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Stick Welders

How to choose your stick welder.

Stick is the simplest way in and the toughest process outdoors. Choose by where you weld and the rods you plan to run.

  • Best fit

    For portable repair, a compact 110V machine covers most jobs; dual-voltage adds headroom for thicker rods.

    ARC-125DS-PRO mini stick welder

  • Portability

    Stick needs no gas and shrugs off wind — a small inverter in one hand covers fence lines, trailers, and farm fixes.

    ARC-125DS-PRO mini stick welder

  • Rod support

    Check the electrode sizes a machine runs comfortably — 6013 for clean repair, 7018 when strength matters.

    ARC-205DS-PRO stick and lift TIG welder

  • Lift TIG option

    Many stick machines add lift TIG with a simple torch — a low-cost way to try TIG before buying a dedicated machine.

    ARC-205DS-PRO stick and lift TIG welder

  • Before you buy

    Confirm your outlet, pick your rod sizes, and add a helmet and gloves if this is your first setup.

    ARC-125DS-PRO mini stick welder

Stick welder FAQ.

Stick is one of the most forgiving ways to start: the equipment is simple, there is no shielding gas to manage, and it works outdoors and on less-than-clean metal. The trade-off is more spatter and cleanup than MIG — many people start on stick for repairs and add MIG later for fabrication.

A 110V inverter like the ARC-125DS-PRO comfortably runs smaller-diameter rods for repair and light structural work. For frequent 1/8" 7018 work or thicker joints, step up to a dual-voltage machine on a 220V outlet.