Welding Knowledge

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…

MIG welding is an essential skill for all welders. But what is it exactly, and what can go wrong when giving it a try? To help you navigate the ins and outs of MIG welding, we’ve laid out the basics…

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,…

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…

Flux-cored arc welding goes all the way back to 1950’s. It’s a popular technique used in construction, auto shops and more. Building your diversity with many welding techniques will have some serious benefits in your career and wallet.