My Fillet Weld Size Rule of Thumb
Getting the fillet weld size right has always been one of those “tricky but essential” parts of welding for me. Early on, I often guessed at bead size when joining two pieces of metal, only to end up with joints…
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Welding 22 Gauge Steel with Flux Core Wire
Welding 22-gauge steel with flux core is one of those jobs that’ll test your patience and your skill. I’ve burned through more thin sheet metal than I care to admit when I first started working on car panels and light-gauge…
Small Welding Projects to Make Money
Turning welding skills into extra cash started for me with a few small welding projects to make money in my garage. At first, it was tough figuring out what people actually wanted — some projects needed precise joint prep, careful…
How to Weld Thin Metal with Arc Welder
Welding thin metal with an arc welder is one of those skills that’ll really test your patience — and your touch. I’ve burned through my fair share of sheet metal trying to get that perfect bead. The challenge with stick…
How Strong Is JB Weld on Aluminum?
I remember working on a small aluminum repair once — a cracked bracket that would’ve been a hassle to TIG weld cleanly. I didn’t want to drag out the welder for such a small job, so I reached for JB…
How Much Does a Stick Welder Make? Real Earnings
How Much Does a Stick Welder Make? What’s in This Article What Is Stick Welding and Why Does It Pay Well? Average Stick Welder Salary in the US Stick Welder Salaries by State How Much Do Entry-Level Stick Welders Make?…
What Causes Worm Tracks in Flux Core Welding?
There’s nothing more frustrating than running a flux core weld and seeing those annoying little squiggles — the infamous worm tracks — appear across the bead. I used to blame the wire, then the metal, then my technique, until I…
How to Use Rust-Oleum on Rusted Metal: A Welder’s Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve ever tried to clean up a rusted piece of metal for a project, you know how stubborn it can be. You scrub, sand, maybe even hit it with a grinder, and somehow the rust still comes back.…
How to TIG Weld Different Thickness Metals
Getting the hang of TIG welding different thickness metals took me some time — and a few burned-through edges along the way. TIG gives beautiful, clean welds, but it’s also less forgiving when you’re jumping between thin sheet metal and…
Strongest Glue for Plastic on Wood: Tested Options That Hold
Ever tried to fix something where plastic meets wood and found every glue you use either peels off or turns gummy after a few days? In the shop, whether I’m working on a custom fabrication project, repairing tool handles, or…