Welding Basics
Stick Welding 101 ~ Getting Started with SMAW
Unlike other processes like TIG and MIG, SMAW doesn’t require gas, which is one reason it is popular among farmers and hobbyists. [More…]
Stick Welding
How To & DIY
How To Convert an AC Welder to DC for Stronger Welds
An easy way to convert an AC welder to a DC welder ~ wire in an inexpensive rectifier and achieve stronger weld using 7018 rods. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Turn a Stick Welder Into a TIG Welder
Bob Moffatt demonstrates how to turn any stick welder into a TIG welder with just a few simple changes you can make yourself. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose the Right Stick Electrode
It is important to know the characteristics of different stick welding electrodes ~ Stick Welding 201: Learning Electrode Characteristics. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Weld Rusty Material
Today we’re showing you how to use a cellulose stick rod to weld through the thickest rust we could find. [More…]