Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also known as Manual Metal Arc (MMA) or Stick Welding, is one of the most basic, yet most useful welding process out there. Let me show you how to use it.
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0:00 Intro
0:09 How Stick Welding Works
1:03 Welding Machines
2:01 Gear You'll Need
3:03 Welding Electrode Types
5:39 Machine Settings
6:37 About My Online Courses
7:14 Welding Technique
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