Rugged, wind-tolerant welding for thick steel, rusty parts, outdoor jobs and structural repairs where reliability matters.
Stick welding, also called shielded metal arc welding, uses a coated electrode that creates its own shielding as it burns. It does not need bottled gas, which makes it ideal outdoors and in wind, and it tolerates rust, paint and dirt better than other processes.
That ruggedness is why stick is a staple for farm repairs, structural steel, heavy equipment and field welding. We use it where reliability on thick or imperfect metal matters more than appearance. Different electrodes suit different jobs, from deep penetration to smooth finishing.
With no external shielding gas to blow away, stick keeps working where other processes struggle. It is a dependable choice in open fields.
Rust, mill scale and paint reduce weld quality, but stick tolerates them more than most processes. We still clean back where we can.
Rod type, size and amperage matter. We select electrodes for the steel and position, and keep them dry for best results.
Low-hydrogen electrodes absorb moisture from the air, and wet rods cause weak, porous welds. We keep rods in a heated, sealed container and replace any that have been exposed.
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BeforeAfterWorks outdoors and in wind.
Deep penetration for heavy sections.
Better on rusty or painted metal.
No gas bottles needed.
Selected for the steel and position.
Electrodes kept dry for quality.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
SituationFarm and RanchGates, feeders, trailers and implements fixed in the barn lot or the field, with repairs planned around the…Learn more 
SituationContractor SupportA reliable on-call welder for builders and trades: stairs, railings, embeds, brackets and the field fixes that keep…Learn more 
Metal guideMild SteelThe workhorse of welding: strong, affordable and forgiving, and the right choice for most gates, frames, railings and…Learn more Pick the metal, thickness and location and see which welding processes suit the job.
Tell us what is broken or what you want built and send photos if you can. We plan the visit so the truck arrives ready.
We see the work, ask about the metal and access and give you a clear written price.
We agree a day and an arrival window, and call when we are on the way.
Work zone cleared, fire watch in place, then careful welding in the right process for the metal.
Welds ground, primed and painted, and the area left clean.
We walk through the finished work with you and note anything to watch.
It works outdoors, in wind, on thick steel and on less than perfect surfaces. For field and structural work it is hard to beat.
Better than most processes, but cleaning still improves the weld. We grind back to bright metal where possible.
Yes. Properly done, stick welds meet demanding structural requirements.
It is harder. For thin sheet we prefer MIG or TIG.
Moisture ruins low-hydrogen rods and weakens welds. A heated container keeps them dry and ready.
MIG WeldingFast, clean wire-feed welding for steel, stainless and aluminum, ideal for fabrication, repairs and production-style runs.Explore 
Field WeldingRugged, weather-ready welding for pastures, job sites and open ground, where equipment breaks far from any shop.Explore 
Structural WeldingWelding of beams, columns, brackets and frames, done to the drawings and details your project calls for.Explore 
Farm Equipment RepairBroken hay spikes, gates, feeders, trailers and implements repaired in the barn lot or the field, so the…Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
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