Welding Safety

Any experienced welder will agree; the most important piece of equipment in your shop isn’t your welding machine, grinder, or chop saw—it’s your welding helmet.  Welding is a dangerous trade, and a helmet is necessary to protect your head, your…

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…

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,…

To the untrained and inexperienced, welding may seem like a simple process. Apply some heat, melt some metal together, done and done. Except, even beginners know welding is not that simple.  There are many factors to consider and many safety…

Everyone has their own tips and tricks you’ve either discovered on your own or learned from someone else. I’ll tell you here the garage hack every welder needs!

If you’re just getting started into welding it can be overwhelming with what tools and equipment you need to get started. I’ll tell you all the tool must haves in order to be successful when you’re welding.