Posts by Chris Holdheide

Are thinking about becoming a welder but worried it might be a stressful job. Truth be told welding can be a stressful job. I've been doing it for 20 years and I don't want to sugarcoat things and...

I've been welding for over 20 years and one thing I can tell you is that proper eye care is a must. In that time I've probably burned my eyes at least seven to ten times. If you've ever burnt your...

I've been running a welding business for the last 12 years and hiring new employees is one of those jobs I've become quite familiar with over the years. In that time I've seen all kinds of people...

One of the worst things I've found to weld over the years is galvanized metal. While welding does create fumes if you're welding galvanized metal the fumes can be extremely unsafe. So this begs the...

Over the years I've welded all sorts of stuff from regular mild steel, aluminum, galvanized, to stainless steel. When it comes to welding different types of steel especially stainless steel you need...

Welders have many unique methods to get a job done. One method is welding upside down, also known as overhead welding. This method is sometimes necessary to get a good result. When you're welding...