Hi Tim, I took your course about 1 month ago. Read right through and watched all your videos as well. With a better weather outside I started practicing about 2 weeks ago running bead after bead and playing with Amp. settings (using the good old “Buzz” box. alternating between 7018AC & 6013 electrodes). You’re absolutely right, 6013 is much easier to work with. Now I’m going back to your course to hone my skills before I start on my projects. Who said that you can’t teach “old dog new tricks”? Going on 69 here. So thank you very much for your detailed course I found it very informative (electrical/electronic background) and simple to follow instructions. Your encouragement is appreciated as well. Overall nice professional attitude. 🙏

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

teaching myself how to weld for work and my family just bought a welder for 100$ and your videos couldn’t of helped me more spent last 5 hours watching every stick welding video you have thank you i really appreciate you sir

@kingdaniels1013

8 ай бұрын

Wish the best for you brother you will get it down back I learn from Tim too

I learned how to weld just by watching his videos I recommend his videos to beginners

Thank you, Tim, for continuing to educate us. I appreciate all you do.

But this video is by far the best tutorial I,'ve seen here in yt

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

I'm so looking forward to doing the online course, can't wait. Thanks for all the great info xx

Beginning tip that I just learned About 45 minutes ago Don't try and lift your helmet up With a hot stick in your hand I have a very nice big blister on the back of my neck And it feels like Someone just Slap a serious sunburned neck

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! Ouch!

@YoadJSVlog

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure you want to make a career out of welding 😅

thank you Tim, your videos are always valuable for learning about welding

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks so much for all the helpful info, I'm starting my first welding course tomorrow. I hope to get a job after so I can fund the rest of my training. I'm equally excited and nervous

great video. I just bought my first welder and am about to get started. Thank you

Tim, thanks for the best videos! My son and I are self teaching for home/hobbiest welding. We've learned SO much, and it's very appreciated. We started with an old Lincoln box thats was my grandfathers, but it died (at least it sounds like it) recently. For our needs a HF unit is perfect for us. Using your tips and techniques has really, really helped us. THANKS!!!

@DSHPerotecH

Ай бұрын

If you still have your grandfather's Lincoln, don't get rid of it! They're very easy to work on, and cheap to repair. That Buzzbox will hopefully be the machine that your grandkids can learn on one day.

These are all very helpful and informative! I haven't done any welding yet but I've watched a few of your videos so far so research how I should go about it and they're very clear and concise!

Hi Tim I did my first welds today and thanks to your advice it went very well. I was welding a steel rail and the rod stuck a few times but I turned up the amps and it was sorted. Great fun it was thanks for your tutorial.

Love the courses.

Tim is Awesome! Love his welding course.

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!!!

thank you for helping me improve my career

Thanks a lot for this

Thanks for such instructive videos

Hey from Dublin, Ireland Tim.. Just bought my 1st Arc/stick welder today. It's a very small 10-80A inverter welder but it will do me for what I need it for. I was going to go for a gasless MIG welder but I thought I'd better buy this one 1st and see how I go. I did some welding back when I was a kid in school and I actually enjoyed it but we never got to do it often enough. Ascetaline? welding was another type I enjoyed too but not enough time spent doing it either. The reason I bought the welder is bcos I want to built my own table saw and I bought the square tubular steel for the body nad wanted to try my hand at welding it. My brother in law knows a bit about this field but I'm going to watch some more of ur videos tonight so I can have a crack at this game over the next few weeks. MIG welding is a type I would love to learn but as I said those welding machines are a fair bit more expensive and this stick welder was too good a deal to pass up at the knock down price I got it for. I enjoyed this video Tim mate. It was packed full of great information and learning so thanks for taking the time to make this. It's very much appreciated. The square tube steel I'm welding is 2.5mm thick and 40x40mm. What would be the best settings for that if u have the time to let me know my bro? Somebody told me to use 1-6 6013 rods at 40-45A settings?? Are those Amp settings too low? I liked that tip about the rods sticking. What does this Anti-Stick built in thing on these inverter machines mean? Does it actually stop the electrodes from sticking? That was always the issue I had when I did this yrs ago.. LOL Thanks again for the great info Tim mate.. Will be watching and learning intently from now on. BTW I'm going to be attempting to build a 4'x2' CNC machine in the near future.. lEARNING TO WELD CORRECTLY IS GOING TO BE A HUGE ADVANTAGE FROM NOW ON.. I look forward to the next instalment on ur channel my friend.. Take care bro,,

@seasiderover10

Ай бұрын

How did you go with the table after?

