Stick Welding Tips - 3 welders

If you are thinking about buying your first welder, maybe a stick welder would be a good choice. It all really depends on what you want to do. This video provides some insight into 3 different stick welders.

[michaelboyle]

Ironworker welder here. Been doing it for some time now, but I'm always looking into how to be better. Professionals never stop learning and perfecting. I appreciate your guidance brother.

[carof]

This man is an absolute blessing to the welding community

[vanmann]

I’ve gotten qualified to many weld procedures in my lifetime and traveled everywhere with my welding ability yet still enjoy watching another professional explain the business. I’ll never be without my welding equipment and I’m certain that you sir feel the same way. Keep up with your always informative videos and passing the torch to the next generation of weldors. No pun intended.😂

[stevehodgkins]

After I retired from the Army, I took 2 semesters on welding. Best thing I ever did. We watched your videos in class many times and I spent a lot of time watching your videos over the last 3 years. They have really helped me develop. I am still very much a noob, but I can actually weld projects now. I own a TIG/Stick welder, plasma cutter, and have an oxy/fuel torch setup in my shop. I purchased your 'TIG finger' set and am glad I did. Whenever I need some instruction, tips, or tricks, I refer to your videos. Thank you again for what you do for the welding community. I finally subscribed.

[wilsonwhitmarsh]

I love your videos, I'm 15 and I am about to do a fabrication and welding apprenticeship an your videos are helping me so much, thanks heaps I'm your number 1 fan haha👌🏾

[TankManHeavy]

These videos are a godsend to someone that's 6 months into their welding journey. Thank you.

[mechpatt]

Your experience is invaluable, and generally emerges through your ramblings, no apologies needed. You make a real difference in people's lives sharing the way you do, whether it's prepping for a test, or just help someone weld something properly. Merry Christmas from Australia!

[quietmale]

i have a Lincoln AC 225 that my dad bought back in the 80's then traded off for a boat and the friend he traded with gave it back to me for nothing a week before he passed still works great just put a new stinger on it and cleaned the dust and rat nests out of it plus i still have the boat dad got for it i know my dad and his friend are up there looking down and smiling that i get to enjoy both of them of course the welding part is thanks to you and a few others putting up video's so i could teach my self 

[SuperDave]

Thanks for the awesome videos Jody.... I welded a bunch in the 70's and early 80's then changed professions and went back to it in the oilfield in the spring of 2008... wow, all the 20 year old contract welders really gave me a hard time and I ended up getting stuck on a burn table operating a automatic gas pattern torch making piece parts for the truck welders in the shop. Got laid off in 2009 when the "boom" slowed down and haven't worked since due to health issues... The welding profession really changed a lot in the off years of my experience. The new age welders seem threatened by my presence and it shocked me to be honest... Strange times!

[razorworks]

Hey Jody,
You have nothing to be ashamed of regarding your videos and the content you show!
I have been lurking for quite some time, and don't recall ever making a comment, but as a welder fabricator for the better part of 40 years, I would attend your class if you were to do so!
I have been certified in every facid of welding there is. Light gage, structural, rebar, pipe, ferrous, and non ferrous, wet welding, (underwater for those that don't know) even underwater tig!
Had my own business as a welding contractor, yes I was even licensed!!! Joined the Ironworkers local 433 in Los Angeles, then transferred to 377 in San Francisco where I got injured, (twice) and have been on full disability for some years now! It's been suggested several times that I should become an instructor, but don't know if I could take on such an endeavor at this stage of my life!
That being said, I appreciate you being out there, and even though I don't agree with everything you've posted, I have still learned a great deal from you! Pat yourself on the back, as your doing the trade a great and valuable service!
Enjoy your holiday's and wishing you a prosperous new year!
Respectfully,
Ray,
aka: Razor!

[chadmoyer]

I appreciate the way you start your arc. I do this because u showed me. I work for trucking terminals doing maintenance so I had to learn to weld with a stick. I weld mainly dock plates and dock bumpers on a regular. I like my job because it's something the Lord has blessed me with. I appreciate these videos and there are not many that can articulate like yourself. Good job.

[teresawebster]

Love your videos, been fabricating for 35 years. Mostly stick and tig. Pipe, structural and ornamental. Obviously you are a great welder. Your teaching demeanor is great. Will look forward to seeing future videos. Thank you for your efforts

[HiTechDiver]

Every time you talk you are saying something informative; that's not rambling! Thanks for the tips; really appreciate you and the time you spend educating the rest of us.

[michellep]

8 years on, thanks for the tips, I'm using stick so much more now and really appreciate your videos for the detailed differences between the different rods. Thanks a lot for your help over the years and enjoy those glasses of wine with your family, Merry Christmas. Michelle : )

[edwardhusk]

Jody, Thanks for all your welding videos. They were very helpful when I was going through my welding program. I was able to become a welding instructor for just a little while and passed some of your feedback to my students. Thanks for all you do with giving back to the skill to others.

[truckerray]

I'm new to welding & been out in my shop practicing with a 220Amp Lincoln Buzz Box stick welder. My brother is a 30 yr veteran welder so he's teaching me. You're video is just fine by me. Thankya for sharing!!!

[grumpywhiteman]

I jut want to say thank you for taking the time to make these excellent videos. I think they are really helpful for guys like me who want to learn but don't have the opportunity or money to take a class. Your videos are a good mix of instructional and entertaining - and the rambling and rabbit holes are actually appreciated. Thanks again.

[trenttruelove]

I'm currently in my 3rd day of trade school and our first week is stick. And the stick getting stuck, maintaining a straight line, and maintaining arc distance are the things that I struggle with the most. Thank you sir. I've been studying your videos everyday after school

[johnowings]

Been welding for 30 years, you do a fabulous job!! Would make a great instructor!

[ThePthunderbolt]

I have been using my Lincoln 225 for almost a half century. It was my Dad’s and mom bought it for him used back around 1973. I used it this evening for a project my brother in law was working on. No question on its durability.