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Can You MIG Weld in the Wind?
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Can You MIG Weld in the Wind?

ByChris Holdheide August 27, 2020

Welding can take place in any number of locations and environments. You may be welding in a workspace booth, in a small or tight space, in an open area, or even outdoors. As a welder, you must be prepared to deal with the circumstances at hand no matter what they may be. When it comes…

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How Thick of Metal Can You MIG Weld?
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How Thick of Metal Can You MIG Weld?

ByChris Holdheide June 14, 2023

One thing I’ve learned quite well throughout my welding years is that every type of welding has its limitation. MIG welding is one that I use quite often but of course, it’s best for certain types of metals, particularly certain thicknesses. It’s important to keep in mind the functionality and capabilities of your tools so…

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What is the Best Way to Weld Thin Metal?
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What is the Best Way to Weld Thin Metal?

ByChris Holdheide May 6, 2020

I’ve always found thin metal to be challenging to work with. It seems as though it’s the hardest to get to cooperate, to an extent. Of course, thin metal can be weak although it’s not usually brittle. The thinness and the contents of the metal often are the challenge and I have to prepare myself…

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Can You Weld Over Painted Metal?
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Can You Weld Over Painted Metal?

ByChris Holdheide June 14, 2023

Oh, boy, that’s a really great-looking paint job! The problem is, I now have to weld that beautiful piece. The painted layers just won’t do, or will it? There are a lot of variables in welding, including a lot of processes to be familiar with. So can you weld over painted metal? Yes, it is…

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How Do You Prepare Metal for Welding?
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How Do You Prepare Metal for Welding?

ByChris Holdheide May 3, 2020

You’re all psyched up for a welding job. Maybe it’s your first one or maybe you’re a seasoned welder and you’re just really excited for the upcoming job. You grab your gear and your tools and you hit the road to your welding location. When you arrive, the piece you are going to be welding…

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What is the Easiest and Hardest Metals to Weld?
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What is the Easiest and Hardest Metals to Weld?

ByChris Holdheide June 14, 2023

In the welding industry, you quickly learn that there are numerous types of metals. There are some metals I will never work with and some metals I work with all the time. The metal you work with might also vary based on the type of welding you are doing. So what are the easiest and…

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When Is It Too Cold to Weld?
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When Is It Too Cold to Weld?

ByChris Holdheide February 17, 2022

A lot of professional welders have to work every month of the year – even the cold ones. Your clients rely on you to get the job done no matter how cold it is. But, when is it too cold to weld? Metal below freezing temperatures can cause the weld not to penetrate the base…

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How to Strike an Arc with a MIG Welder – 2 Simple Methods
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How to Strike an Arc with a MIG Welder – 2 Simple Methods

ByChris Holdheide April 23, 2020

I can remember the first time I switched on a welder and picked up the welding gun to make my first weld. My hands shook as I pointed the nozzle down towards the metal and then I slowly squeezed the trigger. Suddenly a sharp blast of sparks exploded from the end of the welding gun…

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Can You Mig Weld Aluminum Without a Spool Gun
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Can You Mig Weld Aluminum Without a Spool Gun

ByChris Holdheide April 22, 2020

In my early days of being a welder, I was always curious about different ways I could weld things together. Aluminum was no exception to that rule and after a little bit of tinkering around, I was able to use a MIG welder to weld aluminum together. Can you MIG weld aluminum without a spool…

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Should You Weld Up or Down – Which Will Penetrate the Best
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Should You Weld Up or Down – Which Will Penetrate the Best

ByChris Holdheide April 17, 2020

One thing I learned early on as a welder is that you almost never weld in the same position. One moment you might be welding flat the next you could be doing a vertical down. It’s these vertical welds that can be a bit tricky if you don’t do them right. So should you weld…

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