STICK WELDING 101: Getting Started With SMAW

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Unlike other processes like TIG and MIG, stick welding doesn't require gas, which is one reason it is popular among farmers and hobbyists. We get requests all the time for entry level / "how to get started" videos. Many of those recent requests have centered around stick welding and different common electrodes.
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@jocat2008 4 жыл бұрын

As I welding instructor and program director, I have NO issue showing any of Bob's videos to any of my classes. Instruction and information is always spot on!

@johnhwallace8091 Жыл бұрын

I went well in school I learned anything most I accept predict long working I want anything and nobody told me anything interrupt me and I lost today I was in couldn't figure out what was wrong so I just woke up the door about 20 or 30 years ago I don't know so they told anything about that long working there or not I don't even know if they had to phones in. What I'm saying now I would like that happened there then anyway I give up willing but always wanted to find out what my mistake was now I found out thank you sir bye-bye TV

@browsebywire4096 Жыл бұрын

I was just about to say the same thing.

@bagers5636 Жыл бұрын

What would you think about having them write an essay on your videos instead of letting them do actual work. I am in highschool and I have a welding instructor, not a teacher.

@jmoonies_racing2642 Жыл бұрын

I have a real interest in buying my first machine and learning this ART/CRAFT … it’s amazing … if I can fix metal …. Then I’ll be able to fix MOST things … that’s unbelievably valuable

@br5747 Жыл бұрын

@@johnhwallace8091 Huh?

@AdamCraigOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

you were meant to do these video's. well spoken, easy to understand, no fancy BS. Well done!!

@maximkushner5647 2 жыл бұрын

That’s why he’s a teacher…

@OreoHT 2 жыл бұрын

@@maximkushner5647 you can be a teacher and be terrible at it. His point is that his explainations and demonstrations are understandable and well done.

@Ritalie 2 жыл бұрын

His uncle is actually Billy Bob Thornton.

@alangreen7050 Жыл бұрын

Very good teacher also his accent and speaking patterns makes it so it’s easier to keep up for people like me with ADD. I’ve had teachers that were fast talkers from the city and it was just a ton of information too quickly that didn’t stick with me

@johnhwallace8091 Жыл бұрын

@@alangreen7050 I g95piuttr Ori p of do

@billparsons7732 Жыл бұрын

I don't think this man realizes how helpful he's been to 1,000s of people. Simple for him because of skill built over time, but a game changer for me. Thank you. When you get good at a skill, never become proud; always remember the people that helped you along the way. Keep your attitude of gratitude and always help others.

@924rcalley 4 жыл бұрын

That was the best beginner tutorial I've seen on KZfaq.

@bobmoffatt4133 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick.

@JEGHETTO 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I need some type of certificate and a graduation party after watching this. 😃

@GazinGeezer 3 жыл бұрын

@@bobmoffatt4133 Rick Calley nailed my thoughts exactly too. You are the absolute best instructor I have ever had for ANY industrial process.

@bobmoffatt4133 3 жыл бұрын

@@GazinGeezer Many thanks for the kind words and support.

@cwell9806 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@gtjack9 4 жыл бұрын

“Every one of these ripples... it’s ma heartbeat... just kidding” Good one that, Made me laugh!

@roldancosare8548 3 жыл бұрын

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@manuelmendez93 3 жыл бұрын

Made me laugh to 😂

@sammyrothrock6981 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome info!! Thanks for whipping it 👆 up

@jestes7 2 жыл бұрын

Forgive me for my ignorance but can someone explain the joke to me? I don't get it.

@SpankedSandwich 2 жыл бұрын

Soon as he said it I went "surely someone brought it up" and bam right at the top XD

@donschneider7252 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just a farmer type welder and have forgotten most of what i learned in a beginners welding class decades ago. With that said I really appreciate your on line welding classes. Thanks for taking the time and effort.

@michaeljimenez8399 11 ай бұрын

I just applied to my local ironworkers Union. I can’t get work yet as I don’t know how to weld. I convinced one of the instructors to let me come once a week to practice welding. Went to my first weld class this Thursday. I sucked ass, but after a few hours I think I can get the hang of it. Your videos have helped me immensely. I’ve written everything down as if I was back in college. Thank you.

