Stick Welding Electrode Selection for Beginners: Type, Size, and Amperage
How to select stick welding rod type, size, and amperage. Plus a chart with rod size and amperage per metal thickness in inches and mm.
Welding Slag Inclusions: How to Prevent and Remove Them
If you are not careful with stick (SMAW) or flux-cored (FCAW) welding, you will probably get slag inclusions in the bead. After reading this article, you will know how to prevent and correct this defect….
Welding Magnets Guide: Usage, Types, and Selection
Welding magnets have gained a lot of popularity and come in various shapes and sizes. You can read this article to familiarize yourself with them and decide if you need one or two. What are…
Do You Pull or Push With a Stick Welder? Beginner’s Guide
One of the most basic things you need to know about stick welding (SMAW) is if you pull or push the rod when you weld. When stick welding, you pull the rod away from the…
Can You Stick Weld Thin Metal? Equipment And Techniques
Stick welding thin metal is very hard. There are many ways to avoid burning through or warping it. Plus two alternative solutions.
Can You Hold the Electrode While Stick Welding? When and How To
Learn when and how to hold a stick electrode to get better welding results.
