If you are considering becoming a welder, training will be the most important factor in determining the type of welding career you settle into. But training in the most recent welding technologies comes at a price. How much will welding school cost you? Most welding training schools cost between $3,000 and $20,000, with the average … Read More
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 gas supplier?
Or, is it possible to MIG weld with Argon alone, and get by with using 100% Argon welding gas for all your MIG and TIG work?
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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!
Guide to Welding Joint Types and Parts For welders first getting a handle on weld joint design—how pieces of metal are put together or aligned with each other for welding—it’s important to address welded joint concepts separately from the weld. This article will get you up to speed on the main welding joint types and … Read More
Every year we look forward to decorating our homes for the fun Halloween holiday. But what if you could make some of your own Halloween decorations with your welder? Well, you can. If you need some ideas or instructions to create your projects, look no further. Here you’ll find some of the coolest Halloween welding projects that you make yourself.
Interested in silverware welding projects? Looking to get started and wondering how to weld silverware? We’ve got it covered. In this article you’ll find step-by-step instruction and inspiration. Ideas to create home decor, garden art, sculptures and more using cutlery can all be found here.
Ever wonder why some welders prefer MIG welding with 100% CO2 shielding gas instead of using a blend of argon and CO2 that’s designed for MIG? Used to shield the weld from contamination, CO2 is plain-old carbon dioxide. It’s the same stuff used to extinguish fires, carbonate your beer and soda, and keep them cold. … Read More