Welding Equipment

Among the many types of welding, hot air welding can often provide a stronger, tear-proof seam. If you’re looking to add hot air welding to your skills, you’ll need specialized hot air welding equipment so that you can perform this…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Not knowing where to start in anything new can sometimes be overwhelming. In welding especially. What tools do you need? What type of welder? How do you set your shop up? The list goes on and on. Read on and learn everything you need to start welding.