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...

Welding is one of the most hazardous professions today.  Because of the dangers associated with welding there are certain safety precautions that need to be followed in...

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...

The demand for welding equipment and consumables in the United States is expected to increase by six percent a year, reaching $7 billion dollars by 2015.  Increases...

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...

Explosion welding is a solid state welding process in which welding is completed by the acceleration of one of the components at a very high velocity by...

Welding requires the use of an electrical power source in order to produce heat that is used to melt the flux on an electrode.  Choosing the right...

Whether welding is your passion, your occupation, or both – sometimes a little inspiration is needed when you get in a rut. Check out these welding project...

Troubleshooting your welding equipment may mean the difference between finding and fixing a simple problem rather than replacing the entire unit.  If you know what to look...

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...

The Welding Procedure Specification or WPS is a document that is used to describe welding procedures.  The objective of this document is to inform welders of the...

Lincoln Viking Welding Helmets are among the best out there. They come in all kinds of designs and offer the safety protection that you need. BakersGas.com has...

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...

Cast iron is a metal that typically contains a carbon content of between two and four percent which is much larger than that found in many common...

Because everything exists and because even welders have a softer side, here is a collection of welding related poetry. Enjoy! (If you're brave enough, share your own...

BEAD A bead weld (or bead of weld) is created by string or weave multiple beads in one continuous unbroken line. FILLET A fillet weld forms a...

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 welding methods used to connect flanges to pipe will often depend on the type of flange you are preparing to weld and the base metal that...

The Reality of Our New Economy Our economy is currently in a state of flux, dramatically altering the landscape of traditional business, commerce and trade. Ultimately, this...

Oxyacetylene welding is one of the most common welding processes still in use.  It is versatile and once it is mastered it can be used to weld...

When you need to create high quality welds or join two pieces of thin metal together, a TIG welder is often your best choice. TIG welders can...

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...