In a recent article, I discussed determining how much you should charge hourly for your welding business. This is just one way to price your services for your business; another is to charge the amount of welded inches. The question is, how many inches can a welder weld per day? Welders can average 100 to…
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How Much Should You Charge for Welding per Hour? When it comes to running a welding business, you need to know what your hourly rate is. For a lot of people, they pull this number out of thin air because it sounds good. But how do you know the hourly rate you’re charging per hour…
As someone who’s owned a welding business for over 10 years now, I can tell you there are certain personality traits I look for in a good welder. You might think it all about how well you can lay down a bead but you’d be wrong. It goes way beyond that. So what are the…
Over the years I’ve used a lot of different various types of steel and different shapes of steel to be more specific depending on the job and what I needed it for. Whether I’m building gates, a skid loader bucket, or even a fire ring stand each project requires different types of steel. The 7…
Starting a mobile welding business is a great way to earn extra income. It can also become a full-time small business if that is what you want. As a mobile welding business owner, you will be responsible for providing welding services to businesses and individuals that do not have the equipment or expertise to do…
When metal warps while welding it is called weld distortion. Expert welders and beginners alike have to deal with this problem. How to stop metal from warping while welding is an important part of the craft. There are multiple causes of weld distortion. Lucky for us there are also several solutions. How do you stop…
If you want to learn how to make money welding on the side, there could not be a better time. Getting started as a freelance welder is easier today than ever. Many full-time welders make extra money on the weekend by doing side work. Some of these welders start a side business and move on…
When it comes to welding I’ve found that the small things matter a lot to laying down a good bead. The right gas, the right amperage, the right voltage setting, and even the correct wire speed all factor into a quality weld. However, in this article, I’m going to go more in-depth as to what…
If you are not a professional welder, it may be hard to know if your MIG welder is set to the proper voltage. You might find yourself asking the question, “How do I set the voltage on a MIG welder?” If that sounds like you this article will serve as a helpful guide. Keep in…
Welders are often told to drink milk as a safety precaution. Some believe milk provides a healthy resistance to dangerous chemicals produced by the welding process. It is often a source of debate among seasoned welders and rookies alike. Just sit down with a group of them and ask the question, “Why do welders drink…