One of the very first things I had to learn when I was first learning to weld was what gas I should use when I'm welding. After all, there are several different types of gases you can use for MIG welders. What gas do you use with a MIG welder? Depending on the type of metal you are welding you can use a variety of different welding gases from straight CO2, to a mixed gas … [Read more...] about What Gas Do You Use with a MIG Welder – A Helpful Guide
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15 Tips on How You Can Improve Your Weld Quality Today
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
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