An informative dive into the basics of stick welding electrodes, including demonstrations of the only 3 rods most people will ever need.
Selecting a stick welding rod can be a challenge, especially when you are just learning the basics of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). There are really 3 main types of electrodes and one main rod in each of these groups. Watch the video where I break it all down in simple terms.
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