7018 Restarts in Different Welding Positions

People always ask to see how to do restarts with 7018 in different welding positions. We generally show this technique anytime we show a 7018 video, but here is a detailed look and some tips on how to strike a restart with 7018 in any welding position.

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[maxcactus]

Absolutely love these "basic skills" videos! Thanks for not assuming such knowledge is known by all. There are plenty of us "newbs" out here who really appreciate your excellent, clear instructions.

[nickabercrombie]

Dude the slow mo zoom in shots are incredibly helpful. Top notch welding youtube right here

[oldlincolnpipewelder]

The “rod flick” trick was worth the price of admission.. Thanks 😎

[bobmoore]

I appreciate that you realize much of this stuff is brand new to many of us.

[masterglaizer]

I started welding almost 30 years ago. Nor as a profession but as a hobby. I have however welded for a short period as a profession. I learned as a ironworker apprentice. They are supposed to be some of the best short of pipe fitters. That said, I learn somthing from every vid that I watch. Keep showing the rookies how to do it because you are showing some old dogs some new tricks as well. Love the vids guys

[aubreyroche]

Jee whiz.... it never occurred to me to just flick away that little piece of "Good Luck trying to strike an Arc now" gob !

[SamBrown]

The flick, I’ve done it unintentionally and never picked up on it. Thank you sir!

[ScoutMasterDruncle]

Just started stick welding in college this week. Had a hell of a day restarting my electrodes today. That little flick is something I def gotta try. Appreciate all the info in all these videos.

[irishlad]

Iv been welding for 35 yrs and I'm still learning great video guys all those tips like flicking the rod while it's still liquid to lose the excess for a good restart great tips and tricks I just bought my first welding table today so cant wait to try out those tips 😎

[Everlast]

Thank you .im 45 and new in arc welding..trying a new career..it helps me a lot on learning

[RichardSmith-mshh]

I've been welding for years and comment this is so well thought-out, speaks of huge experience and guides on a basic which is one of the most important things in all reality

[kirktruman]

I haven't even started welding and you guys have so much useful information love this channel.

[CajunGreenMan]

Getting ready for my first certification and using 7018, so a very timely set of tips for me. Thanks so much!

[garrettenns]

Just happened to start overhead with 7018 today at school. Muchos gracias ;-)

[vladorlovsky]

7018 rods have always been the hardest to restart for me. Great video. Thank you for the tips.

[CajunGreenMan]

Still in training, ALL of this is awesome for me, because I'm just about ready to take my first certification, and I'll be doing it with 7018! Keep up the great work!

[ryanmapes]

7018 really helped me learn about running welds started with 6010 just blew right through everything I touched

[kirstenspencer]

Congratulations to Jason T. I love my rod oven, even slightly damp 7018 runs noticeable different. I worked at a shop next to the San Francisco Bay and the rod in the oven was awful. Turns out the ovens power was on a timer so at night the power was shut off to save " energy ". The oven cooled and contracted then sucked moist fog laden air in ! Replaced the rod / removed the timer and 7018 issues gone. Water expands 1860 times when vaporized by the welding arc as well as the introduction of hydrogen into the weld puddle. Note: 6010 NEEDS THE FACTORY MOISTURE AND SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED IN A ROD OVEN. Stay safe all....

[brianbender]

Very well done. I’ve been welding for quite a while but always can learn new ways. One thing I have found is that, by working by myself so much, sometimes bad habits can creep into my process for I don’t know why. I find myself doing weird things all of a sudden-probably from lack of practice in a certain position or rod type. Something like your video is a good way to refresh basic skills. Thanks a lot for improving my style.