Stick Welding 101 (SMAW) - Tulsa Welding School

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • In this video, Natalio Cortez, Director of training at Tulsa Welding School, shows you how to stick weld.
    Tulsa Welding School, was founded in 1949 by two welders who recognized a strong demand for skilled tradesman in their industry. Over 60 years later, Tulsa Welding School (TWS) has evolved into an educational institution that prepares students for various skilled trade careers with a multitude of specialties and applications. Graduates from Tulsa Welding School are trained to have the knowledge, skills and essential attitude to immediately enter their chosen profession.
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Комментарии • 285

  • @CharlesM-dp4xe
    @CharlesM-dp4xe 3 года назад +127

    I live and work on a large tobacco farm; we have 8 tractors, never a day passes when something doesn't need repairing. I'm 70-ish I have only ever welded with stick, no wire. The smallest stuff is 2"x3/8 angle or 1/2" stock or thicker and almost always in the field and rarely in a shop setting. Almost never is the weather agreeable or any position comfortable. No one taught me anything I learned completely on my own over 50 years ago working on large oil tankers (ships) and offshore oil platforms. I learned everything the hard way, in some cases I was fortunate to remained employed. I appreciate these videos immensely as I can see many things I need to relearn. Thank you for this valuable opportunity ! Even at my present age I am always eager to learn.

    • @paulcanon5533
      @paulcanon5533 3 года назад +10

      Good for you Charles. You’re never too old to learn something new. I’m 68 and just enrolled in a welding class at the local community college. Lots of fun!

    • @jeremykristopher4081
      @jeremykristopher4081 2 года назад +4

      I'm trying to learn by watching as many videos as I can fit in. Some times I miss parts. I can't seem to figure out if it was said or not.
      Q: do you knock off the slag and brush the work before laying down an additional bead?
      Thanks for the video, well done.

    • @CharlesM-dp4xe
      @CharlesM-dp4xe 2 года назад +2

      @@jeremykristopher4081 I always clean everything I do, especially fills that require multiple passes (Layers) . Most stuff I fab or repair will have to be primed and painted as well. You want to reduce as much exposure to oxygen as possible . Also, videos may help but practical experience will teach you more ... patience helps, don't forget safety . Good luck !

    • @kaiimusic8769
      @kaiimusic8769 2 года назад +1

      I got so much respect for this comment lol

    • @leonardpearlman4017
      @leonardpearlman4017 2 года назад

      @@jeremykristopher4081 Yes! You want the new bead to see the metal of the last bead, not the slag! Nothing to be gained by leaving that stuff on there, some of it might get caught in the weld, and you have slag inclusions....

  • @08Roadgl
    @08Roadgl 3 года назад +60

    As a 60 something noob to welding, this is my reference video. Thanks Natalio and Tulsa Welding School for helping those of us too old to spend time in school, but who still want to learn how.

  • @alroman164
    @alroman164 Год назад +27

    Natalio, I’ve logged about 5 hours watching beginner SMAW videos on RUclips. The hour I invested in your tutorial and can emphatically say that you addressed questions I had about angle, speed, rod gap and dry run prep. Moreover, your detailed tips and demonstration touched on areas not covered by other YT sites. Outstanding tutorial, no small wonder that you are Director of training at Tulsa. I’m 62 and just purchased a multi process welder as I have some projects in my future. I’ll search your channel for more instructional videos. Gracias hermano. Que vive la raza!

    • @michaelmorris1802
      @michaelmorris1802 9 месяцев назад +1

      Interesting I'm 62 and just starting to learn to weld myself... have some things I want to do, and never had time... now I do. Excellent instruction, gives me confidence to go try.

    • @cesarreyesnicolas2495
      @cesarreyesnicolas2495 5 месяцев назад +1

      Animo raza azteca...

  • @steveandrushko75
    @steveandrushko75 2 года назад +10

    I have been welding for over 46 years I was a welder in the Navy for 20 years this.... is an outstanding video

  • @leonlowenstadter9223
    @leonlowenstadter9223 10 месяцев назад +3

    Living in Germany I probably won't have the opportunity to take one of your classes in Tulsa. So, a big thank you from over the ocean!

