How To Weld

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…

Stick welding is an essential skill that every great welder needs to learn. Just like MIG or TIG welding, this process can be used to complete a range of different projects from work around the house to large scale industrial…

Welding with aluminum can present challenges to even the most experienced welders. While it is a common type of metal used in fabrications shops worldwide, learning how to weld aluminum takes time and practice. You see, aluminum is both lightweight…

Hobbyists and professionals will both agree, MIG welding is one of the fastest and easiest ways to make strong welds. Learning how to MIG weld is something every welder needs to do. It’s an essential skill to have for customization…

Tungsten Inert Gas welding, or as it’s more commonly called, TIG welding, is a welding process very similar to stick welding. The biggest benefit of TIG welding is cleaner, higher quality welds when compared to other welding methods.  Another major…

There are quite a few ways you can cut steel and other metals. Grinders and saws are both popular ways to get the job done. Chop saws and cut-off wheels make it easy to cut your materials reasonably quickly. But,…