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What To Look For In An Angle Grinder + Our Top 5 Picks

To finish jobs with precision and style, every handyman needs to invest in a versatile, sturdy angle grinder. Useful for polishing, grinding, cutting and beveling edges with ease, this handheld power tool will quickly rise to the top of your list of favorites. Using interchangeable discs, the right angle grinder, also known as a side or disc grinder, will ensure that your projects and welds are smooth, shiny and precise.

Tips on How to Use an Angle Grinder

An angle grinder is one of the most important welding prep supplies a welder can have in a shop because grinders are versatile and extremely useful for quickly prepping or finishing welds. Whether you’re preparing metal before welding or finishing a weld by removing slag...

TIG Welding Tips: Find the Right Electrode

Choosing the right TIG welding electrode can be overwhelming when you learn that there are six different types of tungsten electrodes to choose from. There are even rare earth electrodes that you can toss into the mix at the Baker’s online store. Even if you know which

5 Reasons to Own a Stick Welder

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 great for anything from a household project, to a car repair, to a series of fabrication jobs.

 

How to Properly Prepare Metal for Welding

Properly preparing metal prior to welding is a very important step in the welding process.  If the metal you are welding is not properly cleaned you can compromise the integrity of the welds.  Properly cleaning the metal takes time but it is worth the effort

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How to Weld Your Own Futon

The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you want to show off your welding skills to your relatives who are visiting from out of town, why not consider welding something they can use while they visit? There are all kinds of great projects that

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Welding Projects – Shop Stool

No matter how tough you are, eventually you need to sit down. A welding stool can give you the perfect spot to sit and is a great addition to any welder’s work area or garage. This particular project takes around two hours and is rated