  • @rebeccaarcher5139
    @rebeccaarcher5139 Год назад +8

    So my local instructor skipped almost all of these important points! I am SO thankful for this incredible step by step what to do what not to do instruction!!!! I’m sure that my second class will be much better than my first class!!

  • @cbaadintex
    @cbaadintex 4 месяца назад +1

    Yeah. This guy is great. He was there at Houston's campus. He's a good instructor, true that, but hes a really cool cat. Positive attitude, always friendly and he keeps tabs on the students there. Hard to find an instructor at tws that is willing and glad to help. Keep it up Mr Natalio.

  • @ramirocortez5432
    @ramirocortez5432 3 года назад +6

    That's my big brother! Took welding in high school because of him and now I make a pretty good living from welding. Good video brother! 💯👍😎

    • @xKitKatx-
      @xKitKatx- 3 года назад +1

      Your brother is a joke and the way he runs the welding course is a joke. They just take students money and pass students through different phases even if they suck at welding. Tulsa has a horrible reputation out in the field and companies don’t hire people that went here. I’ve took a look around and noticed 90% people takn the last phase aka bend test. NONE CAN WELD DECENTLY. THEY LEGIT PASSING STUDENTS WITH BROKEN BEND TESTS. I’m Legit Shook that this place isn’t shut down.

  • @prescillavargas563
    @prescillavargas563 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! God gave you the ability to teach! I have ADHD and dyslexia and even with that YOU KEPT MY INTEREST AND ATTENTION. You are so thorough and very easy to understand. Thank you God bless you for your patience. I'm new to welding about 3 years as a side hustle and you taught me so much that I can now feel comfortable and confident in my welding. Thank you so so much your a God sent.

  • @yurimodin7333
    @yurimodin7333 2 года назад +1

    I just fiddle with my own projects with my old buzzbox out in the barn and the whole "the 5deg work angle will make you move along the weld as the rod is consumed" is a game changer. NOW it finally clicks for me.

  • @Vinlaell
    @Vinlaell 2 года назад +4

    Just got my welder and after soo many videos of hobby welder videos i never learned so much so quickly and easily as this thank you!

  • @realthoughts6952
    @realthoughts6952 2 года назад +16

    Always Be Comfortable! I loved how Mr. Cortez drilled that into my head in one video. I knew nothing before the video now tips on dry run, start where you finish, don’t drag, 1F,2F &3F, disengage when stuck and building your puddle. This guy is an awesome instructor!!! Thanks

  • @henrisquire8983
    @henrisquire8983 2 года назад +16

    This was the most detailed and properly explained welding video I've seen yet, I've been watching many since January 2021. Not just telling you how to deal with the weld but when a beginner get's stuck how to dislocate the electrode when it does. Thanks.

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 2 года назад

      We used to light up the electrodes on purpose to keep warm !!!
      Very dangerous though !!!

  • @snowbank9386
    @snowbank9386 3 года назад +2

    The first time i learned the proper way to weld. Thanks for the details.

  • @ArisandBeth
    @ArisandBeth Год назад +2

    I am having difficulty learning SMAW, but your video helps me al lot! Thank you!😊

  • @yung539
    @yung539 Месяц назад

    Bruh you broke this down so good I can say I actually learned something

  • @greggb1416
    @greggb1416 13 дней назад

    I am woefully late to viewing this video, (newby to welding, at 61years young age, have not struck a weld since Jr., High shop class), but this was an excellently presented video. I am about to tackle a farm implement repair, with a Lincoln “tombstone”…
    Thank you sir.

  • @stephk5255
    @stephk5255 2 года назад +5

    Great video! Something I've noticed with a lot of beginner videos is that it's not usually explained that amperage used is very different between ac and dc machines.

  • @OVERCAPITALIZE
    @OVERCAPITALIZE 3 года назад +2

    This was good.
    “Push” not “drag” demonstration is spot on.

  • @candyman5873
    @candyman5873 2 года назад +3

    Natalio one of the best instructors there helped me passed my overhead and learned alot from him.

