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...

I figured “Practice Clean and Proper Post-Weld Procedure” would be too annoying to read, say, and think about. Moving on. . . By now, many of you...

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...

United we stand – divided we fall, the more the merrier, two heads are better than one, and strength in numbers are all iconic phrases most of...

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...

 This book is so hot it hasn’t even been released yet! The ever-popular “…. For Dummies” book series – which has covered nearly every topic from Chihuahuas...

Industrial Hot Tapping    Hot tapping allows work to be performed on an existing live piping system without the need for venting or shutting down operations, and...

Welding can be a dangerous, life threatening, and dirty job, or a safe, rewarding, and well paying career. The following tips represent some of the many safety...

First, it helps to understand how cast iron differs from other materials.  Most of what we call cast iron is more accurately called gray iron.  Gray iron...

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,...

  Making mistakes is a part of life, but at some point and time you learn there are mistakes that should never be made. For welders, some...

eHow.com, the website dedicated to helping you learn “how to do just about everything,” has 20 videos on the proper use and maintenance of welding equipment. One...

Reportedly, one of the most frustrating things about the welding profession is the constant need to recertify. Though certification will make you more marketable to potential employers,...

If you're just starting out into welding, whether you are strictly going to be a hobbyist or plan to embark on a welding career, you may be...