Let's look at what to look at when you're stick welding.

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***Additional Description***
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as stick welding or rod welding is a great process because of its simplicity. Once you have learned to run a basic weld bead, knowing how to watch the puddle and respond to the clues it's giving you will help you to lay down a nice consistent bead.

Intro: 0:00
Puddle vs electrode type: 0:38
Where to put your head: 1:22
How the puddle should look: 2:42
Improper angle: 2:59
Travel speed matters: 3:59
Arc length overkill: 4:37