watched this ( the first time ) about a week ago but I forgot what BL video featured the Spud Wrench. I've been searching all week to re-find it! Hallelujah ... popping slag!!! Wakodahatchee Chris

[@BrandonLund]

@C Drive right on man and appreciate you watching (again) 😎👍

[@thelonerizla1]

In the uk it's a "podger" used in steel erecting to find the holes and line them up .

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good Recap on brackets with a different weld Option

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy!

[@LuisFlores-hr7xk]

good job, it was great learning experience for me.

[@BrandonLund]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! 🙏 @Luis Flores

[@madvtecyo546]

Looks awesome!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@jessicasparks2086]

Spud wreck for building grain bins A-line holes for bolts

[@BrandonLund]

@Jessica Sparks right on!

[@Weldingprobably]

I love stick welding stainless!

[@BrandonLund]

So do I and im going to be doing a lot more of it! Thanks for watching 😁

[@mtrltoolman]

I really enjoyed the video. I remember when weld some 304 SS 2mm thick wall pipes as knives handles it was easy and enjoyable work to do but when i weld my tea pot it was very hard because it was about 0.5 mm thick stainless steel. Good job man.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man. I had fun with this one and you called it! I think I'm going to have incorporate stainless a little more often. Thin stuff is a lot harder than thicker

[@billarroo1]

After you weld stainless steel, it WILL rust, get some passivation acid citric acid from a welding supply or a supplier of stainless steel sheet metal. It will rust because of the iron on the surface, once you PASSIVATE the stainless steel, that burns off the surface iron, , wash it, dry it, then let it sit in the air for 24 hrs so the protective oxide layer will reform from the air. Then it should be ready 😃😃😃 GREAT VIDEO. Thanks William Orange County California.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks William I appreciate the tip! I will pick some up next time I stop by my local welding supply store! 👍

[@keithparady2594]

Man that’s a nice friggn welders that’s a spud wrench

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Keith. Its an awesome welder. I have yet to try all the features. I can't wait though! Bingo on Spud Wrench! 👍

[@bennyhill3642]

Great vid thank you. I'd like to know about weldn thin ss. Like for a wood stove pipe??

[@BrandonLund]

That would be really hard to do with stick welding.

[@wesleyscoggins2583]

It's for lining up holes when assembling or fabricating

[@BrandonLund]

Spot on!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Looks good Bro

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@marteck319]

Spud wrench for lining up poles usually and I-beams. Ironworker tool

[@BrandonLund]

Right on Jerome!

[@gualbertobecerrap1962]

Adjustable wrench use as an alignment tool for drilled holes in metal building frames and then you fit a screw with washer and nut an use the wrench to tighten it.

[@BrandonLund]

👍thanks for watching

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The more comfertability you have the Better your welds I agree

[@jamesjenkins6324]

Spud wrench for lining up bolt holes

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@dwetick1]

Blow compressed air against backside to mitigate warps.

[@BrandonLund]

Great tip! @D Wetick

[@PeakyBlinder]

Scaffolding spanner or podger for lining holes in rsj,s

[@BrandonLund]

Right on! I like your avatar btw...is that a ktm?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You can also use ER309L for structural welds on 409 stainless Steel to Mild Steel Welds for like exhaust also be used for 409 stainless steel to 409 stanless steel also @Brandon Lund

[@BrandonLund]

Thats an upcoming episode 🤫

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@BrandonLund lol 😆 I was just being informative and I guessed a project does that mean I win a prize like a brandon lund t shirt or stickers or channel magnets? 😅🤣

[@BrandonLund]

@@AntonioClaudioMichael i think you should whereas you've been a longtime viewer 😁 I've been thinking about what i should do because I dont have any merch. I'll be sure to hook you up as soon as I do. Im thinking shirts.

[@MICHAELMARTENY]

iron warker spud wrench to align the holes

[@BrandonLund]

Spot on!

[@johnswimcat]

... and would it be better to clamp both parts of the bar in the vice to minimise distortion?

[@BrandonLund]

Absolutely....my vice isn't the best making 90's so your gonna see some pretty neat DIY fixturing ideas in an upcoming episode.

[@alvinstaines4305]

The wrench is a spud wrench and us used for lining up holes

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@tommysmith5825]

Great Video mate from Tommy from the isle of man

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Tommy and what beautiful country you live in! I have never been but maybe someday. Im also a big fan of TT so maybe I can someday see both. Thanks for watching!

