I’ve always been curious about nuclear welders — the pros working on power plants, submarines, and reactors, laying down flawless beads on some of the trickiest metals out there. It naturally makes you wonder: how much does a nuclear welder…
There’s nothing more frustrating than pulling out a piece of metal for a project only to find it covered in that stubborn green corrosion. I’ve been there — ready to lay a clean bead with my MIG or TIG, only…
Wondering how much a certified welder makes an hour is totally normal — it’s one of the first things most welders think about when planning their career. Pay can vary depending on whether you’re running MIG, TIG, or stick welding,…
The MIG welding wire speed and voltage chart can be a real game-changer once you know how to use it — but it’s also one of the biggest sources of confusion for many welders. I’ve spent plenty of time chasing…
Dialing in the right Flux Core MIG welding settings can be one of the biggest challenges in the shop. You tweak the wire feed speed, adjust the voltage, and still end up with too much spatter, weak penetration, or even…
Welding brass with TIG is one of those jobs that looks simple until you strike an arc — then things get interesting fast. Between the high heat conductivity, zinc fumes, and that constant battle to keep the puddle under control,…
Learning dual shield flux core welding was a game-changer in the shop. Unlike regular flux core, this process combines flux-cored wire with an external shielding gas, giving welds extra protection and strength. When I first tried it, I realized how…
Welding underwater sounds like something out of a movie, but it’s very real — and the deep sea underwater welder salary can be eye-opening. Unlike the shop back home, you’re not just thinking about arc control, joint prep, or filler…
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…
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…