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….
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As a welder over the last 20 years, I’ve used many different tools to fabricate and build various projects for myself and customers alike. In this article, I’m going to share tools every welder needs. What tools does every welder need? Below is a list of tools every welder needs to have: 25 Tools Every…
Several years ago when I was first getting started with my welding business I often wondered if MIG welding was the right option for me. After all with other options like Stick and TIG available I felt it was worth my time to see which was right for me and what the advantages and disadvantages…
One of the very first things I had to learn when I was first learning to weld was what gas I should use when I’m welding. After all, there are several different types of gases you can use for MIG welders. What gas do you use with a MIG welder? Depending on the type of…
As new welder I made a lot of mistakes. My welding skills were not so good and learned in the school of hard Knox. However over time I learned to learned what it took to make a good weld. If you’re new to welding and your welds look something like the picture above then these…