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Which Plasma Cutter is right for your application?

A plasma cutter provides a simple, clean, and efficient way to safely cut metal. They are particularly popular with large cutting operations because they don’t require a pre-heating...

A Simple Upgrade for your Millermatic MIG Welder

As new Millermatic MIG welders in the 200+ amp class become more affordable and packed with even more features, there are some accessory upgrades that will...

Why Welders Are Purging Pipes and Tubes Before Welding

Creating a strong, long-lasting weld requires a clean joint on your metal workpiece. When it comes to TIG welding uniquely shaped materials or pipe welding jobs, purging...

Common Questions New Welders Ask about MIG Welding and Welding Gear

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...

Save Your Torch, Time, and Business with Genuine Consumables

Shopping for welding and cutting products online can lead to some tremendous deals and discounts on products that can be quite costly at full retail price. However,...

TIG Welding for Beginners and Skeptics

TIG welding requires more time, practice, and preparation than any other welding method. There are some great reasons to learn more about TIG welding. Click here to...

The Benefits of Buying Welders and Welding Gear from Distributors

When researching the best welder, welding helmet, or welding supplies for your next project, you may check out the websites of manufacturers to watch a few demonstration...

How to Pick the Right Shielding Gas

When planning a welding job, from big to small, your choice of shielding gas can make or break the quality of your weld and ease of your...

Tungsten selection for AC applications

Inverter technology has changed the market on Tungsten for GTAW. This has opened industry to the use of multiple tungstens and sizes for different applications. When the...

Elements of Distortion

There are three main elements to distortion: Weld configuration, material selection, and heat input. Weld configuration can be explained as the weld type, fillet weld or groove...

Where to Find a Welding Job in America?

Where are all of the welding jobs these days? The short answer to that question would be in the middle of America and along the coasts. However,...

Maintenance Tips for a Welder-Generator

Today’s guest post is by Nate Jochman, Mechanical Engineer – Power Products Group for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. While many users of Bobcat and Trailblazer products enjoy...

Maintaining Plasma Cutting Systems and Compressed Air

Today’s guest post is by Tim Lux of Miller Electric. When issues arise in plasma cutting systems, many of them stem from problems with the air supply....

Tips for Special Aluminum TIG Welding Situations

TIG welding is an ideal welding process for aluminum since you have so much control over the heat and metal filler application. You can take your time...

Comparing MIG Welding and Stick Welding

MIG welding is generally the welding process used for smaller weld joints and finer welding work. Stick welding is generally used for structural welds, pipelines, and reactors...

How to Prevent Heat Stress While Welding

Today’s guest post is by Bill Gardner of Miller Electric: With summer approaching, heat is on the rise. As a welder, intense heat can be irritating, but...

How to Find the Best MIG Welding Gloves

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...

How to Choose the Best Welder/Generator

Chris Wierschke is a product manager for the Power Products Group at Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Chris has been with Miller for the last eight years. During that time Chris...

MIG Welder for Sale with Welding Tips

When you’re shopping for a new MIG welder on sale, you’ll have to look through a wide variety of settings, options, and add-ons that you may or...

Plasma Cutting Table Set Up Guidelines

Today’s guest post is by Tim Lux of Miller Electric. Given the fact that smaller cutting tables are becoming more affordable, the use of automated tables over...

Tips for the Best Looking Stick Welds

Stick welding has a lot of advantages that are easy to overlook, especially since MIG welders have become so popular with many home and hobby welders. For...

DIY Aluminum MIG Welding: Difficult or Different?

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...

Why TIG Welders Need a Torch Upgrade

Most TIG welders come with an air-cooled torch, which can work great for plenty of projects when you’re welding with 50 to 100 amps. However, water-cooled torches...

Tips for Unique MIG Welding Positions

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...