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…
Everyone likes a good blanket, even welders. Although a welder’s blanket is far different from your everyday blanket, they have a similar design and concept. A welding blanket is yet another accessory that a welder can use for his or her own safety as well as the safety of the area surrounding the welding space….
You’ve just about got your welding “uniform” ready. You’ve purchased your welding jacket, your gloves, your boots, and a trusty apron. You’ve got a helmet on the way, what more could you possibly need? Do you have your welding cap yet? Welding caps seem odd, they have a unique design that is like no other…
Are you tired of burning holes in your nice tennis shoes when you’re doing welding jobs? Maybe you’re using boots but you keep ruining them with spatter and burn holes from wayward sparks. There is a reliable solution for just such a nuisance – welding boots. Yes, you read that right, we said welding boots….