@ohioemeregncyresponsevehic3381 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 14 and learning with an old lincoln arc welder, I'm getting better and this channel is helping me out more than I could've ever though.

@Ritalie 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever upgrade your welder? Is it an AC only welder? How do you like AC arc welding? I thought about buying a modern $129 DC arc welder. I know MIG welders are so much nicer and easier to use. But $129 for a 215 amp arc welder, is about 1/4th of the price of a 215 amp MIG.

@SupermanEst-ju4ii 2 жыл бұрын

Got an old Lincoln DialArc that my dad started teaching me on a little and I was getting decent with years ago. I'm fixing to start back welding car/truck parts & metal framing

@jeremybudreau7722 Жыл бұрын

@@Ritalie what brand are you buying or bought by now do you like it

@biggibbs4678 Жыл бұрын

@@Ritalie MIG welders aren't necessary that much better. Stick welding is also a more versatile skill to have.

@user-kr7zl2xk6f 2 ай бұрын

Keep being persistent, and remember this, every day you will learn something new, no matter how old one is!

@TheHandsomeRyan 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the straight forward nature of the instruction. I'm self-taught and having clear, concise, authoritative information like this is really helpful.

@greg1324 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Cooper Good day to you. Since your self taught did you purchase a welding machine? If so what type of machine did you buy and how did you go about purchasing the right one?

@richardmcelroy6574 4 жыл бұрын

Right not 17 commercials or having to sell one anything on and he didnt tell us how to plug the machine in and the right outlet and try to impose his preference. He gave his and let the viewer choose. Good observation on your part and i am a self taught person as well

@JJ305JJ 4 жыл бұрын

Greg not sure if he saw your message. But I went with a Forney multi-process welding machine that does DC/110V/140amp. For starting out I figured it was a good choice, good price. If I ever get good enough to make money of welding I think I will buy the Esab Rebel but that joint cost $3K

@richardmcelroy6574 4 жыл бұрын

@@JJ305JJ thank you

@longlimboy 4 жыл бұрын

yeah i came down here to say the exact same thing, authoritative, confident, and direct. I feel I can trust this man's knowledge and go get it done

@joer825 4 жыл бұрын

Light, crispy, flaky slag. There's a man who loves his welding and his pastries! Great vid

@shreddder999 4 жыл бұрын

1:03 Well, that explains the problems. I was trying to run AM and FM.

@RickSinclair Жыл бұрын

Love your teaching style. As someone who just bought a welder (multi-process) for his 15 y/o who's taking welding; I now find that I want to give it a go to make retirement more interesting. Watching you is almost as good as having you here in person! Can't wait to watch more of your lessons. Thank you for making these videos.

@angelinavoss8441 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a welding student and I find your videos more informative than those used in class. Thanks for the help

@mastermeme 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@SinnerSince1962 4 жыл бұрын

@@mastermeme Ditto.

@waltermartindale9008 4 жыл бұрын

accidental contact with the thumb down button. His videos certainly are helpful

@gavinhughes6054 4 жыл бұрын

we use his in the classroom😹

@salazam 4 жыл бұрын

If your instructor has to use videos, your instructor sucks. Get your money back!

@TheLittlered1961 4 жыл бұрын

It has been about 20 years since I welded. Was self taught. My favorite rod was 7014 DCEN. I was so hoping that you were going to cover that one. The reason I loved it was because I could literately drag the rod with the correct angle. I believe the reason for this was the electrode melted in such a way that the flux acted as an electrical insulator, when done the tip was concave. The only problem I had with it was welding vertical. Did not matter if I went up or down. I have read that this is a common problem with that rod. Other than that it was a dream rod. Slag pealed off before I was done. Very clean welds. I even tested one of my welds. It was on an auto leaf spring. Cut it in half and welded it back together. Put it in a press to see where it would break. It was not on the weld. Took the full 12 ton to do it to.

@izzyarias2191 7 ай бұрын

I get exited every time I watch these tutorials. We just learned how to whip it in class today.

@samurai1833 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know the first thing about welding, but this was excellent. When you started singing Devo, and talking dabs I knew I found my teacher.

@rolltide9397 2 жыл бұрын

wish this man was my teacher I've never welded but I want to learn im going to trade school in august and im working with a traveling welder by my house and im watching videos that way I have some knowledge of what im doing and this man has taught me more in 20 minutes than I've learned in 2 weeks of watching other people

@JonDingle 5 жыл бұрын

Now that was another fine video and probably the best explanation and demo for stick welding on the net! Very, very good indeed! Many thanks!

