So I've been welding and been doing a pretty good job, but I find that scratch starting the stick welder (6011 rods) is quite a case of hit and miss. I have a tendency to stick the rods and I'm doing what I perceive is correct (you can't scratch something too many ways right? haha) and I either end up sticking the rod (happens most the time) and striking the arc and actually welding.
Is there any tried and true method for getting the arc going almost every time I scratch?
Real answers and welding experience (stick welding experience preferred) are much appreciated.
Is there any tried and true method for getting the arc going almost every time I scratch?
Real answers and welding experience (stick welding experience preferred) are much appreciated.
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Mostly when you finish a run the rod should finish up inside the flux, sometimes the flux will brake further back from the end leaving bare rod, this is a common cause of sticking. Try to be lighter with your touch.