How To Weld

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…

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…

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…

Building a rat rod is an inexpensive project you can work on at home or the shop. These classic cars aren’t your typical hot rod. A rat rod lets you get creative and build a project car that is truly…

When you’re first learning to weld, you’ll spend a lot of time working with steel. It’s a durable workpiece that you can use to practice a number of different welding techniques. It is used in a variety of applications from…

Welding is actually a fairly versatile skill. It can be used around the home, in the garage, or in a professional setting. No matter your welding goals, it is important to have a firm grasp of the basics.  Sometimes materials…