@Welddotcom 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

@bobmoffatt4133 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@yuhaosun1938 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love his passion and humor

@PatrickAuderer 3 жыл бұрын

I welded years ago with my father helping, now he's gone and I need a refresher, good video.

@scumbagpaulo2652 4 жыл бұрын

LOLed at "be steady as steady as you can, try no to fall asleeeeeep"

@johnradke7633 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love this guy’s personality, he is awesome

@Nordling89 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a natural when it comes to brief informative educational content

@dustincurtis8090 Жыл бұрын

This man is the Bob Ross of welding

@amandahanson8188 5 ай бұрын

That weld right there is a happy little accident and that weld in the back? That'll be our little secret.

@davedunn2124 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great job explaining everything Bob. You are a true teacher born to do such. Thanks again

@vanman724 3 жыл бұрын

“...very quietly run...softly run...” Man, love your colourful descriptions-like welding poetry...damn, I’ve been in quarantine too long..

@frogger985 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently doing high school stick welding, this really helped me understand how to handle the process

@thooper4380 8 ай бұрын

Bob's day just appeared to get better and better throughout this video.

@spearcat710 4 жыл бұрын

"Every one of these ripples... is my heartbeat" 😂 Good stuff man I appreciate all the knowledge you share with us heathens

@ditzydoo4378 4 жыл бұрын

in the roughly 24 minutes of this video you have clarified and dispelled so many misconceptions I had about stick welding. I currently have an older Miller Fifty/Fifty AC/DC welder. Thanks to you I now know how to get much more out of the welder than I had in the past. Thank you for all you do.

@311mdub 2 жыл бұрын

I never took a welding class, but this guy would be a good teacher and be a fun class to take. Seems super laid back and explains things in layman’s terms so anyone can understand if

@rubenvargas3547 2 жыл бұрын

What a great teacher 👍

@ericericson3131 4 жыл бұрын

I was given an old stick welder and am getting ready to play with it. Thanks for the video

@thomascampbell2624 2 жыл бұрын

I first learned how to weld when I worked at a rock quarry. Since everything was rusty and/or muddy, it was a pretty good teaching ground. Everyone can learn in a lab-like environment, right? I bought a Lincoln 225 about 20 years ago and have used it for countless hobby projects. I naturally discovered 6013 as my favorite rod, but never knew the science behind it. This was a fantastic video. You got a new subscriber in me.

@tntltl 3 жыл бұрын

Bob is a great instructor I have watched this video at least 5 times!!!

@patrickmason-green9700 2 жыл бұрын

What a great instructor. Some people just want to impress you. NOT THIS GUY. No clap trap, no pointless tech, just good grounded advice from a guy that knows what he is doing. I salute you mate. Thank you so much.

@Poormans_tactical 5 жыл бұрын

Bob is hilarious and really informative! He definitely gave me the motivation to get back into welding

@JoeKThePotter 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Ive been doing stick for over 35 years, learned from my grandfather, and he showed me the same way you are. Its always great for us "old heads" , and a damned good idea, for us to have these refresher courses from time to time! Thanks!

@FloridaSalon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This guy just shared a wealth of knowledge with us. His personality and teaching style made this video so enjoyable. I didn't know there was such a thing as a welder groupie until I just became one :)

@jimtyrrell1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob. I've been wanting to learn how to weld for many years and your great teaching approach has made it so easy to get started.

@mr.mondesir7449 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. This was educational and enjoyable to watch. I'm gonna get a rig as soon as I can and start learning.

@martinbachrodt745 4 жыл бұрын

Your help was amazing. You addressed all issues I had questions about. This man is a genius!

@beckdesignbuild6372 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video! I've been looking for ages for someone to just give a simple and informative demonstration of stick welding techniques. Really appreciate this!

@DireWolfForge Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of the knowledge that you’ve shared. It is a pleasure listening to you as well as watching you do your thing. True master

@bobpitt1261 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, 10 out of 10.

@pwog98 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. You do a wonderful job of explaining the aspects of welding to the common farm welder

@stansbruv3169 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys! Excellent demonstrations.