  • @Johnny5Toy
    @Johnny5Toy 2 месяца назад

    This is by far the best instructional guide to welding.

  • @MrJeepty
    @MrJeepty Месяц назад

    I like that you left dig and arc start at zero. That's the best way to learn. Forces us to control the heat by puddle manipulation.

  • @Normet2
    @Normet2 3 месяца назад

    I did my first ever welds today. Apparently its no surprised that I liked MIG welding over stick welding. We used both 6010 and 7018 and I was really bad. You and my friend (welder) make it look easy! I kept sticking over and over. I have a lot to learn. Its one thing to watch but to everyone watching this know that doing it is where its at! Practice over and over!

  • @scottgibbons5862
    @scottgibbons5862 2 года назад +3

    You are a excellent teacher I've never had it explained so easily you taught me more in one hour than in years

  • @HogOnWelding
    @HogOnWelding 11 месяцев назад

    My mom introduced welding to me while I was in prison at 17 years old. off of a Tulsa welding school commercial she seen at home in 1997! Salute to those who want to learn the welding craft! It’s a game changer! HogOn!!!

  • @stevec4040
    @stevec4040 10 месяцев назад

    I’m new to welding thanks for your input

  • @lukedorrington7455
    @lukedorrington7455 2 года назад +6

    I did my welding apprenticeship years ago and struggled my way through it, if I had somebody explain it the way you did in this video my learning would have been so much easier and more enjoyable

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 2 года назад +1

      Me to also
      I was going to say the same thing !!
      I even remember the teachers name !! He fell off a welding bench took early retirement........my course went much better after this !!!!

    • @lukedorrington7455
      @lukedorrington7455 2 года назад +1

      @@matthewc.419 😂😂😂 I learnt in the army we had civilian instructors, the one I had spoke slowly and all in the same tone, he was a nice enough bloke just was so boring to listen to that you didn't pay attention. also he taught you like you already knew what you was doing so we were just confused half the time.

  • @kbrown2867
    @kbrown2867 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for this video. I was on the verge of giving up on welding until I viewed this video. Very helpful, thanks.

  • @TheInvisibleOne1026
    @TheInvisibleOne1026 2 года назад

    Out of all the people that watched and used this videos knowledge it needs way more thumbs up. 👍🏼

  • @ATHiking1
    @ATHiking1 2 года назад +3

    WOW this has been an eye opener. I'm new to welding and I believe this has been the best video yet on beginner welding techniques. This is my go to video for sure!

  • @joseananich5023
    @joseananich5023 3 года назад +1

    I've watched countless videos that left me with to many questions at the end. Thank you finally I know I'm on the right path.

  • @noscangodswill
    @noscangodswill 10 месяцев назад

    Mr Nate is a very good welding teacher he teach you perfectly in a way you will understand real good y'all keep watching here if you want to really learn good welding.

  • @jonwood721
    @jonwood721 2 года назад +6

    Awesome video thanks! Also, thank you for your service, your time in the military shows in how you teach! Looking forward to going to TWS in Houston when I retire in a couple years!

  • @ikhwanulfikribest
    @ikhwanulfikribest 19 часов назад +1

    amazing class.

  • @67Shifty
    @67Shifty 2 года назад +3

    Fantastic video. Great instructor who knows how to emphasize exactly where a student would need that extra focus (ABC, puddle build, work angle) in order to be successful. Great work.

  • @robbiecrawford4345
    @robbiecrawford4345 3 года назад +1

    Your technique for horizontal i used today for my 2G test and it worked perfect, many thanks from New Zealand,Chur!

  • @vTursi
    @vTursi Месяц назад

    starting welding classes soon. starting to watching your videos to learn beforehand. pretty helpful, ill be using these tips

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. 2 года назад

    im glad you made the clarification about "dragging" the stick. ive seen more than one "Instructor" on youtube instructing people to "drag" a 6013 rod.

  • @angelaprater2679
    @angelaprater2679 9 месяцев назад

    Very good video and instructor watch you and you never took your eye off the puddle even when not welding showing practice Runs.

