Home Welding Setup for Beginners
When I first started setting up my home welding setup, I thought grabbing a cheap machine and striking an arc would be enough — but the reality hit me quick. Between figuring out whether MIG or TIG was the better…
Oxy Acetylene Welding Pressure Settings Chart
Setting up an oxy-acetylene torch can feel tricky at first—get the pressures wrong and you’ll either end up with a noisy, unstable flame or a sooty mess that ruins your weld. That’s where an oxy-acetylene welding pressure settings chart becomes…
How to Convert a Gas MIG Welder to Gasless
First time I tried welding outside with my gas MIG welder. The wind kept blowing away the shielding gas, my arc control went out the window, and the welds were full of porosity. That’s when I realized I needed to…
How to Clean Galvanized Metal Before Painting
Whether you’re a DIYer fixing up a trailer, a hobbyist crafting a custom gate, or a pro welder prepping galvanized steel for a client, you’ve likely faced the challenge of painting over that shiny zinc coating. How to clean galvanized…
How Much Does MIG Welding Gas Cost?
Prices for shielding gas vary widely by region and supplier, so the smartest way to budget is to calculate your cost per cubic foot and multiply by the gas you’ll actually consume. This updated guide covers best-practice gas choices, current…
How to Choose the Right Tungsten Electrode Size
Struggling with arc stability on stainless sheet metal can be incredibly frustrating — no matter how careful you are with joint prep or filler rods, the welds can wander and overheat. Often, the culprit is the tungsten electrode. Choosing the…
What is Flux Core Welding Used For
I switched from MIG to flux core welding on a thick steel trailer frame—it was a game-changer but also a bit intimidating. Many welders, especially beginners, wonder what flux core welding is used for and when it’s better than MIG…
Can You Put Rustoleum Over Rust?
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve walked into the shop, ready to start a weld, only to find a piece of mild steel covered in rust. It’s a common frustration, whether you’re running MIG vs TIG, setting up…
Lincoln Welder Settings Chart
When I first got my hands on a Lincoln welder, I thought dialing in the right settings would be straightforward—but I quickly realized that voltage, amperage, wire feed speed, and metal thickness don’t always play nice together.…
How to Build a Custom Welding Table for Your Garag
I tried welding on a flimsy workbench that wobbled every time I struck an arc — and believe me, nothing kills your weld quality faster than chasing stability while trying to control your puddle. That’s when I realized a solid,…