Stick Welding Basics - How to Run Straight Consistent Beads

What angle should you keep while stick welding?

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 10-15 degrees

• 30 degrees

How much should you feed the stick rod into the puddle?

• Until it touches the base metal

• As much as possible

• Just a tiny bit

• Halfway into the puddle

What should you do if you can't see where you're going while welding?

• Move the stick rod away from the area

• Close your eyes and continue welding

• Increase the amperage

• Decrease the amperage

Why is it important to keep a consistent puddle size?

• To prevent spatter

• To create a stronger weld

• To improve the appearance of the weld

• To reduce the risk of porosity

What can cause a skinny and wide bead while stick welding?

• Inconsistent travel speed

• Using the wrong type of stick rod

• Not enough amperage

• Improper angle

Why should you not lock your knees while welding?

• To prevent fatigue

• To improve balance

• To avoid inconsistent beads

• To reduce the risk of injury

What is the purpose of a proper restart while stick welding?

• To fix a mistake in the weld

• To create a stronger bond

• To prevent porosity

• To continue the weld seamlessly

What should you do if your stick rod is loose in the stinger?

• Continue welding and ignore it

• Tighten it with pliers

• Replace the stick rod

• Double check and make sure it's snug

What should you do if your bead is overlapping too much?

• Increase the amperage

• Decrease the amperage

• Move the stick rod faster

• Move the stick rod slower

Why is it important to feel the base metal while stick welding?

• To prevent spatter

• To control the heat input

• To improve the appearance of the weld

• To reduce the risk of porosity