Alexander Berk 
It’s one of the most common problems encountered while welding: You’re moving along, laying down a nice, straight bead, everything’s going smoothly, and then you notice your work doesn’t lay flat on the workbench anymore. It’s warped. It happens to the best of us. There are ways to fix that, but the best technique is … Continue Reading
You’ve bought a TIG welder. You’ve practiced making beads. You’ve put together a welder cart, a welding table, and a rack for scrap metal. Once you have a little TIG welding experience, it’s time to make some projects to sell. What kind of things can you weld up for sale? There are lots of TIG … Continue Reading
TIG welding makes a bead with a rippled, “stack of dimes” appearance that is very attractive. For this reason, TIG welds are often called for when the appearance of the weld is important. One of the most significant difficulties in getting an attractive TIG weld is finishing the bead. The last bit of the weld … Continue Reading
Welding is a trade that requires no college degree but pays better than many jobs that do. Essentially, there are two methods that a welder must master in order to establish himself in the field – TIG and MIG welding. So, should you learn TIG or MIG welding first? You should learn MIG welding before … Continue Reading
Cleaning aluminum before welding is a vital step in preparing the metal to prevent corrosion and other problems. So how do you clean aluminum before welding? This preparation step contains two major steps: Degrease the aluminum so that no residual contaminants or moisture remains. This process removes substances from the surface of the aluminum that … Continue Reading
When TIG welding aluminum, alternating current (or “AC”) is almost always used. Alternating current has a scrubbing effect on the surface, breaking up oxides that limit weld quality. However, it is possible to TIG weld aluminum with direct current (also called “DC”). Sometimes, DC is a better choice to TIG weld aluminum. How and when … Continue Reading
If you’re looking to get started with welding, then know that you’ll be experiencing one of the most creative and artistic metalworking hobbies around. Welding is intrinsically rewarding and provides you with the ability to make a bevy of artistic creations. However, whenever you are welding, you’ll need to be aware of some standard safety … Continue Reading
TIG welding is an excellent method for joining metal, and it can make beautiful welds. However, if you aren’t careful, you can get pinholes in the bead from TIG welding. How to stop pinholes when TIG welding? The best way to prevent pinholes when TIG welding is to avoid some of the common causes of … Continue Reading
This process is also known as fusion welding or autogenous welding. With any technology as versatile as TIG welding—“there’s a time and a place for everything” is a pretty safe rule of thumb. However, most TIG pros agree that when it comes to skipping filler rod, it’s more important to know when you can and … Continue Reading
Have you found yourself looking for a good quality welder? Then you undoubtedly found yourself wondering why TIG welders are more expensive than other welders, and what on Earth they could have that other welders do not. So, why are TIG welders so expensive? It boils down to quality. TIG welders are of higher quality … Continue Reading