My Flux Core MIG Welding Settings Chart

My Flux Core MIG Welding Settings Chart

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…

What Is Dual Shield Flux Core Welding?

What Is Dual Shield Flux Core Welding

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…

My Fillet Weld Size Rule of Thumb

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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 Wire

Welding 22 Gauge Steel with Flux Core Wire

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…

Small Welding Projects to Make Money

Small Welding Projects to Make Money

Turning welding skills into extra cash started for me with a few small welding projects to make money in my garage. At first, it was tough figuring out what people actually wanted — some projects needed precise joint prep, careful…