It’s a nightmare for any cast-iron machine owner to crack or break a vital cast component. It can mean thousands of dollars in replacement parts or hundreds of dollars for hiring a cast-iron welding specialist. Either option can be chosen, but if you know how to weld and are up for learning a new skill, […]
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Welding is a dangerously hot job. Though all tools are important, we believe that the most important ones are the items that every welder should have to keep themselves safe. We have listed the safety items that we believe are the most important, as well as other tools that are needed, in order of their […]
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When you start learning to weld, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available on the subject. It can be difficult to begin your welding journey without knowing about the different welding types that exist. Some are easier to learn, while others are quite difficult. While certain types of welding produce […]
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Pipeline welding requires high levels of skill as well as high-end equipment. Industrial pipelines can be located anywhere from the tundra to the desert. They’re usually many miles from cities and towns, which means you’ll need your own electricity. Most welders plug into existing outlets, but there are no outlets in the places where pipeline […]
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When you need to weld thinner metals together, a TIG or MIG welder won’t always do the trick. Sometimes, they can create too much heat and warp the metals you’re trying to weld. Instead, a spot welder creates a tiny weld by fusing the metals together with extreme heat from both sides. No filler material […]
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Welding is a highly-skilled trade, and it takes a lot of time, practice, and understanding to be proficient at. There’s a lot to learn, and many professional welders have months or years of specialized schooling under their belts to help them learn and understand the processes. Complicating matters are the numerous types of welding that […]
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When you’re just beginning with welding, your time should be spent on improving your welding skills, not messing with your eye protection. Unfortunately, many welding helmets are adorned with multiple dials, switches, and selectors, so you’ll have to learn what each of them does before you can safely use the mask. But no matter what, […]
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If you’ve been carrying your welding equipment back and forth from the job site by hand, you know what a hassle it can be. Face shield, gloves, apron, and other essentials are quite an armful. Keeping it organized is another story altogether. Luckily, we’ve put together five reviews of some popular welding bags that will […]
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You can’t hold your metal in place and weld it at the same time. Clamps won’t do the trick. They’re not reliable, don’t hold well, and won’t keep a proper angle. But welding magnets can act as a second, third, or even fourth set of hands to hold your work in exactly the right position. […]
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In these welding shirt reviews, we take a look at 10 of the best products on the market. The shirts featured here have been vetted on the grounds of several key considerations. How safe are they? Are they comfortable? Are they affordable? Unfortunately, the average consumer doesn’t get the chance to observe the true value […]
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