Thank you for this good informative video!

You are a master teacher indeed

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

I'm a intermediate welder at school and I use Stick welding gloves which are thicker and more heat resistant and a fixed shade 11-12 sugar scoop orange lens running 6010s and 6011s

Tim you are so good! 😊

Awesome beginner tutorial! I wish there were videos like this when I started out!👍👍

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

Great timing i received my deko welder this week and i am getting ready to practice.

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

Thanks bro much appreciated 😊

Fantastic video. I’m just getting in to stick welding so this is a great help Thankyou 👍👍👍

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! So glad it helped!

So helpful Thanks I am just at new company and need to do small tack welds here and there so we can move on until our welder gets to the project And definitely I find starting to be the most difficult part 😠 But it is so fun And I was told to do side to side ever so slightly but I noticed u did not So I will be buying a tin of rod to practice on my day off Thx again

Thanks for the metric notes. (Although I'm also learning about imperial units)

Thank you Tim for your posts, I want to wish you a Happy Easter and your family my God bless all

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Happy Easter to you!!!

Thanks, Tim! This is a fantastic video.

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video

I've found started used 7018 easier than unused 7018, one time I had an inch of the coating missing and started the rod no problem

thank you

6011s are great also if your out of torch gas, crank up the heat and they cut right through sheet metal nice and quick

Thanks for such instructive videos on the basics of welding techniques Tim. As a DIY hobby woodworker, I was intimidated by any metal working especially that needed even basic welding. However, I realized there are many useful items even for my advanced woodworking projects where I could occasionally use a jig/fixture where just a simple welded part will be simpler than all the screws or rivets. I have learned enough to try my hand at stick welding using rather inexpensive DC welders based on your recommendations

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks a ton for the comment!

Tims awesome! thanks for the videos. Your friendly doorman.

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Phenomenal video !!!

@TimWelds

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BlackAdam2784

Ай бұрын

@@TimWelds didn't think you'd reply lol. But since you did, just wanted to say that you're an excellent teacher. The way that you speak, as well as describe things is very well done. Am a Union Electrician, myself. Trying to learn how to stick weld to further expand my skill set. Take care, Tim, and thank you for putting out great content.

Hi Tim! First and foremost, I do enjoy your videos, highly informative. I am looking for a welder for home use; I just want a basic welder for some home projects. Plan to be welding some light angle iron, steel handrail, gate hasp, etc. Plan to spend < $150.00 needs to be 115 VAC, just use stick, output preferably AC or DC. What kind of welders can your recommend? Any information would be helpful.

Hi Tim very helpful, I will give it a try asap, I have had my dad's welding set, since he passed away, and always wanted to give it a try, now after watching your video I am decided to do so, eill the welding sticks still be good to use, we have had them for quite a long time now? Thanks And regards Joseph

So why can you touch the electrode with your hand, have your elbow on the table, and have the clamp on the table without zapping yourself?

Thank you for mentioning the fumes, I was wondering why I was light headed in my garage

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

I think it's often overlooked. The fumes are different than vapors from chemicals, but can still have some short term effects. You can search for "metal fume fever" to see some typical symptoms. My bigger concern is long term effects over many years.

Hey there! Thanks no end

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I have just bought a ROHR MMA-200FI welder to see if I like welding. I am 80. I am confused by this comment in manual. "Ground the unit by using the connecting screw at the back of the machine and connect to a grounded metal point free from the weld surface". I do not understand where this point would be. Any help would be gratefully received.

