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 greatly and there are literally hundreds, maybe even thousands, of them available to choose from. The thing … [Read more...] about Best Tape Measure for Welding – A Complete Buyer’s Guide

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 that you might be able to reduce your gear. For instance, in some cases, you can forego the … [Read more...] about Best Welding Safety Glasses – A Complete Buyer’s Guide

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 common welding scenarios that recommend you wear a welding mask. Some metals are more dangerous to breathe in the … [Read more...] about Best Welding Respirator Mask – A Complete Buying Guide

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 the best of the best. There are welding helmets and then there are auto-darkening welding helmets. … [Read more...] about Best Auto Darkening Welding Helmet: A Complete Buying Guide

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 and slightly organized. Introducing a welding bag. These bags are not just … [Read more...] about Best Welding Bag: Review and Complete Buying Guide

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. These blankets are specially made to sustain the welding … [Read more...] about Best Welding Blanket: Review and Complete Buying Guide

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 cap you will find. However, these caps have been effectively used in … [Read more...] about Best Welding Caps: Review and Complete Buying Guide

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. There are boots specifically labeled as welding boots but then … [Read more...] about Best Welding Boots: Review and Complete Buying Guide

As a welder, you will quickly become familiar with the hassles of spatter and spatter build-up. One of the worst places to deal with spatter build-up is the tip of your welding nozzle. It’s such a pain and it can cause your nozzle to clog or not work properly. So, what do you do about it? Welding nozzle tip dip is the best solution for this type of crisis. You can … [Read more...] about Best Welding Nozzle Tip Dip – A Complete Buyer’s Guide

Many welders come into the profession understanding it’s considered a high-risk environment. Most welders also know that there is a lot of necessary protective equipment necessary to ensure you are as safe as possible. The last thing you want is to burn your arms or worry about those sparks singing them. I mean, a wayward spark could cause a knee-jerk reaction that could … [Read more...] about Best Welding Jacket: Review and Complete Buying Guide