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…
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…
Welding thin metal with an arc welder is one of those skills that’ll really test your patience — and your touch. I’ve burned through my fair share of sheet metal trying to get that perfect bead. The challenge with stick…