What stick welding means
Stick welding strikes an arc with a flux coated rod that melts into the joint as it burns. The coating makes its own shielding gas and leaves a crust of slag on top that is chipped off after.
Also called SMAW, shielded metal arc welding, arc welding.
Where it matters on a welding job
No gas bottle and a forgiving arc on rusty or dirty steel make it the mobile welder's process for farm equipment, fences and structural field repairs. Travel time and setup on site belong on the invoice along with the hours under the hood.
What it costs
The welding repair cost guide has the typical job at $350 and the usual range at $210 to $480. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The welding shop rate calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Welding shop rate calculator
- Cost guide: Welding repair cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free welding resources
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