[@tommysmith5825]

@@BrandonLund Hi the isle of man will welcome you due to covid it was cancelled this year so next year will be soo great be safe to you and your family

[@tommysmith5825]

Hi I just bought a Lincoln inverter it's a beater 170 ND pack a stick MMA/TiG Lift I have not used it yet as am just learning would be grateful for any pointers you can give me regards Tommy

[@BrandonLund]

@@tommysmith5825 hey Tommy congratulations on your purchase! I dont have first hand experience with that exact welder but I do talk about a lot of welder settings and welder setup on many of my new welders if you check out my learn to weld series. I hope this helps. Thanks buddy!

[@tommysmith5825]

Hi thanks for the reply I will look at your videos this welding is new to me as am a carpenter thanks tommy

[@derekbryant6137]

The particular adjustable wrench with the spike end is called spud wrench iron workers use them for lining up big beans Millwrights use them for lining up equipment in factories

[@BrandonLund]

Right on brother!

[@shahbazkh2885]

We are very thankful for what you offer us and take advantage of your explanations ☺🖒

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you and i'm thankful for my loyal viewers 🙏👍

[@mikeshepard3602]

Spud wrench. Iron workers and tower builders use it for hole aligning.

[@BrandonLund]

Spot on!

[@RanjitSingh-dl1wi]

308 is my favorite rod, it catches mild steel much quicker than 6013

[@BrandonLund]

I love how it runs! I was surprised how fluid it was...in a good way

[@gabrielmoreira976]

Really good

[@BrandonLund]

@Gabriel Moreira thanks man! 🙏

[@gabrielmoreira976]

I learnt a lot from your video

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Whats your take on Water cooled tig processes you ever used a water Cooled Tig Setup @Brandon Lund

[@BrandonLund]

I have but not enough to really appreciate all the benefits. For the amount of TIG welding i do, air cooled is plenty for me.

[@perspectivex]

2:55 ...so what do you think of this comment by Abrasive Guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHize6eKgNKAgq8&lc=UgwqIvNVdB2ezV6Ky8R4AaABAg in particular, "Using diamond on metal, you get carbon transfer. You increase the carbon content of whatever you are cutting = bad bad bad!" and " Lastly on this point, do not use it on stainless steel. Heat distortion and cross-contamination will break the chrome bond that makes stainless steel and cause rust. Big no-no!" (but maybe read the whole comment for context).

[@BrandonLund]

Im guessing "Abrasive Guy" is a fan of abrasive wheels vs diamond wheels. We can all be convinced our way is best if that's the product we are selling or rooting for but unless your doing critical work, cut it using whatever tool you have on hand or prefer, diamond wheel, bandsaw or abrasive. It really doesn't matter either way. There is a ton of information online that encourages cutting stainless with diamond. It's not something I created or made up. As far as increasing carbon content being a "big no no". You won't increase the carbon content anywhere near the carbon content of cast iron and I've proven cast iron can easily be welded with standard mig wire which is almost as strong as unbroken cast iron. Most will tell you that's a big no no too. That's the difference between practical and real world. Cut the stainless with whatever you have. It will be fine.

[@perspectivex]

@@BrandonLund thanks a lot for the reply!

[@annquach6613]

Spud wrench to align beams for pins

[@BrandonLund]

Spot-on! 👍

[@martynjones973]

Great video and info thanks 👍

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Martyn!

[@JRGood-mm9yu]

At Columbia Gas we stick welded 8" stainless exhaust all the time.

[@BrandonLund]

Nice!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Not a ton of movement on the draw back but it did move a bit

[@gavin4502]

Sbud wrench for lining up Flang bolt holes

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@hammie354]

Another nice job Brandon. I cant by this graff metall cutting disc in the netherlands or germany.

[@matthewhall5571]

Eric Ham, van der it's made in Germany. There must be some way to get it.

[@hammie354]

@@matthewhall5571 i will looking on german internet sites

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Eric! Hopefully you can obtain one as Matthew pointed out. I think you will like it a lot if you have tried others.

[@mujalmorpi9704]

Nice glove.... Where can i buy it?

[@BrandonLund]

You can find all the tools and gear I use linked in the description.

