Lesson 1: Striking an ARC - Learn How to Weld Series

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This is Lesson 1 of my Learn How to Weld Series. (Using Stick Welding)

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In this video we will learn how to strike an arc and start welding. The important points to know are the following:

1. There are 2 ways to start an ARC: Tapping -or- Scratching
2. Once the ARC has started, you would want to pause for about 1 second to build up the pool of molten steel.
3. Then you can slowly move your rod away slowly while KEEPING really close to the existing pool.

In the next video we will learn how to keep the ARC alive, watch here:

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

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