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 15 tips that will help start laying better beads today. #1 Set Your Gas One of the … [Read more...] about 15 Tips on How You Can Improve Your Weld Quality Today
What Shade Lens Should You Use For MIG Welding – A Complete Guide
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 between a shade 10 to a shade 13 welding lens to prevent flash burn on your eyes. The higher the number the darker the … [Read more...] about What Shade Lens Should You Use For MIG Welding – A Complete Guide
What are the Best Welders For Beginners [My Top 3 Picks]
Thinking about buying your first welder? Not sure where to start? Finding the best welder as a beginner can feel a bit overwhelming but my goal in this article is to help simplify the things and make a more informed decision. When it comes down to I've found the Hobart 500559 Handler, the Forney Easy Weld, and the Lincoln Electric … [Read more...] about What are the Best Welders For Beginners [My Top 3 Picks]
Why Is My MIG Welder Popping and How To Fix It
One of the very first times I turned my MIG welder 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 the wire speed is either to fast or to slow and not set correctly. Often times you'll have to adjust the wire … [Read more...] about Why Is My MIG Welder Popping and How To Fix It
Can You MIG Weld in the Rain – Is It Safe or Not
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 result in a simple shock to possible electrocution in some server cases. Welders produce a current and if it should … [Read more...] about Can You MIG Weld in the Rain – Is It Safe or Not