In my early days of being a welder, I was always curious about different ways I could weld things together. Aluminum was no exception to that rule and after a little bit of tinkering around, I was able to use a MIG welder to weld aluminum together. Can you MIG weld aluminum without a spool…
Welding requires specialized tools that can withstand heat, sparks, spatter, and slag. While any tape measure can work, a durable one designed for harsh conditions is recommended. Here are my top 3 picks for welding tape measures, followed by detailed reviews, pros & cons, and a buyer’s guide to help you choose the right one…
One thing I learned early on as a welder is that you almost never weld in the same position. One moment you might be welding flat the next you could be doing a vertical down. It’s these vertical welds that can be a bit tricky if you don’t do them right. So should you weld…
As a welder, I know that not all welding falls into a single category. You have MIG, TIG, arc, and several other forms of welding and they are each unique in their own way. Arc welding is by far one type of welding that requires the most safety gear but there are types of welding…
Growing up at a young age I lived in a small town and got to learn a lot of fun things like welding as a kid which my father taught me how to do. However, at that young age, I made a lot of mistakes in welding for those first times. One of those incidents…
Best Choice Miller Electric ML00895 Lpr-100 Respirator Mask Best Value Gerson Welding Respirator Face Mask Premium GVS Elipse P100 Dust Half Mask Respirator Finding the best welding respirator mask with all the different options and features can seem like a simple choice but there are some things you need to consider before you buy one….
Whether you’re a beginning welder or an experienced one, you know that welding can be a messy job. I know from experience that anti-spatter sprays and tip dips don’t always solve all of your problems. You have to be prepared to clean things up, sometimes the cleaning is even done before welding. Here is where…
As a kid, I never aspired to be a welder. However, as I got older I recognized that welding makes a good lifelong career. I knew I could be successful in the field for life and it was an industry that would never go away. As a welder, I understand the risks of the job….
As a welder, I understand that the array of tools and gear you need may be overwhelming. A welding helmet is a given. You know that you’re going to have to have one but which one do you buy? I created a guide for the best welding helmet for you already but let’s talk about…
When you go to offsite welding jobs, how do you tote your gear? It is common knowledge that welders have a lot of safety gear and tools accessories that they need to complete a job on any given day. It would be a tremendous hassle to tote everything without having something to keep it together…