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How to arc weld: Arc welding, machines and basic setup


This video shows two arc/stick welding machines and explains how to connect the leads and hook it up ready for welding. See here for more www.learn-how-to-weld.com For high resolution video, go to : www.learn-how-to-weld.com And click on the “Arc Welding Machines” link on the left…

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9 Responses to “How to arc weld: Arc welding, machines and basic setup”

  • learnhowtoweld:
    May 27, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    Well if that is all you have, there must only be the 3 power settings.
    Sounds more like a power setting for a mig welder.

  • learnhowtoweld:
    May 27, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    Ask at a welding supply shop for welding cable that can handle the power output of your machine. If you have a 200 amp welder, as for cable that is good for 200 amps etc.
    As for the mains cable you need to find out if the machine is single phase or three phase. Then buy cable to suit. YOu must have bought second hand, yes?

    Don’t blow your head off messing with elecricity if you don’t know what you are doing!

  • must041968:
    May 27, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    hi thanks for the video
    i have a question , i have just bought one of these box but there is no cable on it
    which size of cable to chose for the electrod and ground and also the power source cable

  • learnhowtoweld:
    May 27, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    Lol..truth is that they were all probably either
    a) made in the same factory or
    b) copied then made in another factory.

    I think the majority are all the same (of the cheaper ones anyway) maybe just small changes like different coloured paint, labels and easily changable parts.

    Yes duty cycle is important in any machine. But one of these baby’s is perfect for all the home welding jobs that the weekend welder has to do every now and then.

  • farmboy30117:
    May 27, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    That buzz box is like mine except mine shows amps on the top instead of metal/stick thickness. What he doesn’t talk about is duty cycles. Mine has a low duty cycle (10%) which means it will only weld for a few minutes at a time before it needs to cool off. It will automatically shut down when it gets too hot. This can be a pain when trying to weld something large. I wished I could afford one with a higher duty cycle… oh well.

  • stearmer:
    May 27, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    thanks this is the best informative about welding.nicely done mate

  • ecodirtrider:
    May 27, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    Good job mate !

  • camonico:
    May 27, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    Good 2 hear an aussie voice on youtube for once!

  • JUSUISTUAS:
    May 27, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    Good video Thanks

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