Welding Gear Heat Ratings: What the Numbers Mean
Discover the significance of welding gear heat ratings and learn how to choose the right protection for your safety in extreme environments.
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 Weld an Engine Bay Crossmember
Secure your engine bay fit with a welded crossmember, but discover the critical alignment checks that could save your swap from costly mistakes.
How to Prevent Welding Sparks From Starting a Fire
Avoid fire hazards while welding by implementing vital safety measures—discover essential tips to keep your workspace secure and prevent sparks from igniting.
How to Weld a Rear Axle Housing
Careful steps can make or break a rear axle housing weld, and the right technique helps prevent costly warpage and alignment issues.
Which Fire Extinguisher Type to Keep in a Welding Shop
How do you choose the right fire extinguisher for your welding shop? Discover essential tips to ensure your workspace stays safe.
How to Re-Weld Hood Hinges on a Car
Careful re-welding can restore hood hinge strength, but one hidden misalignment could cause bigger problems—here’s how to catch it before you start.
How to Weld Firewall Patches on an Automotive Firewall
K**eep your firewall repair tight and rust-free with a patching method that prevents warping, seals out moisture, and reveals the finishing details ahead.
Metal Fume Fever From Welding: Causes and How to Avoid It
Be aware of metal fume fever from welding—its symptoms can be alarming, but understanding prevention can keep you safe. Discover vital information now.
How to Weld a Trunk Floor on a Classic Car
Precise trunk floor welding on a classic car starts with prep and fitment, but the real tricks for a clean, rust-free repair come next.
Hexavalent Chromium in Welding Fumes: What You Should Know
Discover the dangers of hexavalent chromium in welding fumes and learn essential strategies to protect your health in the workplace.