@jeffparmer4619 2 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher.you break it down nice and simple. You make it fun. I really appreciate you!

@JIMHusky 5 жыл бұрын

Every circles you see here it's my heart beat 😅

@gavinhughes6054 4 жыл бұрын

that's how you tell how close the welder is to dying😹

@stephanibuelna4386 4 жыл бұрын

JIM Husky my favorite part lol

@tomjeffersonwasright2288 5 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Now I can try something more than 6011. You also explained why some things went so poorly. Thanks for a great video.

@robanderson2815 3 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely the most informative beginner stick welding video I have ever watched! Kudos buddy you’re doing a great job!!

@PaulJones-bo8gt Жыл бұрын

Perfect video explaining exactly how each rod works and how to use them. Fantastic instructor.

@gardeningoutdoors5209 4 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of my welding instructor from college. there was never a dull moment in that mans shop!

@ctrey8395 4 жыл бұрын

The good old days huh 😂🤣

@colinengelmann6194 4 жыл бұрын

Got the old Stick welder of my Grandpa and startet learning welding. Gonna get a grinder for Christmas.

@RaviSingh-xl3os Жыл бұрын

I know nothing of welding but watched this full video because the way this guy teaches its amazing & his welds are beautiful. Great work dude very informative👏👍👌

@hughmungus1103 2 жыл бұрын

New Welding student here. I love your video. I noticed you said 6011 can be run on DC and DCEP, except the screen was showing DCEN at 8:50.

@gilman9955 5 жыл бұрын

Whip it --whip it good 😂😂😂 Keep up the great work and big shout out from Tipperary Ireland 🇮🇪

@PaulJohnsonM 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I just struck an arc at school for the first time today, and I basically just blew up a bunch of 6011 sticks without depositing anything on the plate. This video has been immensely valuable to me. I appreciate you making it.

@michaelszczys8316 3 жыл бұрын

6011, some of the messiest welding rod in the world. Get some nice 7014 and make some pretty looking ,civilized welds.

@keithmcmullin2999 3 жыл бұрын

Bid

@Terribleguitarist89 4 жыл бұрын

Great refresher, took welding classes in high school and definitely had a preference for 6013.

@mattthompson9480 2 жыл бұрын

The Welding community has been very kind to me just like you any questions concerns techniques thank you so much for your help and you were sharing such a great thorough video. Colorado

@tntltl 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your time and effort your videos are helping me so much I'm just a hobbyist but watching you I am learning so much.

@kosycat1 4 жыл бұрын

13:10 Exactly. I work on a farm and I'm teaching myself how to weld

@wenloh 3 жыл бұрын

Yo me too

@billymaynard8131 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought me a bobcat 225 for my farm but thinking of possibly doing some mobile welding

@IsaacDozier1 3 жыл бұрын

Presentation was a perfect balance of information and personality. Well done.

@stevesumner6881 3 жыл бұрын

Strait to the point, informative and easy to understand. The quality of the video feed said it all. Great presentation!

@y.g.2720 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob for the explanation I do not understand English so much but enjoy watching your videos especially with stick electrodes

@simplyorange8553 4 жыл бұрын

The arc shots are great, helpful to see how far to hold off and what the puddle looks like. I think it would be even more helpful to see a wider angle of what Bob is doing to manipulate the rod and the stinger, what angle he's holding at, how he's moving his arm & body, etc.

@terrymishler4208 Жыл бұрын

What wonderful mannerism and great teaching capabilities you have. I’m looking forward to my first stick and wire feed experience.

@cubanpianoman 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, THANK YOU SO MUCH this was an incredible overview of all the experiments I would never have the time/money/courage to try on my own. ASTM needs to give you a medal

@bigthiccboi137 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! Ive been thinking about a career change, and welding seems like a good option, the video was very imformative and helpfull!

@larryh7760 3 жыл бұрын

My welder training was about 35 years ago. I ended up going right into NDT and QA and never welding again. I'm retired now and dying to relearn for fun. I'm glad I came across this video. I can still hear my instructor Mr. Hinson: "if it doesn't sound like bacon frying you are not doing it right."

@ronaldwprovo5530 Жыл бұрын

My welder training was 40 years ago I"m 83 years relearn for fun

@treystone1993 Жыл бұрын

This came up on my recommended video list and I was so glad it did. Exceptional straight forward instruction. Thanks👍. Being able to weld opens up some awesome project possibilities.

