arc welding

[Dman033189]

I just started welding and I was wondering what the proper length of the arc would be for stick welding?

[boilerman]

.125 ............................

[Sberry]

Depends on the electrode. They operate differently.

[bomberz1qr20]

Originally posted by boilerman
.125 ............................


You're in the ballpark, it's actually .128

[Dman033189]

ok thanks Iwill try that

[bdog]

I am sure there are many other variables but I was once told the arc length should be equal to the diameter of the electrode as a general rule of thumb so for 1/8 rods .125.

[Dman033189]

ok thanks i will try it and hopefully i will get better welds

[bomberz1qr20]

Originally posted by bdog
I am sure there are many other variables but I was once told the arc length should be equal to the diameter of the electrode as a general rule of thumb so for 1/8 rods .125.

I was kidding. .128? Cmon man!

:rolleyes: :D

I've been told "As close as you can without sticking the rod in the puddle."

[Franz]

You guys are gettin way too technicle, and yer gonna screw the micrometers up with splatter.
Scratch the damn stick like a match and PRACTICE.
If yer too young to remember scratchin a match we got a heap of trouble.

[Main]

Do stores still sell Strike Anywhere matches?
Can't find them around my neck of the woods.

[Markopolo]

Yah ! . . . . . "Blue-Tip" matches......(use 'em every day) !

If yer' good, you can light them on the seat of yer' pant's !