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Building a Simple Firewood Rack: A Weekend Welding Project
Learning how to weld a firewood rack makes for the perfect second welding project. Certainly it’s bigger than flat plate…
Building a Welded Fire Pit: A Real Project From My Son’s 4H Shop
Some projects you build because you need them. Some you build because they’re good practice. And some come out of…
MIG vs. TIG vs. Stick Welding: Which Process Should You Learn First?
If you're new to welding, the first question you'll run into isn't how to weld — it's which kind of…
TIG Welding 101: Is It Right for You?
For most people looking at TIG welding for beginners, it’s the process that gets them excited and experienced welders protective.…
Welding Joint Types Explained: Butt, Lap, T-Joint, Corner, and Edge
Before you weld any two pieces of metal together, you need to know what type of joint you're making. Generally,…
What Metal Can You Weld? Mild Steel, Stainless, and Aluminum Basics
So, what metals can you weld? The short answer: most metals can be welded. However, the longer answer is that…
Understanding Shielding Gas: What to Buy and Why
Shielding gas is the part of MIG and TIG welding that beginners understand least and overthink most. In fact, the…
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First MIG Weld
I’ve been welding for a little over 10 years — the first five or so on Stick before I ever…
Welding Safety for Beginners: What to Know Before Your First Arc
Let's get one thing out of the way: welding is not especially dangerous if you do it right. People weld…
Flux Core vs. MIG Wire: Which to Run?
If you’ve been shopping for your first wire or looking at entry-level welders, you’ve almost certainly run into this question.…
Stick Welding 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Here's something you won't hear in a lot of beginner welding content: stick welding is older than your grandfather's tractor,…
Your First MIG Weld: Practice Project
Reading about welding and actually welding are two different things. At some point you have to put the gun in…