My very first welding job was while I was still in welding school. I worked for a little more than one month burning 3/16" 11018 rods on high strength steel parts for mobile drilling rigs. Even though it was a pretty crappy job, I did learn while I got paid. The main thing I learned was that I wanted to go back to school, learn to weld pipe, and get a better higher paying job. so that is what I did. | Welding Tips & Tricks

I had a tough time with overhead 7018 when I was first learning. lots of burns and scars. but once I learned to run same amps as flat or horizontal and hold a tight arc, things got easier. | Welding Tips & Tricks

In this video, my friend Andrew Cardin demonstrates some overhead stick welding with 5/32" 7018 electrodes. We have had several requests for videos using 5/32" 7018 low hydrogen rods for structural welding out of position. | Welding Tips & Tricks