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One of the benefits of offering some of the best prices on welding machines and welding gear at Baker’s Gas and Welding is that customers ask lots of good questions in order to make the best possible purchase.

MIG welding offers the convenience and speed of a feeder that guides the metal wire right into your puddle, but keeping your weld free from contaminants will determine the strength and appearance of your weld. 

If you’re getting started with MIG welding or looking to upgrade your machine, now is the time to check out the great deals on MIG welders at Baker’s Gas and Welding. The prices are the most competitive you can find online, and almost every machine...

While it’s always appealing to pick a simple welding project that offers a quick win for the weekend, the coming winter is the perfect time to start a bigger, heavy-duty welding project that stretches over a few months. While it rains or snows outside, you...

During the holiday season there will be many welders picking up new welding machines and welding supplies for their shops and home welding projects, but if you’re new to welding, you need to spend some time making sure your welder is safe to use

Today’s guest post is by Ben Romenesko of Miller Electric. I hear it often from the people purchasing their first MIG welder: “Do I really need to run gas with that?” The answer to that question really boils down to the application that the welder

Buying a welder is just the start of what you need in order to start welding. Besides picking up welding safety gear and welding supplies, you’ll also need to set up a welding shop at home that is safe and convenient. While you could buy...

Black Stallion welding gloves are known for their rugged durability and high performance on the job site. They are also some of the most popular welding gloves at Baker’s Gas and Welding. Reviewers share that they make repeat purchases and recommend these gloves for welding...

From the fanciful and fun to the practical and user-friendly, art welding projects provide an excellent change of pace to your welding projects and can also provide a great opportunity to learn a new welding skill. In addition, an art welding project gives you a...

With all of the MIG welders on sale at Baker’s Gas and Welding this Spring, now is the perfect time to learn about MIG welding machines, how to set up your MIG welder in the garage, and strike an arc.

MIG welding gloves are an essential welding supply that will help you get done any welding project in your shop. Welding gloves protect your hands from sparks and harmful UV rays that are emitted when you weld. Welding gloves are one of the less expensive...

Today’s guest post is by Ben Romenesko of Miller Electric. What comes to mind when you see something made of aluminum that needs to be repaired? Is your reaction one of hesitation — “Oh this is going to be a tough one to get fixed?”

The Competitors: Tillman 32 Series MIG Gloves Revco BM88 BSX MIG Gloves Miller 249176 MIG Gloves Lincoln K2980 MIG Gloves The Testing Characteristics: Dexterity Heat Transfer Comfort Durability Versatility Overall and Price The gloves were ranked 1-4 on each characteristic with a 4 being the...

Today’s guest post is by Mark Williams of the John Tillman Company. Leather is the most commonly used product in welding gloves for many reasons. It’s very flexible for its weight, and it provides the most economical protection for the features and protection it offers.

A welding shop needs a specific spot for every tool, lest you lose or damage them while you work, and an air tool rack is one welding project that will make your shop more organized and help preserve your tools. Rather than spending your time...

There are general rules for MIG welding that always apply, such as taking the time to determine the best amperage, set up a good ground, and select optimal wire feed settings.