  • @Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968
    @Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 2 года назад +4

    From a complete novice in the UK, I send my thanks for a very informative video.
    You have given me a lot to think about and put into practice when I next try to
    weld in a straight line and keep some kind of consistency.
    Perhaps in a future video you could cover the issue of Polarity when using a DC welder.
    Electrode positive Vs Electrode negative and what is the advantages of each.
    Welding is a skill and so is Teaching, you excel at both disciplines.👍

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 2 года назад

      Wish we had these teachers in the u.k
      My training centre was shocking !!!!

  • @Angel-pg6uf
    @Angel-pg6uf 2 года назад

    I'm new at the whole welding world and thanks to you I found out that I kept dragging the welds and that's why they were so inconsistent and weak. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @mouradabdi2207
    @mouradabdi2207 3 месяца назад

    Salutations du Maroc en 2024. Merci beaucoup, c'est très instructif.❤

  • @christopherglenwarren1846
    @christopherglenwarren1846 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for taking the time to explain and teach the wife you did I appreciate it so very much.... Thank you!

  • @Rojden_v_SSSR1984
    @Rojden_v_SSSR1984 Год назад

    Greetings from a colleague from Israel) Natalio thanks for the excellent video For 10 years in welding I have not a bad experience, but after your video I learned a couple of useful things and it helped me a lot in my work, they tell the truth how much you live and learn))) thanks and good luck you))

  • @jahbless1474
    @jahbless1474 9 месяцев назад

    Greetings i did the 101welding course but i always felt i was missing a lot of points (welding results)but looking at this presentation has answer a lot of my questions it makes me feel so refresh i will be approching my work with a new prospect this video was very informative thanks again blessed love.

  • @IvanPoljasevic1
    @IvanPoljasevic1 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this post. You explain it really well.

  • @josephramerez5825
    @josephramerez5825 3 месяца назад +1

    Very good, I totally enjoyed.i learned alot...am in my fiftyees...

  • @darwingrose6976
    @darwingrose6976 4 месяца назад

    I am new at welding but I want you to know I got tremendous learning from your video,thanks very much , it was great

  • @jazzman7867
    @jazzman7867 2 года назад +2

    Very good presentation.Well explained.Thanks mate.(AUSTRALIA)

  • @irineodeleon6758
    @irineodeleon6758 Год назад

    From the PHILIPPI
    NES , youre a great trainor i love the way you teach. Keep it up , GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY .

  • @ccpowertool
    @ccpowertool 10 месяцев назад

    Great for me to see a vedio so clear an educational to a learning welder thank you Mr cortez

  • @evgeniikorolev5167
    @evgeniikorolev5167 3 года назад +3

    it is really great video guys, i liked it. i would like to watch on e6010, e6013 and e308 for stainless steel in all positions of pipe. i am also welder from Russia 🇷🇺

  • @ezelk1337
    @ezelk1337 2 года назад +1

    This is the best video I've seen on stick welding. Thank you

  • @rodolforivera9661
    @rodolforivera9661 6 месяцев назад

    Ultra Superb and amazing instructor Sir Natalio Cortez!🎉🎉🎉Very detailed and full packed of knowledge and skill you have imparted so well to us!Thank you for your passion in teaching. You're really a gifted teacher.
    You helped me a lot as a beginner!Looking forward to more of your great videos!Thank you so much!!!

  • @miguelanguiano6424
    @miguelanguiano6424 9 месяцев назад

    Natalio Thanks for your expertise I like your techniques

  • @williamdouglas3785
    @williamdouglas3785 2 года назад

    Hi sir my name is Mr William .G. Douglas from South Africa , you video was very helpful to me, as I am learning how to to weld. I really did enjoy you way of welding and hold to improve my technics as to weld. I have done some welding projects, but always burn tru my metal. What you have shown me now is going to help me a lot.
    Thank you keep up the good work. God bless you.

  • @CentralIowaAudits
    @CentralIowaAudits 3 месяца назад

    Thank you- I am learning a lot, with your very good instruction.

