Beginner Welding

If you’ve been welding for some time now, you might feel ready to go out on your own and start your own welding company. If you don’t want to start a shop or already own one but want to be…

If they are honest, most people wouldn’t mind getting paid more at their job. Welders are no different. A welder’s salary can range widely, with some earning as low as $30,000 annually, others earning up to $60,000, and specialists making…

When you think of welding, you likely picture sparks and heat being used to fuse two pieces of metal together. Cold welding is the complete opposite of that. There’s no heat or sparks at all. Instead, pieces of metal are…

Portable welding machines make it possible to complete both major and minor welding projects from virtually anywhere. Whether you’re welding in the backyard, the scrapyard, a rail yard, or the next big skyscraper, a portable welding machine will be needed.…

Compared to other welding processes like MIG (gas metal arc) and stick welding, TIG (tungsten inert gas) offers greater flexibility and versatility.  TIG welders can work with a range of materials like steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, copper, brass, bronze,…

When you’re first learning a new skill, it’s common to make a mistake now and then. If you’re like many new welders, you probably started by learning how to MIG weld. But now that your skills have progressed, you’re ready…

Over the years, welding helmets have improved immensely thanks to new technological developments. Things like auto-darkening lenses, lighter helmets, and better weight balance make today’s welding helmets safer and longer-lasting. So you’re probably wondering—what is the best welding helmet? There…

When welding, it’s next to impossible to get the job done when you don’t have the right welding machine.  As all experienced welders understand, there are few things more frustrating than using a welding machine operating poorly or not suited…

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about welding with brass so I put this together to answer some questions and show you what it’s all about. Having brass in your shop is something really beneficial to have. If you…

Welding with aluminum is a whole different monster than welding with steel. You’re working with a material that is much softer and the melting point is a lot quicker. Aluminum melts around 1400 degrees Fahrenheit so you don’t need a…