It has been said that half the battle is having the right tool for the job. If you’ve ever dealt with the frustration of a poorly functioning welder or one that wasn’t suited for your needs, then you’ll probably feel that there is some truth to this statement. How thick of metal can your welder […]
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Searching for the best welder for aluminum? Aluminum is much trickier than steel alloys for the welder. With higher conductivity and lower point of melting, improper welding can result in many burns through. To choose the best welding method for aluminum, you need to consider many things. Starting from the materials used in the production […]
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When you have a welding problem, and no else can help, and if you can find it, maybe you can buy the best 120V welder. The problem with welders, however, is not in finding them – that’s the easy part. The problem is that there are so many options to choose from that narrowing them […]
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110-volt welders are handy machines for doing basic welding work with light to medium gauge metal sections. They’re not as common to find, and it’s much harder to find brands that make them well enough to provide consistent quality welds. But when you do, they’re a valuable machine to consider and incomparable in the right […]
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Since the invention of the MIG welder in the early nineteenth century, they have developed into the most sought after and widely-used welding machines. They are by far the easiest to use, and while they don’t make the most attractive welds like TIG machines, they speed up complex jobs to make fabrication more affordable. Due […]
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As TIG welding is the most complicated process in fabrication, you want to have good insight into choosing the right machine for your projects. There are plenty of machines to choose from online, and most of them will sell themselves well. But how do you really know what they’re like? It’s simple! Search through hundreds […]
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You are deeply immersed in a welding project when suddenly, there’s a blinding, burning light. The feeling of hot sand filling your eye sockets creates a pain that is so intense, you’re on the verge of clawing your eyes out. This is called arc flash, and if you’ve never heard of it, then you may […]
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