I'm definitely not a welder, can never lay a clean bead and the welding machine at work is so old I can barely see the settings that are regulated by its tiny rotating handle. Interesting learning about the different rods, gives me some ideas to try out next. I have been using the same type that was with the machine when I pulled it out of storage (can't remember which it is from the top of my head) and the results are so-so at best. Grinder and paint something something... 😅

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

I've used a fair amount of grinders and paint myself...LOL. It's worth looking at some different rods, they change the behavior of the process significantly.

Thanks, when do I need to heated E7018 ?

Can you use a brazing rod through a arc welder,

Hey Tim, New to the channel, could you explain why you have 2 extinguishers on your wall?

Hello Tim, could you do a similar video but for MIG welding?

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Here's the MIG version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZdtyKSPoZy0nKg.html

Have you used a Miller Ramrod arc welder?

What welding machine is beast to start of?

Can you please tackle more about the travel speed and what to look for a weld puddle that's the main problem I have right now cause so many KZread bloggers says watch your puddle but they don't teach how or what to watch on a weld puddle

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! For me, it kind of clicked one day and I could see it. I'll look at making a video with a bunch of examples to help show what to look for. Thanks!

I’ve been enjoying your videos. Been thinking of getting a welder for some time now. That will probably happen soon. My issue is where to find inexpensive metal to practice on. Can you or any of the other viewers share any advice on where to find metal to practice on?

@burningpentagram666

9 ай бұрын

Scrapyards. They usually have a ton of offcuts and other plate / angle lying about , and it doesn`t cost the world.

Forbidden incense? 🤔

Great video! It seems like it’s much more difficult to strike an arc with a new rod on fresh (cold) metal - as the electrode and material get hotter it seems easier to strike an arc. Is that in my head, or is there something that makes arcs form more readily on hot material/electrodes?

@WeldingForJesus

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the rod. Restarting a 7018 can be annoying as it has a tendency of forming a glasslike coating on the tip when you do a pause.

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! As @weldingforjesus6659 pointed out, you can get glassy slag over the end of 7018, which is a real pain. I usually whip out of my weld pretty quickly which flicks it off most of the time. Other than that issue, they are a bit easier when things are warm.

A video that touches on properly storing rods would be good. And perhaps baking them dry.

@g.tucker8682

Жыл бұрын

Very good idea!

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! Thanks!

Good evening

Am learning a lots from your videos,how can I join your class

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! The courses are all online at courses.timwelds.com. There's a contact page on the site, feel free to reach out if you have any trouble.

@nanaklif4973

Жыл бұрын

Thank you tim

So first time welding. Going to stick weld on my trailer. But the piece I’m going to weld onto the trailer frame is much thicker. What settings should I use and how will I know it’s to much or not enough. Using a 7018 stick. I’m guessing the large thickness is 3/16 to 1/4” Tim would your classes be beneficial for me.

@TimWelds

Ай бұрын

The amperage depends more on the type and size of electrode than on the thickness of material, though that plays into it as well. Stick welding is a very reliable process, so if the toes (edges) of your weld blend in well, the profile is relatively flat, and you don't have undercut (little recessed areas at the edge of the weld), your amperage is most likely good enough. There's a fairly wide range that will work in most situations, and the needed travel speed will vary with the amperage throughout the acceptable range. As a starting point, I would recommend about 120 amps for a 1/8" 7018 on that thickness or 95 amps for a 3/32" 7018. If it's something critical on the trailer, I would definitely practice on a mock up joint until you get that right before moving onto the actual part. You can also use the test joints for break tests to gain some feedback on the quality of your weld. With regard to the courses, if you are willing to invest some time in focussed practice exercises to build your skill, my courses will help you learn much faster than you probably would on your own. While the courses contain all the information you need to get started, you can find the information online for free and breezing through the course lessons at double speed is not likely to help you build skill. The real benefit comes from working through the progression of practice exercises which each teach one principle and reinforce that with one simple practice exercise. This progression came after many years of helping beginners and realizing that nearly everyone has the same challenges. If you try them out and find they aren't helpful, just shoot me an email and I'll send a refund, no hard feelings. Good luck with your project! Because of the volume of comments I get channel wide, I don't usually see responses to comments, but if you have any other questions, you can email me at the address on my about page and I'll try to get back to you.

