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Weld My World

  • Fillet Brazing of a Steel Bike Frame
    Gregrey Patrisso

    Steel Bike Frame Welding & Fabrication - Is this a lost art?

    In the world of cycling, bike frames made of carbon fiber have taken over the industry due to their light weight and stiffness. While the whole industry seemingly turned their focus to optimizing the carbon fiber build, did they subsequently abandon generations of steel frame-builders and the craft that they perfected?
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  • TIG Welder choosing the correct tungsten
    Gregrey Patrisso

    Which Tungsten Should I Use? Try Blue Demon's Combo Pack!

    Choosing tungsten can be tricky. Tungsten performance relies on a couple different things including whether you are running AC or DC, your amperage, and how you start the arc (i.e. scratch start, high freq, etc), but luckily Blue Demon came in to save the day with their "Tungsten Combo Pack".

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  • What the Furick!
    Marta Klemz

    What the Furick!

    We love supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs with innovative quality products, and Professional Motorsport Fabricator Michael Furick, has a product line worth checking out! The entire line is engineered and machined right in North Carolina. Furick is a private label TIG welding cup line with both clear and ceramic options. All Furick TIG cups are hand made in the United States from laboratory-grade borosilicate glass.

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  • Simple Welding Project for Quarantine
    Gregrey Patrisso

    Quarantine Project - Simple Angle Iron Shelf

    If you are needing a simple project to pass some time and make quarantine a little less dull, try out this simple angle iron shelf project. It is a simple shelf that is useful and looks great! Also, if you are a beginner welder, this should be simple enough to allow you to get your feet wet and make something really nice.
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  • ESAB Miniarc Rogue
    Marta Klemz

    The Rule-Defying MiniArc Rogue ES 180i

    ESAB knows all about putting big power into small packages. The new Miniarc Rogue ES 180i is no exception. Stick and TIG weld up to 1/2" material, 180 amps of power and less than 20lbs. In the video below, Andrew goes over the specs, what is included, and welds with both 7018 and 6010. 
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  • High Respiratory Protection PAPR with Face Shield from Optrel
    Marta Klemz

    Optrel e3000X PAPR with Clearmaxx Face Shield has Arrived

    Baker's is excited to announce the next level PAPR solution from Optrel. Possibilities are endless with the Clearmaxx Face Shield e3000X PAPR combination. Unlimited clear view of your workspace, filtered and clean air with adjustable air distribution makes the Clearmaxx PAPR a unique face and respiratory system.
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