Stick Welding: #1 Beginner Mistake and How to Fix It
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Published 2022-01-22
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also known as Manual Metal Arc (MMA) or Stick Welding can be a challenging process for beginners to learn. Check out this video to see how to fix this common mistake among beginners.
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All Comments (21)
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You can learn to weld. I'll show you exactly what to do in my affordable online welding courses at courses.timwelds.com/.
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I've been a Welder for 12 years now and I still watch your videos just because you should never stop learning. Great explanaition Tim, great video!
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As a hobbyist, it might be months in between welding projects. It’s nice to have refreshers like these. Thanks Tim!
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As a brand new welder, I wanna thank you for teaching me. I was a little intimidated at first seeming I never had anyone to teach me these things so I'm pretty much self taught w/ most things. The way you break everything down is almost like an "Idiots Guide to Welding." Thank you thank you thank you! 🙏 🤘✊️
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I'm a women and I learned on Oxy/Acet, my welding instructor was awesome and he said women catch on faster if they sew because he has similar movements. I was so happy to hear that! You're a great instructor like he was and it's much appreciated.
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I'm a hobbyist, and this advice is pure diamonds. I'm so happy just to get the spark, and no NOT getting stuck, that I ignore every other parameter. My welds are very uneven, and now I know why !
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Keeping a shorter arc length is also invaluable when you run across metals that have a strong magnetic presence, such as super hard armor plate for example. A shorter arc length also allows you to move a little faster, thus minimizing excessive heat and warpage of thinner materials.
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This is definitely it. I was learning to stick weld just being a helper for a welder, he was nice enough to teach me. I always remember him saying "get that stick closer, push it in there" and it took a while for it to get stuck in my mind.
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Tim, I want to say thanks a million bud. I have actively been welding around 8 months and it all started with your videos. If I am unsure about how I'm doing i just watch the videos you've done on that specific area and boom 💥 instantly i know where i'm going wrong. You're a great help and a even bigger inspiration to me and to all who is actively involved in the welding world. So for those who are reading this, hobbyists or pros Tim's the best guy
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Someday down the road I might pick up a welder for little projects, your tips and tricks are great because you really do explain the wrong vs right very in a clear and easy to understand way, making it seem like a less daunting idea.
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As an armature welder that was a great reminder for me, very clear and precise and I imagine this short video will help a lot of people. Thanks.
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This was the most simplistic, insightful, lesson I've ever watched, on arc welding. Dude, you are a natural teacher! Great job :) I learned a lot💪
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You have the best tips in my opinion. I love how direct and comprehensive, high quality they are. Great for beginners and experts!
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I just started welding classes for stick this semester at a nearby community college. GI bill pays me to go to college 🇺🇸. Like your video bro!!
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I just bought a little 14a welder for small household stuff and tinkering in my workshop to make jigs an' stuff. These videos are invaluable to a newbie - and pros alike. Thanks, Tim.
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Great as usual Tim. Thanks for breaking it down into easy elements to understand. Welding is a little overwhelming when you get started so it's hard to understand what it is you should actually look at in your technique
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Great video, Tim. Your simple explanations take out all of the mystery. Thank you, and keep them coming.
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Love this guy, no long winded BS straight to the point and very clear
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I love the way that you explain things in your videos man. I'm a total amateur with stick and you breaking things down the way you do is super helpful for me so thank you for that. Take care my dude ✌🏼
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Thanks so much for your help, I’m learning to arc weld on my Ag mechanics team and your videos are great to get ahead. Keep doing what your doing. 👍
