As any welder knows, welding can be an excellent career. It has a lot of opportunities for advancement and a welder can work just about anywhere they...

There are many different methods used to weld PVC or other types of plastics in use today.  Not all of these methods can be used on the...

There have been many advances in welding in recent years. One of the numerous advances has led to the development of underwater welding. In fact, there are...

Welding just doesn’t have to be about fixing cars or working on buildings.  There are many ways that it can be put to use for fun projects...

Though some might consider it to be a bit archaic, the art of ARC welding is alive and well for those who still yearn to take it...

Welding is without a doubt one of the most popular hobbies out there, and you might be ready to jump right in, but before you do so...

Welding titanium is not as hard as many welders think it is.  But there are some small differences where experience and skill come into play.  The process...

Thermoplastics that can be softened or shaped by heat are weldable. The electric hot air/gas welder has made it possible for even inexperienced users to “get the...

Oxy acetylene welding is a type of welding that uses fuel gas and oxygen to do the welding.  This type of welding is actually one of the...

As a replacement for the archaic stick welding method, MIG welding is without a doubt one of the most efficient welding forms in the industry, and it...

Welding on your own, that is without an instructor over your back and in your ear, is the ultimate goal for any budding welder – just don’t...

If you're like many people today, looking for a new career path may not just be an idea but a necessity.  With the closing of many companies...

Laser beam welding (LBW) is a technique in which multiple layers of metal can be joined using a laser.  The precision of the laser allows for narrow,...

Pipe welding is one of the simplest techniques to learn and practice.  Although it is a simple and easy process, it has become one of the most...

Orbital welding is a process that has been in use for over 50 years.  Orbital welding is a specialized field that requires special training and experience.  It...

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...

With technology always advancing, developments in the welding world are coming faster and faster.  With the introduction of micro TIG welding, it is now possible for welders...

There are many different metals used in welding, however, we are going to be focusing on cast iron and its many uses.  Cast iron is a very...

Many welders have expressed an interest in underwater welding.  Underwater welding uses a type of shielded metal arc welding, where you have to use a waterproof electrode. ...

The Tungsten electrode is the element most commonly ignored by manufacturing organizations, whether in manual or automatic welding, and is the area where manufacturing organizations and individuals...

I’m the “by-the-book” type of person. I fully read the manual to any new product I purchase before I even power it on – very true. The...

When you think of welding, MIG welding is probably what comes to mind.  MIG stands for metal inert gas.  It’s also referred to GMAW or gas metal...

Andy Fogarty, The At Home Welder, made a huge welding mistake on a custom iron railing. Now, here is where being prepared on the field comes in...