@ricksleadsheet6711 4 жыл бұрын

Just starting to "stick" weld. Excellent video! Easy to understand. Great "usable" info. Thanks!

@osulxa 3 жыл бұрын

I am here because I want to learn as a hobby and fabricate my own bbq smoker. I am have an extremely difficult time finding local classes on this subject matter. I am a beginner. These videos are exactly what I am looking for. I have no equipment and I haven't started yet. But I am learning the terminology and by watching. This guy is great. I used to watch my grandfather welding and cutting as a child growing up on a farm but I never touched any of the equipment.

@bobmoffatt4133 5 ай бұрын

Have you built your smoker / grill yet? Where are you located?

@Makermook 5 жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for quite some time and I always learn something new. Thanks again.

@Welddotcom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🍻

@phillipkleinmann2478 3 жыл бұрын

THX Sir; Very well produced and informative. America needs more folks like you who help us by passing useful information along. Blessings.

@tookalook1777 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic help for myself and my two boys learning to be good iron workers (721) Thank you so much. We are tuned in Bud. Cheers!

@DobermansRock 5 жыл бұрын

Great instruction caught me off guard there for a second. That's teaching at its best. Keep your crowd interested.

@devynncox5970 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. My grandfather used to stick weld masterfully and I would have loved to learn from him but now that I’m old enough and become interested in learning to weld his eyesight and motor control has deteriorated so much that he can no longer weld :(

@DormantIdeasNIQ 3 жыл бұрын

You rock! No frills, no hype, direct, concise...

@jimwrightkaiser5226 3 жыл бұрын

Love the “whip it” segments! Great instructional all around. Thanks!

@-NGC-6302- 4 жыл бұрын

Today was my first time stick welding (highschool metals class). When I go back tomorrow I'll be the best stick welder in the class.

@doughboy5840 4 жыл бұрын

Triamcinolone Acetonide how'd you do?

@-NGC-6302- 4 жыл бұрын

Well, what I made was hardly recognizable as a weld bead, but for my second time not too bad.

@culbyj3665 3 жыл бұрын

They need to have more high schools with TECH school classes..

@johnmartlew5897 4 жыл бұрын

“You might have to cut that part.” No way! And for an added bonus we stick mustachios. Perfecto! Learned lots to day.

@jimalexander1896 2 жыл бұрын

Very good instructions... explaining the rod types and the settings!.....I wish we could have had such videos in my time as a Welder!

@kyeldecker7488 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a amazing teacher he keeps u interested and knows his shit hands down the only one I watch shout to him for getting me so involved with something I have missed out on for yrs

@mandogallego6596 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU BOB FOR SHARING YOUR EXTENSIVE KNOWLEGE WITH US....."THE COMMON FOLK" YOU HAVE A "RADIO VOICE" THAT IS VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ! THANKS Mando

@kf8575 5 жыл бұрын

Easy om the ear👍

@mikepettengill2706 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the straight forward informative style of your videos. I have always wondered about stick welding and this was very informative.

@trey1531 8 ай бұрын

He is a great presenter! I like how easy he is to understand.

@rkoeneke 2 жыл бұрын

Bob Moffat folks.... What can you say? He's an American treasure! Thank you so much for all of the information you have made available to us Bob and team!

@timsmith5837 5 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining rods. I’m just getting started a little late in life but enjoyed your video. I felt like I was in class. Well done sir

@rjlee38 3 жыл бұрын

If you're still breathing, it's not too late :~) I'm 59, welded when I was a teen into early 20's, not been back since, now I'm doing it as a hobby, just love it!!!

@duncanmacfarlane238 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot of good information and explanation, appreciate the video

@erwinerwin1245 2 жыл бұрын

The best video I have ever seen on the explanation of the different rods. I am a super beginner and a video like this is a huge help.

@khmisc Жыл бұрын

Great video! I really appreciate you making the effort to clearly explain and show these details. Thanks!

@Godzilla32 3 жыл бұрын

I repair fire sprinkler systems using the 6013 2.5mm electrode. A lot of my repair work requires welding over existing MIG welds. Brilliant video and explanation of the characteristics between each type of electrode.