Just in case you needed another reason to be on your phone (or to finally upgrade to a smartphone); here are the best applications for welders with...

In the early days of welding, many welders were not required to become certified.  Welding was just seen as a useful tool that was learned while working. ...

It's a simple paper that documents your professional achievements, predicts your future employment, and is terrifying to compose. There is no possible way that a single job...

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, "More than one-fourth of welders belong to unions." There are a variety of benefits available to union members. Benefits depend on...

Wrought iron has many uses: it can be used as a decorative item such as gates and doors; or it can be used as a security measure...

All welders know the importance of maintaining their gear in order to prolong the life of it as well as that of the welder.  Properly working gear...

  Lincoln Electric is a very popular company in the welding industry. They supply the equipment and consumables needed for welders around the world to do their...

Helium is a gas that is used in many different fields. One of the most common and well-known uses is in the welding industry. Welders depend on...

Stinger Welding is a well-known welding company. The company has been working on building a new fabrication plant located in Libby, Montana. Recently, the company was given...

Have you ever considered starting your own welding business? Like any business it is not an easy thing to do. In fact, it is a very risky...

The highest standards for welding companies are those that are set by the American Welding Society (AWS). The society's standards are so high that many companies are...

Safety is an important concern for any welder. A welding helmet protects you from burns and from the light of the welding arc, which can cause damage...

More and more people are finally beginning to understand what those who have worked as skilled labor have known for years: the number of new skilled laborers...

Welding at home can be a lot of fun, but it can also be risky. Many welders forget about safety when they are at home, probably because...

Conferences are excellent ways to further your skills and work towards recertification or a renewal. The American Welding Society (AWS) has an excellent program where attending a...

One of the biggest dilemmas any welding shop faces is whether to rent or buy their equipment. Renting has benefits for many but buying can be cheaper...

If you live in the Georgia-Carolina region, now is a great time to be a welder. With the expansion of the energy industry in the area, the...

No one has been unaffected by the recession. Every day there is a new report and thousands are out of work. Many more are underemployed, working two...

We first brought up this topic in the kickoff blog post written on Weld My World, “Fact or Fiction: Are Welders Recession Proof?” We’d like to know...

One thing that everyone is concerned about is the future of welding jobs. Is there any kind of growth expected in this field or are the jobs...

In Wisconsin, despite all the arguing over the unions and whether or not they should have the power they should, trade jobs are seeing a brighter future...

Where do I begin? Welcome to the official blog for Baker’s Gas- WeldMyWorld.com. The idea behind this blog is to be more than your typical “do-it-yourself” sort....