@robertmajoros3788

Ай бұрын

@@TimWelds thanks much for your response. I’ll be signing up soon. Much to learn.

Can you give some input on 7010 with shield arc 85. I’ve been around shops my whole Life and never used it, yet I see a man on TikTok welding big smokers and making beautiful welds.

@miszced

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, had a responce for your 7010 enquiry earlier. Came back & it was deleted. Guess I broke a YT cardinal RULE. I linked an electrode manufacturers product data sheet that referenced more info. Anyways, treat the 7010 like your 6010 while welding. 7010 is AWS A5.5 while 6010 A5.1. 7010 is slightly alloyed for tensile. (ie nickel) If you are further interested the manufacturer I linked was the Hobart's Pipemaster70. Good luck & cheers from sunny Florida.

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

I've never had a need to use 7010. Philthy McNasty pointed out it's very similar to 6010 in terms of technique, and that's my understanding as well. I don't think I've seen the particular videos you're talking about, but I imagine it's a stack of dimes type look similar to a lot of pipe fence. I've been able to get that effect pretty well with 6010 running on the lower end of the amperage range with a whip and pause.

@MrLoyd-yp1tr

Жыл бұрын

@@miszced lol. I screen shot it before it was removed. Thanks for the info !

@MrLoyd-yp1tr

Жыл бұрын

@@TimWelds yes it was a pretty weld. The guy I saw was Hispanic down in south Texas , and it appeared that he was a pipe welder , I don’t have any 6010 or 7010 but I will. !

@miszced

Жыл бұрын

@@MrLoyd-yp1tr In closing, your mentioning Lincoln's Shield Arc 85 is actually a 7010-A1 meaning it's alloyed with nominal 0.5% Moly & probably in service on limited high temperature pressure pipe. As a bit of tip, take care of your cellulose electrodes by proper handling/storage. Only take what you need from the manufacturer's hermetically sealed container & reseal. Coatings are designed with 4-7% H2O. P. S. Tks Tim

The course free?

Funny. My instructor started us with 6010, probably because it was easier to strike an arc and metal prep was less critical.

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Everyone has their reasons for teaching in certain ways and there are many roads that will lead to the same destination as long as a few basic principles are applied.

Am welder from Ghana I need job from you

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So this is my opinion. Tapping the stick and getting it to light is not easy for beginners i found as a beginner striking is similar to a match. What someone else said is to just be gentle, just be light and you will be fine!

Why do these knock off welding vids edit the video this way? It's not possible to start and end stick welds so fast, the flux covers the weld area and will prevent a new bead from starting. Also, can't even fill a millimeter gap? Gotta hammer it closer?

@TimWelds

8 ай бұрын

I think some of them do weld that way, but it’s just asking for problems and isn’t necessary. Some are edited to make it visually satisfying and get views.

Imma keep it real with you chief, its 105° out here. Im NOT wearing FRs. If I get burned, so be it. 😂

Nobody stick welds anymore

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

It depends a lot of the application and industry. Wire feed process have overrun a lot of it for shop fabrication, but there's still a lot of maintenance, repair, farm, pipe and general fab run with SMAW.

@hoppercar

Жыл бұрын

I do steam boiler , and pressure vessel welding......stick welding is not even an approved process on steam boilers anymore.....there is always so much porosity and slag inclusion that has to be ground out between each pass...that it has become a non approved process. I stick weld at home for repairs.....but on my work, it's all Tig welding now.....very clean ..pin hole free job....steam likes those pin holes....lol,lol

@TimWelds

Жыл бұрын

Very cool! That's some of the most critical, difficult and important work in the the industry!