by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
Over the years I’ve worn all kinds of pants when welding from your normal cotton cloth pants to denim jeans. If you’re new to welding you might be wondering why do welders where wear jeans while they are welding? Does it protect them in some way or is it...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
If you’re a welder or maybe you’re shopping for someone who is a welder you’re probably looking for that one gift you can get them for Christmas that will get them all fired up and excited. As someone who is a welder, I’m always on the lookout...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
One of the first things I learned as a welder is that you need a reliable set of tools for the job. I’m not just talking about welding tools, I’m also talking about basic tools like hammers, chisels, pliers, tape measures and more. As you know, these tools can vary...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
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...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
When it comes to the welding industry, there are a number of safety precautions you should take. I’m sure you know about having proper gloves, helmets, sleeves, boots, aprons, and so on. How often do you wear a respirator mask when you’re welding? There are many...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
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...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
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...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
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...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
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...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Tools and Gear
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...