  • @Starletdawn-ee9oe
    @Starletdawn-ee9oe 5 месяцев назад

    I'm a struggling student I'm getting alot of helpful hints and appreciate what I'm seeing

  • @pds4927
    @pds4927 Год назад

    Im from the philippines. im learning a lot from your videos. thank you

  • @paulhaggett3710
    @paulhaggett3710 11 месяцев назад

    Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge.
    I have never stick welded, this instructional video deals with the small details required for success. So pleased to discover this .

  • @thieu714
    @thieu714 10 месяцев назад

    Best beginner video on RUclips.

  • @richh5824
    @richh5824 2 месяца назад +1

    Great instruction!!!! Thank you! Can you cover 6011?

  • @CoyoteCarChannel
    @CoyoteCarChannel 2 года назад +1

    I’m learning arc right now and I wanna say Thankyou out of All the videos that I’ve watched yours is covered a lot more things that I was curious about thank you

  • @cuperdiaz232
    @cuperdiaz232 4 месяца назад

    Esta chingona la clause muchas gracias. Aprendi. Bastante en esta clase

  • @alexsellsrocks4076
    @alexsellsrocks4076 Год назад

    Awesome video, I’ve just learned how to weld, working on a converted bus frame with rust rot.

  • @paramount10987
    @paramount10987 2 года назад

    This video is awesome. I learned so much but now the real work begins. Practice.

  • @Mikey-ym6ok
    @Mikey-ym6ok Год назад +2

    Man I wish we had more schools like yours, in my area there is only one and its so terrible, instuctors don't care, only hang out in the office with their feet up on their desk working hard to make sure their chairs stay warm. Like they'll show you once what to do and you're in the booths teaching yourselves. They even have the older students doing the actual teaching like they're formans lol

    • @massa-blasta
      @massa-blasta Год назад

      I had the same experience, instructor said he wasn't paid enough and had a bad back, plus it was hot.

  • @Ironsidemetalworks
    @Ironsidemetalworks Год назад

    I was half an hour in when I realized that it was an hour long and I have no regrets staying for the rest of the video

  • @eskinderasfeha3256
    @eskinderasfeha3256 2 года назад

    It’s just an excellent introduction Mr Cortez. You are a Great Instructor. Thank you very much!!

  • @miguelmedina4323
    @miguelmedina4323 2 года назад

    Best narrator ever in RUclips

  • @causewaykayak
    @causewaykayak 4 месяца назад

    From Ireland in 2024. Excellent instruction !!

  • @dwaters1000
    @dwaters1000 3 года назад +1

    Your a good virtual teacher ,thanks for the info!

  • @EMANTICTV
    @EMANTICTV Год назад

    Sir, i have no words but to thank you for this knowledge. You are detailed and straight to the point with down to earth words ,which makes it easy for beginners like me to understand. Other RUclipsr seem to mystify this knowledge. This is a very great resource for me. Thanks again sir.

  • @HungLe-ov8em
    @HungLe-ov8em 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much. Your video taught me a lot and answered my all problems (first learning how to do welding).

  • @eladiogutierrez4940
    @eladiogutierrez4940 3 года назад +1

    Saludos, Nacho wow felicidades, me da gusto verte,
    Congratulations

  • @flyrodder1404
    @flyrodder1404 Год назад

    Enjoyed it very much cheers from Australia & thanks🧑‍🌾👍🇦🇺🦘

  • @raindropsrising7662
    @raindropsrising7662 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing. Very helpful in my learning welding now.

  • @r3Think
    @r3Think 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the lessons. I am a new trailer mechanic and this will help me level up my skills

  • @christopherglenwarren1846
    @christopherglenwarren1846 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so very much boss you are an awesome welder and teacher

  • @JD-526
    @JD-526 2 года назад

    I have watched a lot of videos on RUclips on how to weld you are the best. You explain everything on technique. Whatching this video you should be able to get your welding down pat. This gentleman is a great teacher.

  • @daltonwade7908
    @daltonwade7908 2 года назад +2

    I am about to finish up a welding class at a local community college and I wish I could come to school like this. I feel like I’ve been teaching myself though a lot of this class. Could have used these instructions.

