If you’ve ever used a MIG welder you know that the wire feed can have issues from time to time. If you’re new to this then just know that these things happen and there are things you can do to fix it. So what can you do to fix a wire feed welder when it’s…
Over the years I’ve gone through a lot of welding wire. To think this simple wire is what bonds all of the welding jobs together that do for my customers. Without it, I wouldn’t even have a business. The question is how is welding wire used in the first place? Welding wire comes in rolls…
If there is one thing I know, welding and water don’t mix. Even if you’re doing underwater welding it can still be dangerous. In fact, over the years I’ve even be zapped a time or two. The question is, is it safe to weld wet metal, and what do I do to stay safe. Welding…
If you do much stick welding at all you know one of the most common issues is your welding rod getting stuck to the metal on the initial contact. This can be a frustrating issue to deal with and one I had to fix several times over my welding career. So why do welding rods…
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 make it sound like it’s perfect. There are a lot of factors that can contribute to this….
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 eyes it’s a painful experience. The question is, is welding bad for your eyes….
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 come through my door and there are some things that make a potential candidate great and things that…
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 question, what is the best way to weld galvanized steel and do it safely. The best way to weld galvanized…
Over the years I’ve welded all sorts of stuff from regular mild steel, aluminum, and galvanized, to stainless steel. When it comes to welding different types of steel, especially stainless steel you need to understand the properties of the metal before you can just start welding it. So what is the best way to weld…
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 upside down or overhead you’ll want to keep the weld in front of you and slightly above eye height. This will…