Essential Tips for New Welders to Strike Perfect Arcs

Stop sticking your rods! Learn how to light a stick rod with 7018 and 6010 electrodes in this beginner-friendly guide to consistent, frustration-free welds.
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Time Codes
00:00 Introduction
00:57 How Stick Welding Works
02:28 Different Types Of Stick Welding Electrodes
03:47 Stick Welding Machine Settings
06:03 Practice Exercise For Lighting A Stick Rod
09:54 How To Light A 6010 SMAW Electrode
12:13 How To Light A 7018 SMAW Electrode
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