Stick Welding Techniques 7018 5/32'

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This video is about a vertical uphill fillet weld using 7018 5/32" diameter electrodes.
Amperage range for this rod is 130-210 and we welded the whole joint out using 140 amps.
The main things to pay attention to on any weld using 7018 are ...
amperage, polarity, arc length, angle of rod, manipulation or technique, and travel speed.

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[robothatpastryguy]

I'm a chef of 2 decades. I'm 39, & just got into shipfitting.

I can't express my gratitude enough. My vertical 7018's were garbage. They are getting better.

Thank you so much for these instructional videos.

[jdbrewer]

Great video!! All anybody noticed in the comments was Andrew's hood.... nobody noticed how perfect his weld looks while not using a prop for his welding arm! Free arming 5/32 uphill and knocking it outta the park!! You're my hero, Andrew!

[hispanofr]

You have the pulse of a surgeon man, job well done

[rminitials]

Thank you for this. It really helps me in between my classes.

[Lambear]

If you're doing a plate test, taking the time to let the plate cool between passes can really be beneficial in preventing undercut and sag. Great video as always, just wanted to add my 2 cents.

[leebarnhart]

I don't think I enjoy any other form of welding more than 7018 uphill. This video was spot on in every aspect. You're the best Jody!

[christopherortega]

This is honestly one of the hardest rods for me to run vertical great video

[ThatVMiataBruh]

Theres something about stick welding that's so much more satisfying than TIG or MIG

[basketcas]

Man I've been watching your videos since I was a first year apprentice when I started ironwork in 2017.as good as the training was in the apprenticeship I'm positive you are the reason I've become as competent as I have at welding. I don't want to say I'm the best welder, not by a Longshot but using your techniques have helped me become a solid welder whenever I weld.

[MRSTEEL-fdeg]

Thank you Jodi I requested a 5/32 7018 uphill about 5 or 6 months ago. I still think your welding videos are the best!

[danharris]

Thankyou for using the red line to show the technique you are it’s very helpful

[glossblack]

Not too many years ago I learned more from this mans FREE online videos than I did from my welding instructor in college. Which later landed me a job that pays for my house and a new car to this very day. Support this guy.

[robertblackshear]

Lol. You run 5/32 7018 the same way I did on ships. That technique is the best to let the puddle cool down enough to not drip down lol. Great video man. You are a great teacher.

[samyfajard]

hi jody hello adrian greetings from colombia, all welding classes have helped me a lot, help us clarify doubts or any concerns you have, thank you very much for your lessons.

[simclardy]

Judy thanks for bringing Andrew on board! My stick welding is improving after almost giving up on it. Tig was my go to.

[ymsnmez]

Джони. Отличное видео. Смотрю ваше видео уже давно. Собственно по ним и научился варить агроном. Как вы говорили даже простая горелка с контактным поджигом. В руках профессионала может выполнять 90 %. Всех работ.
Вашы видео очень познавательный для тех кто идёт по нелёгкому пути сварщика.

[JMRSplatt]

Always learning something about the process. I never knew this type of angle and uphill was even possible. When starting out you learn that the angle behind in a pull helps push the slag however it's clearly not necessary with rod type and technique.

[ericl]

These videos are so helpful. To help my (mainly) hobby welding, I took a beginner's class at the local tech college 25 years ago and was taught a "whip" manipulation for this kind of weld, with 1/8" 7018 (I also have a textbook which recommends a similar method). I had a tough time getting that right and never did perfect the method, partly because I can usually set the position of the work to avoid difficult positions, which has the negative side-effect of eliminating practice time! It is SO good to see not only a completely different method for doing vertical-up fillet welds, but also a functional explanation of why that particular weave works well. This looks easier to "get right" than the method I've always used in the past, and I'm making a note to try this myself.

[DXT]

Is this welding in real time? It seems as though i am traveling faster when i do it. This makes it look so easy.

[benedictojrvirtucio]

This video is so awesome its so good on welding thats why welding is so nice to be a job more challenges on different position stick welding is one of the hardest on types of welding