This hands-on Hobart Handler 140 review features a welder I purchased three years ago. My research found this MIG welder popular with DIY’ers tackling the same light welding tasks I do: home and business maintenance repairs, auto body work and just creating stuff in the garage. I like that it has an excellent reputation going […]
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Designed to self-extinguish hot sparks, the best welding shirts protect and provide peace of mind from stray sparks that may sneak past welding helmets, jackets, and leathers. The best shirts for welding can keep you warm in cold weather, or even release trapped heat, so you’re more comfortable in summer when things get extra hot. […]
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Why the Best Welder for Beginners is a MIG Welder The best welder for beginners is a true MIG welding machine capable of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) using a shielding gas. Plus, you can use it for flux cored welding without gas. The MIG welding process is easier to learn than any other welding […]
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Running out of MIG gas in the middle of a project is a problem most welders will eventually face. Since many of us also have a tank of pure Argon on hand for other types of welding, would MIG welding with 100% Argon on mild steel allow you to finish your project without a trip to the […]
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It might surprise you how much welding helmet lights can improve your welding experience. If you frequently need to lift your hood to position the torch, or have trouble making a straight weld that tracks the joint, installing a welding helmet led light kit is a real game-changer. This quick and simple upgrade improves your […]
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You’ve heard the horror stories about MIG welding aluminum without a spool gun—but you’re still thinking of giving it a try. I get it. Spool guns are expensive and have drawbacks. It’s no secret that aluminum welding is tricky even if you’re using a $250 spool gun. But if you’re up for the challenge—and have […]
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Trying to weld under dim lighting increases your odds of injury and making terrible welds. It’s just not worth the risk when it’s so easy to remedy this problem. I’ve narrowed the choices of best work light for welding down to the top ten. The options include task area lighting, along with some general lighting […]
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If you’re new to welding, you might be thinking about using discarded items in smaller projects.
After all, if you keep it simple, you can build your skills and confidence gradually, and using scrap keeps your costs down. If you want to test your welding skills and learn more, here are some great suggestions for small welding projects from scrap metal.
It’s easy to overlook the role MIG welding gas plays in creating a solid weld. With auto-feeding filler wire and shielding gas, MIG welders are designed to make clean and reliable welds with the pull of the trigger. When learning to weld, I rarely thought about shielding gas. That is, until the first time I […]
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Here are some great Christmas welding project ideas for gifts and decor for the holidays.
Many of these are pretty simple and can be done in a day or two. They make great presents, too!