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The Welding Industry is Lacking Skilled Labor (2012)

Thomas Friedman discussed the challenges of the manufacturing sector in the New York Times and addressed welding in particular, driving home the importance of welders getting the...

How to Pick Gloves for Winter

The following guest post is by the John Tillman Company. When picking out winter gloves for welding projects or any other project in the upcoming cold season,...

TIG Welding Tips: Find the Right Electrode

Choosing the right TIG welding electrode can be overwhelming when you learn that there are six different types of tungsten electrodes to choose from. There are even...

The Advantages of TIG Welding with Weldcraft Torches

When you need TIG welding supplies, one of the most important investments you can make for your TIG welding set up is a new torch. A TIG...

Updates in the World of Welding

With the seasons changing and the holidays fast approaching, now may be the perfect time to work on some welding projects that can be used as gifts. 

Weekly Welding News Round Up

Welding is in the news lately because Apple’s revamped iMac is relying on a welding process for its ultra thin construction. And if that’s a surprise, this...

A Special Offer for Hypertherm Plasma Cutting Consumables

One of the leading brands in the plasma cutter industry is Hypertherm. Baker’s Gas and Welding is once again offering a limited promotion for Hypertherm plasma cutters...

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...

Welding Project: Weld Your Own Fireplace Doors

Besides manufacturing industry leading welding helmets and some of the best selling stick welders, Lincoln Electric also provides a wide variety of welding projects for both beginning...

Welding Experiment Gone Wrong

Many of us are experiencing a severe drop in temperatures, not only does this force us to move many of our activities indoors it can also limit...

Discounted Miller Welders and Welding Supplies

Miller’s welders are among the top selling products at Baker’s Gas and Welding, and during the month of October, you’ll have a chance to get additional discounts...

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...

UK Welding Shop Earns Movie Deal

This week we have top of the line welders on sale, an exploding job market for welders, and a new innovation in welding that could make a...

The Best Gloves for Stick Welding

Today’s guest post is by Mark Williams of John Tillman Co. Trying to decide which Stick welding glove is right for you? When selecting a stick welding...

Welding Project: Weld Your Own Bar

Whether you’re done with work and you want to relax with some friends at home or to put together a memorable party on the weekend, you don’t...

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...

Get the Best Welding Jacket For The Job

As you plan for your welding projects this fall and winter, it’s time to start considering a welding jacket that can provide the protection you need whether...

Discounted Welding Gloves on Sale

High quality welding gloves are one of the most important investments you can make with your welding equipment, second only to a welding helmet. Your gloves both...

Sandvik Develops New Ultrahigh-Strength Stainless Steel

As the seasons begin to change from summer to autumn we are often reminded that our time welding outdoors is becoming limited. This realization often forces many...

How to Cut Fuel Costs with a Welder/Generator

Today’s guest post is by Chris Wierschke of Miller Electric who writes about saving money with Miller’s welder/generators for welding in a variety of locations. 

Beginner Welding Project: Weld Your Own Desk

Welding a desk is one of the easier welding projects that can also produce a very functional piece of furniture for your home. If you can find...

MIG Welding Glove Comparison

The Competitors: Tillman 32 Series MIG Gloves Revco BM88 BSX MIG Gloves Miller 249176 MIG Gloves Lincoln K2980 MIG Gloves The Testing Characteristics: Dexterity Heat Transfer Comfort...

The Underwater Welder

This week in welding we find that a welder made it onto the bestseller’s list… sort of. Special Welding News New Graphic Novel—Underwater Welder: According to the...

Which Type of Leather is Right for Your Welding Gloves?

Today’s guest post is by Mark Williams of the John Tillman Company. Leather is the most commonly used product in welding gloves for many reasons. It’s very...