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The weld dot com YouTube channel has some great introductory (and more advanced) stick welding videos. Here are a couple you might heck out to start with:
The best way to learn is arc time. Padding beads on plate is a great way to get more consistent. When you build a 6x3” piece of 3/8 plate up to doorstop size, well, you‘ll have learned SOMETHING anyway.
Don’t be afraid to brace, prop, or otherwise support yourself. Actively look for ways you can improve your stability when welding. There’s no shame in that. Pros will do it every single time.
I am fortunate enough to have several welding processes available to me in my shop, but stick welding is my happy place. I really enjoy a session of just burning rod and working on some aspect of my skills.
The best way to learn is arc time. Padding beads on plate is a great way to get more consistent. When you build a 6x3” piece of 3/8 plate up to doorstop size, well, you‘ll have learned SOMETHING anyway.
Don’t be afraid to brace, prop, or otherwise support yourself. Actively look for ways you can improve your stability when welding. There’s no shame in that. Pros will do it every single time.
I am fortunate enough to have several welding processes available to me in my shop, but stick welding is my happy place. I really enjoy a session of just burning rod and working on some aspect of my skills.
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