Stick Welding: How to Tack Weld

Simple tips and a practice drill to make tacking with stick welding easier.

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****Additional Description****
Tack welding with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also known as stick welding, rod welding and manual metal arc welding, was a challenge for me as a beginner. Follow these steps and put in a few minutes of focused practice to make this challenging task seem natural.