About the DVD The production quality of the DVD is very high. Perhaps half the total time in the video is very clear close-ups of welds being made. The weld pool is shown as clearly as I think it is technically possible to do. There are also a lot of sequences showing rod position and motion for different positions and joints without welding taking place. In addition, there are good quality graphics used to help explain points and graphics superimposed on weld video to point out things to look out for while welding. Information in this video is very concentrated. The narration is well written, explains things very well, is to-the-point, and doesn't contain any fluff. After watching a minute of explanation and demonstration of how to do a particular joint in a particular position, I feel like I need to stop the video and go practice for three hours before going on. It's like trying to drink from a fire hose. What I especially like is a discussion and demonstration of how weld current, rod position, arc length and travel speed affect the weld. I think this knowledge gives me a fighting chance of understanding how to get the kind of weld I want. Fast freeze and filler rods are also explained. The video then goes on to show how to make *** joint, lap joint, tee joint and corner joint welds, each joint in each of the different positions and usually with the technique for both fast freeze and filler rods, and shows the techniques for multiple pass welds on each joint. Joint prep is also covered, as well as hints throughout for keeping your weld high quality All the welds shown look like textbook examples. I come away from watching this video with a lot of confidence that Steve knows exactly what he's doing. Click The Image Below To Watch a Sample 
| Every welding project, from fabrication to repair, is completed one weld bead at a time. Whether you're just starting out or trying to improve your skills, the first step is to learn how to consistently run good weld beads. |  | Arc Welding I covers welding machines, AC/DC, polarity, welding leads, electrode holders and filter lenses along with demonstrations of the characteristics and uses of the common welding rods. |  | In-depth explanations of the basic fundamentals, with close-up video of the actual weld, include starting the arc, arc force, arc gap, rod angles, rod movement, travel speed, and setting the amperage. |  | Using digital editing to slow down and stop the motion, close-up demonstrations provide an understanding of the molten weld puddle, and show exactly where to watch the puddle during the weld. |  | Also included are extremely clear video demonstrations of actual welds | |