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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…
When I was first getting started as a welder I often wondered what shade lens I should be using for my welding helmet so I don’t burn my eyes from the welding flash. What shade of welding lens should you use for MIG welding? It’s recommended that you use a shade 10 to a shade…
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One of the very first times I turned my MIG welder on and tried making my first weld I noticed it was making the odd popping sound with my weld and I wondered what I could do to fix this issue. Why is my MIG welder popping? MIG welders often create a popping noise if…
A while back I was doing some welding for a friend for an outdoor job and I noticed it was raining outside. The thought quickly popped in my head if it was safe to MIG weld in the rain. Can you MIG weld in the rain? Welding in the rain is not safe and may…
When I was first starting out welding on a MIG welder I often wondered whether it was better to push or pull a weld and in this article I’m going to share my thoughts around this. Do you push or pull a MIG welder? Pushing a weld with a MIG welder tends to give a…