How to TIG Weld Without a Foot Pedal
Back when I started welding in tight spots on job sites, I didn’t always have the luxury of a full setup—no fancy machines, and definitely no foot pedal. The first time I had to TIG weld without a foot pedal,…
How to MIG Weld Thin Metal Without Burning Through
If you’ve ever tried to figure out how to MIG weld thin metal without burning through, you know it’s a tricky balance. I’ve been there and torch in hand, cursing a hole I accidentally burned through a sheet of 20-gauge…
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Welding?
I still remember the first time I laid down a bead on a piece of rusty mild steel—it sparked, popped, and looked awful. I didn’t realize then how much the advantages and disadvantages of welding would shape my approach, not…