Is Stick Welding Easy or Hard to Learn? And How Long It Takes
Stick welding or SMAW is often the first welding process someone learns but is it easy or hard to learn how to weld with it? Because stick welding is a manual process, it is not…
Why Won’t My Welder Run 6010 Rods?
If you try to use cellulosic stick electrodes such as E6010s with a common stick welder, you will probably be disappointed. The electrode doesn’t want to maintain a stable arc or doesn’t start at all….
Stick Welding (SMAW) Electrodes: Specifications and Categories
The stick welding electrodes design offers the simplicity, portability, and versatility of the stick welding (SMAW) process. However, there are many different welding electrodes. After reading this article, you will learn about the characteristics of…
Why Do Stick Welding Rods Keep Sticking? And What to Do About It
Everyone that starts stick welding (SMAW) has a hard time because the welding electrodes (or rods) frequently stick to the workpiece. Rod sticking happens when trying to strike the arc and to a lesser degree…
What Is Stick Welding (SMAW)? Beginners Guide
Stick welding (or SMAW) is the first welding process many welders start with. It’s where I started a long time ago, and I still use it for many of my welding projects. This article will…
How to Store Stick Electrodes: With Tips for Home Welders
When storing stick welding electrodes, good practices can make a big difference in how long they stay in reliable condition and in the quality of the welds they make. In this article, I write about…
