If you’re a welder or shopping for someone who is a welder, you’re probably looking for that one gift you can get for Christmas that will get them all fired up and excited. As a welder, I always seek those unique and interesting things. In this guide, I will not share the same old stuff…
Welding requires specialized tools that can withstand heat, sparks, spatter, and slag. While any tape measure can work, a durable one designed for harsh conditions is recommended. Here are my top 3 picks for welding tape measures, followed by detailed reviews, pros & cons, and a buyer’s guide to help you choose the right one…
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…
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…
Whether you’re a beginning welder or an experienced one, you know that welding can be a messy job. I know from experience that anti-spatter sprays and tip dips don’t always solve all of your problems. You have to be prepared to clean things up, sometimes the cleaning is even done before welding. Here is where…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….