TimWelds' Stick Welding Course

Here's how this course works.

Welcome to the Course!

Before we get too far...

Safety

How Stick Welding Works

Let's get set up.

Things You Will Need

Selecting a Machine

Set Up Your Machine

Baseline Machine Settings

Selecting an Electrode

Material Preparation

This is the most important part.

Technique - Overview

Removing Slag

Striking an Arc

Arc Length

Rod Angle

Movement

Read the Puddle

Let's fine tune the welding technique and get some practice.

Fine Tuning Settings

Padding Beads

Stop and Start

Ending Your Weld

Most of your projects will be made of these joints.

Types of Joints, Welds and Positions

Tack Welding

Butt Joints

Lap Joints

Tee Joints

Corner Joints

Tips for Welding Joints in Different Positions

Congratulations on making it through the course!

How to Keep Learning

Thank You!