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
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
If you haven’t welded mild steel before or welded anything, mild steel is a great place to start. Compared to welding other metals such as Aluminium and stainless steel, mild steel can be quite forgiving, but that doesn’t mean that it’s going to be a walk in the park. Generally, mild steel is welded by … Continue Reading
If you’ve gotten interested in TIG welding lately, then you probably know that TIG welding is a complicated process to learn. However, it’s also gratifying, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll be creating beautiful metal workpieces in no time at all. Part of learning the process of TIG welding means you’ll need … Continue Reading