Welding Stainless Steel: What’s Different and What You Need to Know
Stainless steel shows up in food processing equipment, livestock water systems, dairy equipment, exhaust systems, and any application where corrosion…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…