In the process of welding there are many factors that can affect the quality of the welds being created.  These factors include the power source being used,...

When it comes right down to it, the strength, longevity and overall integrity of a weld depends largely upon the filler metal. Failing to select the right...

Industrial welding ovens can be used as preheating ovens or for post-heating. They are used by welders and fabricators to heat-treat weldments or metallic parts. Commonly heated...

MIG welders are regularly among the top sellers at Baker’s Gas and Welding because they are easy to use and create clean, strong welds. MIG welders are...

It's the beginning of a new year. If you haven't yet started gathering your 2011 tax information, you better get started! Whether an independent, freelance, or contract...

If you’re in the process of learning to weld and are almost finished with your training, you will soon need to decide which type of welding machine...

Consumable Electrode Rods drive the Stick Welding process – these skinny little stick-like rods are the real power behind the most versatile, portable and effective welding process.

A new welding machine makes a great gift for the aspiring craftsman, do-it-yourself handyman, car hobbyist, or farmer who needs a simple way to make repairs. Though...

Welding machines are something that every welder is familiar with.  They provide the power and control for the welding torches used by the welder.  The torches are...

When you need to create high quality welds or join two pieces of thin metal together, a TIG welder is often your best choice. TIG welders can...

This month Baker’s is offering a series of promotions for Tillman work and welding gloves. These high quality leather gloves are some of the bestselling products year...

If you’re looking into a new MIG welder, you’re in good company. MIG welders are one of the top selling products at the Baker’s Gas and Welding...

Remember in the old days when Sears advertised their Craftsman Tools as the “the right tools for the job!” A typical marketing ploy for sure (not that...

Welders in the market for a MIG welder will have quite a lot of information to read through. You want a machine that can handle all of...

  Lincoln Electric is a very popular company in the welding industry. They supply the equipment and consumables needed for welders around the world to do their...

Have you ever considered starting your own welding business? Like any business it is not an easy thing to do. In fact, it is a very risky...

In the simplest sense of the word, gas cylinders are pressurized vessels used to store gas above atmospheric pressure. Bottled gases or cylinder gases are most commonly...

“If you can only afford one welder, it really needs to be a MIG.” That is how Gearz host Stacey David ends his tutorial on MIG welders....

Safety is an important concern for any welder. A welding helmet protects you from burns and from the light of the welding arc, which can cause damage...

The manufacturing industry has seen the challenge to stay profitable despite a weakened economy and a decline in skilled workforce (especially welders). Many companies are turning to...

The best welding gloves combine flexibility, durability, and heat resistance, with certain designs specializing in one of these over another depending on the project. Naturally a thicker...

Arc welding can often be a wasteful and inefficient process. Electrodes are not consumed in a productive manner, and welds can be flawed due to excessive spatter...

Baker’s Gas has a great selection of Miller Welding Helmets currently on sale and they are offering free shipping on all qualifying orders. Miller Welding Helmets lead...

One of the biggest dilemmas any welding shop faces is whether to rent or buy their equipment. Renting has benefits for many but buying can be cheaper...