Over the years I’ve welded all sorts of stuff from regular mild steel, aluminum, and 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 start welding it. So what is the best way to weld…
Welders have many unique methods to get a job done. One method is welding upside down, also known as overhead welding. This method is sometimes necessary to get a good result. When you’re welding upside down or overhead you’ll want to keep the weld in front of you and slightly above eye height. This will…
Welding is a form of art that is overlooked by most people. It is still a rare skill set; the average person has little to no experience welding. Academies, community colleges, and technical institutions will all offer skills on how to perform different kinds of welds. Welding takes a great amount of precision and skill…
Welding is one of those things that has to be done right or they could break causing people to get hurt or even worse killed. Not every weld is this important but if it is you’ll be glad you knew what to look for by reading this article. So what makes a bad weld? Bad…
When I was first getting started as a welder I made a lot of mistakes. I made a lot of bad welds but I learned a lot and over time I improved my skills. Overall I found that there are seven things that make a great weld. Welding requires a clean surface, a good shielding…
In a recent article, I talked about welding on a car frame and what that all entails. However one of the most common things that welded on a car is the exhaust pipe. Whether it’s cracked or rusted fixing an exhaust pipe takes a specific process to fix it. So, what is the best way…
If you’re a welder at one point or another you’ve likely had to weld something that could be very dangerous. Welding a fuel tank is one of those things. Whether a gas or diesel tank can be very explosive is not done the right way. In order to weld a fuel tank, you need to…
Some tools have batteries, others have runtimes, and some overheat. Unless you are using a manual tool, not all tools can run forever. Eventually, like the humans who use them, they require a rest. Welders use intense heat to heat up and melt metal, and they have duty cycles to prevent the tools from overheating….
As someone who’s been welding for 20 years I’ve found the toughest metal to weld has been cast iron. Cast iron does not weld like any other normal mild steel, stainless steel, or even iron. Cast iron is a very hard and brittle metal and has to be welded in a very specific way or…
In a recent article, I discussed determining how much you should charge hourly for your welding business. This is just one way to price your services for your business; another is to charge the amount of welded inches. The question is, how many inches can a welder weld per day? Welders can average 100 to…