How to Notch Tubing for Roll Cage and Chassis Welding
Learn the essential techniques for notching tubing in roll cage and chassis welding to achieve perfect joints; your welding success begins here.
Category Automotive Welding Guide
Your complete guide to automotive welding with Ryan Mitchell — a 38-year-old professional welder with 17+ years of real-world experience in collision repair, custom fabrication, and classic car restoration.
In this category, Ryan breaks down everything you need to know: MIG, TIG, spot, stick, and resistance welding techniques, weld joints and types, common defects (porosity, undercut, burn-through, etc.), troubleshooting tips, welding parameters, materials, and all the essential terms every auto tech and DIYer should master.
Whether you’re repairing a daily driver, building a custom chassis, or restoring a vintage muscle car, you’ll find clear, practical, shop-floor advice designed to help you weld stronger, smarter, and safer.
New articles added regularly. Start learning today and take your automotive welding skills to the next level.
How to Set Wire Feed Speed for MIG Welding Sheet Metal
Knowing how to set the wire feed speed for MIG welding can transform your results; discover the essential tips to achieve perfect welds.
How to Weld Auto Body Panels Step by Step
Step into the world of auto body repairs and learn the essential techniques for welding panels flawlessly; your vehicle will thank you for it.
How to Set Up a Proper Welding Ground on a Car
Find out how to establish a solid welding ground on your car for optimal results, ensuring you don’t miss these essential steps!
How to Measure and Mark Sheet Metal Before Cutting
Know the exact tools and tricks for measuring and marking sheet metal before cutting—so you avoid costly mistakes and get cleaner, truer results.
How to Weld an O2 Sensor Bung Into an Exhaust Pipe
Join the right bung and weld it in cleanly, but one wrong angle can ruin your O2 reading—discover the key details next.
How to Make Pie Cuts for Custom Exhaust Tubing
Find out how to create precise pie cuts for custom exhaust tubing, and unlock essential techniques for flawless results you'll want to master.
How to Make a Floor Pan Patch From Sheet Metal
Once you know how to make a floor pan patch from sheet metal, the trickiest step is avoiding warping—discover the method that makes it fit right.
How to Make a Custom Patch Panel From Sheet Metal
Keen to learn how to make a custom patch panel from sheet metal? Discover the tools, cuts, and shaping tricks that make the repair fit perfectly.
How to Maintain Your Welding Gloves for Longer Use
Brush off grime, clean gently, and condition wisely to extend your welding gloves’ life—discover the simple care habits that prevent costly wear.