    • @ronaldwprovo5530
      @ronaldwprovo5530 2 года назад

      I am from Cheboygan Mi. Thank you

    • @russelljones8651
      @russelljones8651 11 месяцев назад

      Sometimes your way is the better, Bro.,don't you think?...
      we seem to be a better skilled person if we make our own way- the skill of the Teacher , however... Matters- Natalio has the gift!

  • @josezendejas136
    @josezendejas136 2 года назад +2

    LOVE IT BROTHER! SO TRUE THE LEARNING PROCESS NEVER STOPS!!!!

  • @yoelroque3950
    @yoelroque3950 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Natalio you a awesome instructor just seeing your first video , I just started to get in doing little welding & practicing in my old trailer I bought that needs some welding, you show me in the video what to do , thank u & I be learning from you

  • @childzzplayy4428
    @childzzplayy4428 3 года назад +3

    Great Video 🔥

  • @carlosmerino5547
    @carlosmerino5547 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hello , Natalio Cortez ! Exelent instructor , ldo love how well you explained to us , for person it’s new you did very well training , for person it’s on the weld hevry day , yes very good , points . Natalio l have question? I have done this l pt more het or energy on certain welds , l puch the stick down to get penetration but l put hi electricity voltage to get more deep weld do l am doing it wrong , l recall my instructor toll me how to get deep penetration in tow superficial metal , do l am doing it wrong or no? I enjoyed your video Natalio have happy holidays and great blessings to you and you Family ! Carlos Merino. God bless you all!

  • @samuelscragg7052
    @samuelscragg7052 Год назад

    Your 101 was very informative and helpful to me. Thank you for sharing

  • @daviddsylva9029
    @daviddsylva9029 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent trained fantastic

  • @leena.s1484
    @leena.s1484 Год назад

    May God bless him with 1000 flowers 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💐

  • @tannerwhiteley2470
    @tannerwhiteley2470 3 года назад +2

    I just started my smaw course at TWS and this is so helpful

  • @citrinwarren6073
    @citrinwarren6073 Год назад

    I watched the complete session. I found it all interesting and challenging. I have never weld. However I am interesting in the subject. Sorry I'm too far away (Maryland) to attend your school. I will be looking out for new topics from you. Thanks.

  • @garyhooper1721
    @garyhooper1721 3 года назад +3

    Hi, why & when, do you use overlapping welds? I am only a novice home hobby welder, mainly repairing and building small projects, & I never see overlap welds on the stick welding projects on RUclips?
    Thank you so much for this video, I have learned so much, especially the "dry run through", most informative. Thanks again, Gary 70 y.o. pensioner

    • @merkwey
      @merkwey 2 года назад +1

      Hey Gary, overlapping welds are used in structural welding primarily or any fillet weld that the QC requires, its basically extra reinforcement. Google multipass fillet weld and look at the images for some references.

  • @faithhope5063
    @faithhope5063 3 года назад +1

    Great videos... Very informative.... Would like to see a video on welding keyhole butt joints with a bevel. Thank you

  • @hubertrobinson8825
    @hubertrobinson8825 3 года назад +2

    Very informative keep them coming thank you

  • @ruddygarcia146
    @ruddygarcia146 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this very informative and educational video. Really enjoyed and appreciate it 🙏

  • @leonardpearlman4017
    @leonardpearlman4017 2 года назад

    Good stuff! Hot Start explanation is a little garbled. In general very clear, and good talk about trying to keep learning and doing better each time.

  • @carlitoceballos8011
    @carlitoceballos8011 9 месяцев назад

    Wow....perfectly did it

  • @ralphtaylor8164
    @ralphtaylor8164 Год назад

    Excellent tutorial. Very organized presentation of topics.

  • @RichWyatt1
    @RichWyatt1 Год назад

    Great video thanks for the excellent info, could you please do a video of overhead outside corners I'm have problems with that

  • @larrybryant4427
    @larrybryant4427 Год назад

    Very informative, gave me some insight l hadn’t realized to properly weld. Thank you.👍

  • @markkhinoo9261
    @markkhinoo9261 Год назад

    Very simple to follow ,like instructional part of video but I think you need to talk more about the heat and if the weld is starting to run off.