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As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the most popular articles on Welder 101. If you missed out on these before don’t worry, now is your chance to bring you up to speed. Welder…

Knowing how to weld safely and precisely is a great skill to have. But to make a living and have a career in welding, you need to have more than just welding skills. You will need rigorous training and, most…

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…

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,…

Welding jobs are in high demand. As a skilled welder, you could be in New York City helping build the next skyscraper or down in Texas working on an oil rig.  The simple truth is, quality welders are needed in…

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…

What is the job demand in the welding industry? Welding jobs are some of the highest-paid jobs in the skilled trades. But those that are considering welding as a career may be wondering what the demand for welders actually is. …

Welders are in high demand, highly skilled workers that are essential to many different industries. As a certified welder, you can find work repairing and maintaining community infrastructure, building pipelines to help energy companies get fuel and oil across the…

Whether you’re an avid home-based welder or starting a business, setting up a welding shop takes some work.  However, with the right planning and preparation, you can build a shop your friends and colleagues will be envious of.  Here are…

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,…