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Learn basic arc or stick welding tips & techniques, including welding safety, striking an arc, welding on closed vessels, running a bead of weld, and machine maintenance.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn arc welding helmet safety from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn about arc welding safety gear and clothes from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn arc welding fire safety tips from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn arc welding safety in closed vessel welds from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn safety tips for dealing with welding fumes from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Tips on not welding near water from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn about different types of welding, including stick, tig, and mig from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn the basics of shielded arc welding from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn how to strike an arc from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn how to run a bead of weld from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn how to determine the direction of travel for a weld from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn proper starts and stops for arc welding from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn how to properly overlap stringer beads when arc welding from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn how to care for and maintain arc welding electrodes from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Learn the different types of stick welding machines from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video.
Metallurgy has existed for thousands of years, and welding, the joining of two metals, can be traced back to the Bronze Age - four thousand years before the birth of Christ. In the last 200 years, mankind has made considerable advances in welding, mastering different forms such as arc, laser, mig, and tig. This technology has been a useful tool in the hands of craftsmen, ushering in the Industrial Revolution, helping mass produce cars, build submarines, and design elaborate motorcycles.
One thing that has not changed much over time, however, is the inherent danger of bodily injury when combining metals, whether using high heat, pressurized flammable gas, or electricity. Many improvements have been made to welding equipment in recent years; nevertheless, safety gear and techniques must be employed to protect the welder, and those nearby, from the hazards of welding.
In this free instructional video series, learn both safety tips and beginning welding techniques for shielded metal arc welding. Perfect for novice welders, these lessons cover basics like running a bead of weld, closed vessel safety, electrode care and maintenance, helmet safety, and how to strike an arc every time. Learn how to weld the right way!
Malcolm MacDonald Malcolm MacDonald graduated from Connestoga College in 1968 from the Fitter Welding Program. Since then, he has traveled extensively throughout Canada working in almost every aspect of the welding trade industry – such as pipe fitting, iron working, nuclear power, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals - to name only a few. He is an active member of the United Association of Plumbers, Steam Fitters, and Welders, and he currently teaches the Welding Apprenticeship Program.dkdk
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