Last updated: November 2026 · Reviewed by our shop team after hands-on testing in cold-weather conditions. Cold shops and dark garages are hard on your eyes. A slow-reacting lens or a helmet that fogs your view makes every weld harder,…
In this guide I share 12 practical, easy-to-follow welding tips for beginners that I teach in my video “12 Welding Tips for Beginners | Basic Welding Guide | Arc Welding Tips and Tricks.” Whether you are just starting with…
Getting the right stick welding amperage for metal thickness can be tricky — run too cold, and your rod sticks or the weld just sits on top; go too hot, and you’ll blow through the metal or lose control of…
Welding cast iron with flux core can be a real challenge, even for experienced welders. Cast iron doesn’t behave like mild steel — it’s brittle, loaded with carbon, and cracks easily if you don’t treat it right. Many welders crank…
Hearing about underwater welding for the first time can make it sound like something straight out of an action movie — welding torches blazing underwater while divers fix ships, oil rigs, or pipelines deep below the surface. But in reality,…
Welding on galvanized steel without removing the zinc coating is a mistake most of us only make once. The fumes are harsh, the puddle goes crazy, and the weld ends up full of porosity. That’s why learning how to remove…
How to Become a Nuclear Welder What’s in This Article What Is a Nuclear Welder? Why Choose a Career as a Nuclear Welder? Education and Training Paths to Get Started in Nuclear Welding Essential Skills Every Nuclear Welder Must Master…
First time I tried to fix a cracked steel bracket with JB Weld instead of firing up the welder. I wasn’t sure how strong that stuff really was — could it actually hold weight like a real weld? That’s a…
How Much Does a Nuclear Welder Make? What’s in This Article What Is a Nuclear Welder? Nuclear Welder Salary Breakdown Salary by Experience Level Salary by Location in the USA Factors Affecting Nuclear Welder Pay How to Become a Nuclear…
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…