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…
I remember working on a small aluminum repair once — a cracked bracket that would’ve been a hassle to TIG weld cleanly. I didn’t want to drag out the welder for such a small job, so I reached for JB…
If you’re grinding away at a day job and wondering if a career in welding could put more cash in your pocket, I’ve been right where you are. Back in my early days, fresh out of a community college welding…
There’s nothing more frustrating than running a flux core weld and seeing those annoying little squiggles — the infamous worm tracks — appear across the bead. I used to blame the wire, then the metal, then my technique, until I…
If you’ve ever tried to clean up a rusted piece of metal for a project, you know how stubborn that stuff can be. You scrub, sand, maybe even hit it with a grinder — and somehow, the rust still comes…