Lesson 2: Keeping the Arc Alive - Learn How to Weld Series

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Lesson 2 is how to keep the arc alive once you are able to get it started. It is harder than it looks. After several practices, I realize I was able to keep the arc going when it was able to go out by re-touching the molten pool of glowing steel. Which means I was probably going too fast.

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In the next video we will learn how to make straight and good beads for practice, watch the next lesson here:
(coming soon)

We are using a cheap but good stick welder from Amazon:
AMICO 160 Amp Dual Voltage Input DC Welder IGBT Inverter Welding Soldering Machine


We are using Hobard 7018 welding rod. You can buy it here:


Please watch next lesson video: Keeping the Arc Alive:


Here is the full list of video from this Learn How to Weld Series:

1. Striking an arc and starting to practice []
2. Maintaining the arc (keeping the arc alive) [this video]
3. Making good looking bead (fat worms)
4. Tying in welds (continuing previous bead)
5. Motions
6. Projects:

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