The other day I was looking on as an acquaintance was doing some stick welding, every time he finished a run he changed the electrode weather it be only half used or or not.
this person has been employed as a welder for at least 20 years that I know of, is there some reason to do this or is it just a strange quirk he has.
When I weld at home I use the electrode until is virtually gone.


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