Back nearly 20 years ago when I was first getting started with MIG welding I knew that you basically pointed the welding gun at the spot that you wanted to weld and pulled the trigger. Everything beyond that was unknown. However, over time learned a lot of things from the types of welds to the…
Welding is a fantastic skill to learn. Whether you’re a hobbyist working on DIY home projects or looking for a professional skill that will never go out of fashion, it is a great plan to learn to weld. Once you’ve picked a technique, you need to master the positions and learn how to properly weld…
There are various types of welding processes available to use. It can often be difficult to determine which of the different types of welding processes are worth learning and using from project to project. Each of them come with their own advantages and disadvantages. What are the 4 types of welding processes used by industry…
One of the worst things you can ever experience as a welder is burning your eyes. This recently happened to me, and it was extremely painful. If you’re wondering how to treat welder’s eyes, read for all the remedies. To get an idea of what this feels like, if you’ve ever gotten even one spec…
Welcome to welding! If you’re a brand new hobbyist curious about learning to weld, then you have probably heard a lot about MIG welding and have just as many questions as you do answers – maybe even more. This guide will introduce you to MIG welders. We will let you know what MIG welding is,…
One of the first things I learned as a beginner is that whatever you are welding must be grounded well or your welds, consumables, and everything else will suffer. So how do you ground your welder? Welders are commonly grounded using a ground clamp typically made of copper or brass. This is done to complete…
When you’re ready to MIG weld, you need to prepare a few things. Obviously, you need a safe workspace. You also need a thoroughly cleaned and prepared base material. You also need to make sure your MIG welder is optimized for the best possible performance and strong weld. How do you set up a MIG…
A lot of people turn to MIG welding when they are learning how to weld. MIG welding is one of the easiest techniques to do. It is also one of the friendliest and most forgiving for new people who have not mastered the perfect technique yet. MIG welding is where I first learned how to…
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When you’re new to welding, it can feel completely overwhelming. Everyone seems to be talking in code. You’ve hard to learn all about the multiple types of welding you can perform. MIG welding seems to be the easiest for beginners, the most convenient, and the most closely aligned with the reasons you’re learning to weld….