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Can You Weld Aluminum With a Regular MIG Welder?

Can You Weld Aluminum With a Regular MIG Welder?

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

It is possible to weld aluminum with a regular MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welder, but there are some important technical considerations that must be taken into account. Power source: In order to weld aluminum with a regular MIG welder, the machine must be equipped with a...
Is Soldering as Strong as Welding and When to Use It

Is Soldering as Strong as Welding and When to Use It

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

Over the years I’ve welded all kinds of stuff from hog gates, trailers, and even metal trees for the Columbus Zoo. Yes, you heard that right. However, when it comes to something like soldering my experience is a bit lacking. The question is if you can solder...
What Happens if the Feed Roller Tension Is to Tight, Loose, or the Wrong Size – Complete Guide

What Happens if the Feed Roller Tension Is to Tight, Loose, or the Wrong Size – Complete Guide

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

If you have a MIG welder you know that it has a set of feed rollers on it the pull the wire from the wheel to the lead, to the weld gun where it ultimately welds a bead. However, what you may not know is how important these feed rollers are. I learned this the hard...
How Do You Keep a MIG Tip Clean – 7 Actionable Tips

How Do You Keep a MIG Tip Clean – 7 Actionable Tips

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

One thing that is inevitable with MIG welders is tip issues. Over the years I’ve had all kinds of issues with welding tips over the years but I’ve learned a lot about how to to keep them clean so I don’t ruin them and most of all save money buying a...
How Do You Weld Rusted Metal – 7 Steps With Pictures

How Do You Weld Rusted Metal – 7 Steps With Pictures

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

If there is one thing I can tell you about welding it’s that it’s not always pretty, and over the years I’ve welded some pretty nasty stuff. At the top of that list is rusty metal. This can be one of the most difficult things to weld and get to look...
Why is My Wire Feed Welder Not Working – 7 Ways to Fix It

Why is My Wire Feed Welder Not Working – 7 Ways to Fix It

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

If you’ve ever used a MIG welder you know that the wire feed can have issues from time to time. If you’re new to this then just know that these things happen and there are things you can do to fix it. So what can you do to fix a wire feed welder when...
How is Welding Wire Used (Complete Guide With Pictures)

How is Welding Wire Used (Complete Guide With Pictures)

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

Over the years I’ve gone through a lot of welding wire. To think this simple wire is what bonds all of the welding jobs together that do for my customers. Without it, I wouldn’t even have a business. The question is how is welding wire used in the first...
Why Does My Welding Rod Stick to Metal – 8 Ways to Fix It For Good

Why Does My Welding Rod Stick to Metal – 8 Ways to Fix It For Good

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

If you do much stick welding at all you know one of the most common issues is your welding rod getting stuck to the metal on the initial contact. This can be a frustrating issue to deal with and one I had to fix several times over my welding career. So why do welding...
What is the Best Way to Weld Galvanized Metal – Tips, Techniques, and Concerns

What is the Best Way to Weld Galvanized Metal – Tips, Techniques, and Concerns

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

One of the worst things I’ve found to weld over the years is galvanized metal. While welding does create fumes if you’re welding galvanized metal the fumes can be extremely unsafe. So this begs the question, what is the best way to weld galvanized steel...
What Is the Best Way to Weld Stainless Steel – Beginners Guide

What Is the Best Way to Weld Stainless Steel – Beginners Guide

by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills

Over the years I’ve welded all sorts of stuff from regular mild steel, aluminum, galvanized, to stainless steel. When it comes to welding different types of steel especially stainless steel you need to understand the properties of the metal before you can just...
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