Welding is a dangerous hobby or occupation, and anyone involved knows that. I remember watching my father weld many times when I was young, and he would...

Considerations of shielding gases are limited by the cost of the gas and equipment, as well as the location of the welding. Argon is more costly, so...

Every welder knows that they need to have a welding helmet. A popular kind of welding helmet is the auto darkening helmet, and many welders believe they...

Some people don’t need an excuse to go out and buy a new tool. Others can’t justify it until there’s a project large enough to warrant it....

A welding power supply, logically, is a device that supplies electric power for welding purposes. Options for welding power sources are ample. Power sources may be a...

Women welders face many challenges. They face the stigma that being a welder and a woman is impossible. They sometimes face obstacles in the workplace when people...

Tragedy struck the welding community when an explosion occurred in the Louisville, KY plant of Carbide Industries LLC (CI), the leading supplier of the calcium carbide. Two workers...

If you have the advantage of designing your welding shop before anything is in it – you’ll be able to design a smooth-running, functional, and efficient place....

Whether you are a full-time, professional welder or weld occasionally for a hobby project – a helmet, like your welding gloves, is one of the most important...

  It is easy to overlook the seemingly easy-to-use plasma cutter. Before you take your new plasma cutter out of the box and go to work, read...

When you’re shopping for welding equipment, consider buying used welding equipment.  Buying used equipment is a great money-saving alternative to spending a ton of money on brand new...

You know those little ceramic inserts used for scarfing the OD upset seam of tube after its welded, why don’t they last? Why do they break after...

Storing your welding tools and equipment is very important in maintaining their functionality and prolonging the life of your gear.  With proper storage your tanks and other...

Welding helmets or hoods come in all shapes and sizes, and they're one of the most important of a welder's tools. Firstly, you want a welding helmet...

In the field I've seen guys throwing 50lb. rod cans from a truck onto the ground, torching cans open, beating the wrong end open with a chipping...

Check out these exciting technologies in welding accessories and welding apparel from Miller Electric… Miller Wireless Foot and Hand Controls New Wireless Foot and Hand Controls allow...

If you’re on a budget, you may not have the money to buy a brand new welding machine. You can buy a used welding machine if it...

When it comes to shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), no matter the project, electrode selection is one of the most important things to consider.  There are several...

So you want to own your own welding machine.  There are a few things you should take into consideration when shopping for one.  First of all, what...

Every profession has its toolbox. Some are figurative toolboxes full of intangible skills and others are actual toolboxes full of real tools. While skilled welders possess experience,...

Any welder should know that in regards to importance, right up there with the actual welder itself is the welding helmet.  Just like you wouldn’t go into...

One of the most fundamental pieces of equipment you will need to get before you even think about that torch, is of course your welding helmet.  A...

While purchasing a good helmet is said to be the most important thing you can do to protect yourself while welding, it is your gloves that will...

Selecting and Welding Helmet Choosing the right welding helmet is arguably the most important thing you can do to increase your comfort, improve your productivity and result...