25 guides found
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…
Best Welding Hood Under $200: Reviewed and Ranked (2026)
A welding hood is the one piece of gear you absolutely cannot skip. The arc produces UV and infrared radiation…
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…
Welding Galvanized Steel Safely
Galvanized steel shows up constantly in farm and shop work. Gate panels, livestock panels, water troughs, trailer floors, agricultural buildings,…
How to Read a Weld Bead: Defects & Fixes
The weld bead is the most honest feedback you'll ever get. It doesn't soften the truth, it doesn't spare your…
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.…
How to Repair a Cracked Implement Frame
A cracked implement frame has a way of showing up at the worst possible time. It's never during a slow…
Home Welding Shop Setup on a Budget
There's a version of the home welding shop that shows up in magazines — the spotless garage with the powder-coated…
Best Stick Welder for Farm Use (2026)
A farm stick welder doesn't live a pampered life. It gets dragged out to the machine shed in January, run…
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…