Explore a variety of welding-related topics that don’t quite fit into the main categories—but are just as valuable. From unique project ideas and industry news to creative applications, community stories, and beyond, this section is your go-to for all the extras that fuel inspiration and broaden your welding knowledge.
A stick welder not arcing can stop a project in its tracks, and I’ve faced that headache more than once in the shop. Everything looks ready—metal cleaned, rods lined up, machine buzzing—but instead of a smooth strike, the electrode just…
One of the biggest frustrations I’ve faced in the shop is pulling out a piece of steel, excited to start welding, only to find it covered in stubborn rust. Anyone who’s worked with filler rods, compared MIG vs TIG, or…
When you first look at an acetylene tank, it’s easy to assume it’s just a solid cylinder of compressed gas like an argon or CO₂ bottle. But any welder who’s spent time cutting steel plate, prepping joints for MIG vs…
One of the toughest challenges in the shop is bonding aluminum to steel—different metals, different expansion rates, and very different welding requirements. That’s why so many welders turn to JB Weld Aluminum to Steel for repairs when firing up a…
When you roll an acetylene cylinder into the shop, it’s easy to focus on things like joint prep, arc control, or whether MIG or TIG is the better choice for your stainless welding job. But tucked inside that cylinder is…
More than once I’ve been in the middle of a weld—metal cleaned, joints fitted tight, everything ready to go—only to squeeze the trigger and realize my welder isn’t feeding wire. It’s one of the most frustrating problems any MIG welder…
One winter evening in the shop, I mixed up a batch of JB Weld to patch a small crack in a steel bracket, thinking it would be solid in no time. Hours later, the bond was still soft, and I…
Back when I first struck an arc in a cramped garage corner, I thought my biggest challenge would be dialing in the right settings for different rods and metal thickness. But I learned the hard way that even perfect arc…
If you’re firing up a torch for gas welding, you’ve probably noticed that the flame you’re working with can make or break your weld. Understanding the types of gas welding flames and their applications is key to laying down strong,…