TimWelds' Stick Welding Course
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Welcome!

Welcome to the Course!
Things You Should Know First

Safety
How Stick Welding Works
Set Up to Weld

Things You Will Need
Selecting a Machine
Set Up Your Machine
Baseline Machine Settings
Selecting an Electrode
Material Preparation
Elements of Welding Technique

Technique - Overview
Removing Slag
Striking an Arc
Arc Length
Rod Angle
Movement
Read the Puddle
Fine Tuning

Fine Tuning Settings
Padding Beads
Stop and Start
Ending Your Weld
Welding Common Joints

Types of Joints, Welds and Positions
Tack Welding
Butt Joints
Lap Joints
Tee Joints
Corner Joints
Tips for Welding Joints in Different Positions
Wrap Up

How to Keep Learning
Thank You!

Welding Common Joints

Most of your projects will be made of these joints.

7 Lessons