Stick Welding

One of the most common questions I hear from new stick welders is do you push or pull when stick welding, and the confusion makes sense. Stick welding feels very…

One of the most common questions that comes up when burning rod is about stick welding rod sizes, especially when welds aren’t turning out the way they should. Running stick…

Getting the right stick welder settings can feel like a guessing game if you don’t have a solid reference in front of you. I’ve run plenty of beads where the…

Setting the right amperage for a 7018 1/8 welding rod is one of those details that can make or break a weld, and it’s something that caused plenty of frustration…

One question that comes up again and again in the shop is how much does a stick welder make, and it’s one I’ve personally had to figure out along the…

Stick welding thin sheet metal is one of those tasks that really tests your patience and control. Thin steel heats up fast, and with a stick welder it doesn’t take…

Welding thin metal with an arc welder can feel like walking a tightrope — one wrong move and you’re staring at a burn-through instead of a bead. I’ve spent plenty…

Dialing in the right stick welding amperage is one of those things that can make or break a weld. I’ve burned through rods way too fast — or fought a…

Getting a Lincoln stick welder set up properly is one of those things that makes all the difference between a smooth, strong weld and endless frustration. I remember the first…

Using a stainless steel welding rod without sticking is one of those skills that took me a while to get comfortable with. When I first started doing stainless welding with…