Adding an ornamental or decorative gate to your home or rural property can be a great visual addition to your home while also adding an extra layer of security. It doesn’t matter if you have pets or children, a gate is a great way to ensure that everyone is where they are supposed to be, … Continue Reading
One of the first things that any new welder learns is that whatever they’re welding, it should be grounded, and if you don’t have it grounded correctly, then your welding quality, your consumables, and your equipment will suffer in the long run. Most commonly, welders are ground by using a clamp that is made of … Continue Reading
If you are frequently welding, whether it be for work, for a hobby, or to repair a broken or damaged item for someone, there’s a good chance that sooner rather than later, you’re going to end up welding overhead or upside down. Unfortunately, we aren’t usually lucky about when and where a component or piece … Continue Reading
Current inflation does not spare shielding gases. So if the cost for welding materials becomes a topic in your welding shop, I compiled an overview about options you can explore to save shielding gas. Checklist for Shielding Gas savings: The following article will dive into a couple more details on this checklist and options. Why … Continue Reading
Porcelain is a material famous for its visual appeal, durability, and versatility. It is a kind of ceramic material made by heating constituent elements in a kiln at very high temperatures – 1,200 to 1,400 degrees F. These constituents often contain kaolin, also known as china clay. Porcelain is most commonly used for making tableware … Continue Reading
Learning how to tack weld is the foundation of becoming a great welder or fabricator. Not only that, but when you learn how to tack weld properly with a TIG, MIG, or stick welder, you’re going to make your life a whole lot easier, and your projects are going to come out much better for … Continue Reading
If you have broken your vise, putting a little too much strain on it, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Thousands of people have broken their favorite vise, and in the following article, we’re going to take a look at the steps needed to successfully repair your vise and get it back in action in no … Continue Reading
Stick welding, or SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), is easily one of the world’s most common and popular welding methods. In addition, the simplicity of stick welding often makes it a more accessible choice compared to either MIG or TIG welding. There are various reasons why stick welding is so popular, including price, ease of … Continue Reading
When you break a component or item that’s made using cast iron, it can be a nightmare to repair. Many a welder has been bought undone by a small repair job for a friend or family once they are presented with something made from cast iron. You’re usually full of confidence about any repair job … Continue Reading
While looking for some scrap metal to weld, a reader asked me if rebar can be welded. He had a good bit of unused rebar rods from a finished construction business. Therefore I wrote up some useful information on the topic. Rebar usually consists of a mild steel alloy, which is one of the most … Continue Reading