by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills
In a recent article, I talked about how to determine how much you should charge on an hourly basis for your welding business. This is just one way to price your services for your business however there is another way, and that is to charge by the amount of welded...
![How Much Should You Charge for Welding per Hour [Download]](https://welderslab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/How-Much-Should-You-Charge-for-Welding-per-Hour.jpg)
by Chris Holdheide | Make Money Welding
When it comes to running a welding business you need to know what your hourly rate is. For a lot of people, they just pull this number out of thin air because it sounds good. But how do you know the hourly rate you’re charging per hour is right? The amount you...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
As someone who’s owned a welding business for over 10 years now, I can tell you there are certain personality traits I look for in a good welder. You might think it all about how well you can lay down a bead but you’d be wrong. It goes way beyond that. So...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills
Over the years I’ve used a lot of different various types of steel and different shapes of steel to be more specific depending on the job and what I needed it for. Whether I’m building gates, a skid loader bucket, or even a fire ring stand each project...
by Chris Holdheide | Make Money Welding
Starting a mobile welding business is a great way to earn extra income. It can also become a full-time small business if that is what you want. As a mobile welding business owner, you will be responsible for providing welding services to businesses and individuals...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills
When metal warps while welding it is called weld distortion. Expert welders and beginners alike have to deal with this problem. How to stop metal from warping while welding is an important part of the craft. There are multiple causes of weld distortion. Lucky for us...
by Chris Holdheide | Make Money Welding
If you are a welder who wants to start a side hustle there could not be a better time. Getting started as a freelance welder is easier today than it has ever been. Many full-time welders make extra money on the weekend by doing side work. Some of these welders start a...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills
When it comes to welding I’ve found that the small things matter a lot to laying down a good bead. The right gas, the right amperage, the right voltage setting, and even the correct wire speed all factor into a quality weld. However, in this article, I’m...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Skills
If you are not a professional welder, it may be hard to know if your MIG welder is set to the proper voltage. You might find yourself asking the question, “How do I set the voltage on a MIG welder?” If that sounds like you this article will serve as a helpful guide....
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Health & Safety
Welders are often told to drink milk as a safety precaution. Some believe milk provides a healthy resistance to dangerous chemicals produced by the welding process. It is often a source of debate among seasoned welders and rookies alike. Just sit down with a group of...
