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How Many Inches Can a Welder Weld per Day?

How Many Inches Can a Welder Weld per Day?

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]

How Much Should You Charge for Welding per Hour [Download]

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...
What Personality Traits Are Needed for Welding?

What Personality Traits Are Needed for Welding?

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...
7 Most Common Steel Shapes and What They Work For

7 Most Common Steel Shapes and What They Work For

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...
How to Start a Mobile Welding Business – A Step by Step Plan

How to Start a Mobile Welding Business – A Step by Step Plan

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...
How to Stop Metal From Warping While Welding

How to Stop Metal From Warping While Welding

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...
5 Ways to Make Money Welding on the Side

5 Ways to Make Money Welding on the Side

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...
How to Set Wire Speed on a MIG Welder – A Helpful Guide

How to Set Wire Speed on a MIG Welder – A Helpful Guide

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...
How to Set Voltage on a MIG Welder – A Helpful Guide

How to Set Voltage on a MIG Welder – A Helpful Guide

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....
Why Do Welders Drink Milk – Myth or Fact

Why Do Welders Drink Milk – Myth or Fact

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...
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