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Can You Weld Aluminum With a Regular MIG Welder?

Can You Weld Aluminum With a Regular MIG Welder?

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

It is possible to weld aluminum with a regular MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welder, but there are some important technical considerations that must be taken into account. Power source: In order to weld aluminum with a regular MIG welder, the machine must be equipped with a...
Why Do Welders Wear Jeans – 5 Reasons to Wear Jeans

Why Do Welders Wear Jeans – 5 Reasons to Wear Jeans

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear

Over the years I’ve worn all kinds of pants when welding from your normal cotton cloth pants to denim jeans. If you’re new to welding you might be wondering why do welders where wear jeans while they are welding? Does it protect them in some way or is it...
Can Welding Give You a Tan or Sunburn  – Complete Guide

Can Welding Give You a Tan or Sunburn – Complete Guide

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Health & Safety

If you’ve ever had a sunburn you know how painful it can be. A welding flash can have the same reaction. I’ve personally experienced this several times over the years. From being burnt on my face, neck, arms, and even my chest. However, all of these...
Do Safety Glasses Protect You From Welding Flash – How To Check & What To Know

Do Safety Glasses Protect You From Welding Flash – How To Check & What To Know

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Health & Safety

If you’re new to welding you may not know that you need to protect your eyes from welding flash. This flash can be harmful to your eyes and even burn them. This is something I’ve personally experienced, however you might be wondering what can I use to...
What To Do After Welding Without a Mask – 5 Actionable Tips

What To Do After Welding Without a Mask – 5 Actionable Tips

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Health & Safety

Over the years I’ve welded without a mask a handful of times and I can honestly say I’ve learned my lesson. Exposer to welding flash can burn your eyes, your skin, and even cause permanent damage. The question is what do you do if you have been welding...
Is Soldering as Strong as Welding and When to Use It

Is Soldering as Strong as Welding and When to Use It

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

Over the years I’ve welded all kinds of stuff from hog gates, trailers, and even metal trees for the Columbus Zoo. Yes, you heard that right. However, when it comes to something like soldering my experience is a bit lacking. The question is if you can solder...
What Happens if the Feed Roller Tension Is to Tight, Loose, or the Wrong Size – Complete Guide

What Happens if the Feed Roller Tension Is to Tight, Loose, or the Wrong Size – Complete Guide

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

If you have a MIG welder you know that it has a set of feed rollers on it the pull the wire from the wheel to the lead, to the weld gun where it ultimately welds a bead. However, what you may not know is how important these feed rollers are. I learned this the hard...
How Do You Keep a MIG Tip Clean – 7 Actionable Tips

How Do You Keep a MIG Tip Clean – 7 Actionable Tips

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

One thing that is inevitable with MIG welders is tip issues. Over the years I’ve had all kinds of issues with welding tips over the years but I’ve learned a lot about how to to keep them clean so I don’t ruin them and most of all save money buying a...
How Do You Weld Rusted Metal – 7 Steps With Pictures

How Do You Weld Rusted Metal – 7 Steps With Pictures

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

If there is one thing I can tell you about welding it’s that it’s not always pretty, and over the years I’ve welded some pretty nasty stuff. At the top of that list is rusty metal. This can be one of the most difficult things to weld and get to look...
What is the Cheapest Metal for Welding Projects – 7 Places to Start Looking

What is the Cheapest Metal for Welding Projects – 7 Places to Start Looking

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Projects

Whether your just tinkering around on the side or doing a welding project for high school then you’re going to need metal for your welding project. I’ve done a lot of these over the years a to be a truthful metal can cost a lot of money especially in...
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