[@ke5roz]

never tried stainless welding looking foward to trying

[@BrandonLund]

Stainless is fun. Peels real nice 👌

[@scrapmanindustries]

that wrench at 6:00 is a zombie shank used to pop holes in the skulls of the undead.

[@BrandonLund]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Saturntabbytype2]

You can weld carbon to stainless with them esab rods .

[@sbranham86]

I wonder how it would have done with using pulse. It looks good anyways just curious

[@BrandonLund]

I bet a little better. Pulse is pretty sweet :)

[@sbranham86]

@@BrandonLund oh ya. I haven’t tried pulse on mine yet

[@hammyh1165]

Nice job 👍 I've got a roof rack to make at some point for my car and want to do the brackets in stainless , i can definitely manage it after seeing your work.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man i appreciate the compliment! Thats a perfect application for stainless!

[@melgross]

An alignment wrench, usually it’s used to line up rivet holes. I like your enthusiasm. I get that feeling too, and I’ve been doing this for so long... Let’s face it though, the most important thing that happened in this video was your wife’s comment near the end.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man yah she was pretty happy!

[@solanojoel2519]

i love my transpocket 180

[@BrandonLund]

Fronius is good stuff!

[@michaelinkster4977]

Flick it out before it burns through to your grey matter! Great video!

[@BrandonLund]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jvazquez53]

Impressive machine! Not cheap but quality has a price.

[@BrandonLund]

It sure does. This thing is a beast!

[@douglasthompson2740]

Do not find your link to the diamond cutting disc in the listings.

[@BrandonLund]

Sorry about that. It was in the tools and gear section :) amzn.to/3k4UWIm

[@ke5roz]

can you stick weld aluminum with a old Lincoln buz box

[@BrandonLund]

Not really Rodney. It can be done with DC

[@danielf.markham5980]

Spud wrench....that an ironworket uses for centeting holes he has to line up in order to insert bolts. An expensive yet invaluable tool when needed.

[@BrandonLund]

Right on brother! Years ago I dropped one into the ocean doing bridge work. I was so bummed. It takes a while to get them working silky smooth with that nice shiny finish.

[@MrBwjohnson]

Its a spud wrench for lining up flanges

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!...great name BTW 😎

[@MrBwjohnson]

@@BrandonLund heck yea it is!!

[@lhcmonteiro]

Hi Brandon, I'm trying to download the stick app you said before but I don't remember its name. Do you remember? Tks man

[@BrandonLund]

Type in miller welds calculator and it should take you there

[@cliftonhall8464]

That's a pry bar?

[@BrandonLund]

@Clifton Hall they are plant hangers

[@michaelanderson3771]

Really great video Brandon- great to see even Pro's learn something new and share that learning experience. As new to welding have been doing a lot of You tube and I think your video is up there with some of the best tutorial type vids. Regards Michael from Aus. Also a bit of a shame we cant take up the offer and the Promo code down here in Australia.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Michael for the great comment! I appreciate your support. Im sorry about not being able to use the discount codes. Its something I am currently working on though. 👍

[@Willymetryx]

Very good

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks

[@whilomforge3402]

Not sure if it’s the proper name for it, but I’ve always heard that wrench called a spud wrench. Used for aligning bolt holes.

[@BrandonLund]

100%. It has a lot of different names depending on the region but that what I call it also :)

[@danielprout8987]

Iron worker wrench with line up

[@adamnelson5186]

Spud wrench, use them for pin alignment,

[@BrandonLund]

Exactly! :)

[@garypostell5268]

Should weld some in vertical up 3g or 3 F

[@stephendfrye3476]

Alignment tool for pin holes

[@BrandonLund]

Right on Stephen!

[@KrypticNity]

Can I do this if I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express?

[@BrandonLund]

You can but it's not advisable. Your going to want to get a permit first LOL 😁🤣

[@koreywilliams4570]

Whats the difference between stick and mig welding and what are the benefits of one over the other? Some say its good outside but so is gasless flux core mig wire.

[@BrandonLund]

Stick in my opinion is great all around because its simple and basic. A power supply and an electrode. It can be used inside, outside and has great penetration and great for welding thin to very thick steel. Flux core has moving parts and consumables to replace but its fast. Pull the trigger and go until your machine hits its duty cycle or you run out of wire, which ever comes first.