A wire feed welder operates by feeding a continuous strand of wire through flexible tubing which is attached to the welding gun.  When the trigger of the...

Figuring out the best MIG welder for your needs will be determined by how much you’re able to spend, what kinds of metal you want to weld,...

From your garden to your mudroom, a sturdy metal bench can serve a wide variety of purposes while providing the durability and strength that furniture in these...

A dining room or kitchen table is one piece of furniture that every home needs and that just about any welder can make. Tables are very easy...

There is one mistake you can make when buying a welder that can make your new welder either your favorite tool or your least favorite tool. Though...

Old timers and rookies can both forget to take important steps that can make a significant difference in the quality of their welds. Sometimes you’re rushing on...

A few weeks ago I was watching a welding video where the guy actually talked about hooking up his welder to a tank of oxygen to use...

Welding is the process in which two pieces of metal are joined using heat and electricity.  The type of metal you are welding will determine the technique...

The practice of welding requires specialized knowledge regarding heat, physics and how to choose the proper materials for the type of metal you are going to be...

Have you ever heard the expression: Success Breeds Success? What does that phrase really mean? It’s kind of like a hit song or blockbuster movie. Regardless of...

When comes right down to it, the successful completion of any project, welding or otherwise, begins with the right tools. It stands to reason, right? You can’t...

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...

If you’re in the process of learning to weld and are almost finished with your training, you will soon need to decide which type of welding machine...

Underwater welding is one of the most demanding areas of welding.  The training and certifications required to perform this type of welding varies on the area you...

In the early years of welding, electric welding machines were only used for industrial processes.  With advances in modern technology, electric welders have become a tool for...

Holiday ornaments are the perfect welding projects for Christmas vacation, especially if you’ve just received a new welding machine or a new helmet that you’d like to...

A new welding machine makes a great gift for the aspiring craftsman, do-it-yourself handyman, car hobbyist, or farmer who needs a simple way to make repairs. Though...

If you are completely new to welding and you want to buy a gift for a loved one, you probably shouldn’t go shopping for the latest TIG welder...

When it comes to short circuit MIG welding (GMAW), there are many mistakes that are quite easy to make that could lead to a weak weld or cold lap...

Brazing is a welding process that is used to join two pieces of base metal using melted filler which flows across the joint.  When the filler metal...

You can find the leading welding equipment brands at discounted prices and with special promotions at Baker’s Gas and Welding, but during the month of November you...

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is believed to be one of the easiest welding processes to learn and perform. The primary reason to its ease of use...

Welding machines are something that every welder is familiar with.  They provide the power and control for the welding torches used by the welder.  The torches are...

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...