What amperage should I set on a stick welder?
Documented on the Project Front Loader: Pt1 testing our new stick build
Published March 28, 2026
Amperage depends on electrode diameter and material thickness — the creator adjusts settings by testing beads on scrap until proper penetration and bead shape are achieved; start in the middle of the electrode's recommended range and fine-tune from there.
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Related Parts
E7018 welding electrodes (box)
$30
Electrode holder (stinger)
$25
Ground clamp and cable
$30
Steel rectangular tubing and plate (scrap/test stock)
$150
Cutting/grinding discs (pack)
$15
Welding helmet (auto-darkening)
$80
Welding gloves
$20
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Angle grinder
Tape measure and combination square
Stick welder (SMAW / arc welder)
Chipping hammer and wire brush
C-clamps / welding clamps
Metal cutting saw / bandsaw (optional)
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