Just as welders have to update their skills to stay fresh and ahead of the competition, welding libraries should always be stocked with the latest welding books...

If you had the opportunity to pass the 3G MIG certification test in less time than it usually takes, would you take it? Let’s put aside taking...

The little things often get overlooked, but anyone will tell you, “It’s the little things in life that matter.” Though seemingly quite humble and insignificant, a welding...

This is the next installment of a monthly Welding Resources series. In this series, we’ll be covering key topics relevant to welding and welders. Rather than providing...

If you haven’t yet read Part I, catch up here. We ended by mentioning that there were other heat treatments including hardening, cold treating, or cryogenic treating....

Practically speaking, welding is no laughing matter. Welders go to work every day with tools and materials that are potentially hazardous. There are safety measures that must...

Cellulosic electrodes are covered electrodes where the covering is comprised of a high amount of cellulose. These types of electrodes are used primarily in stick metal arc...

There is more to welding safety than using a solid ground and avoiding puddles while using a high voltage welding arc. In fact, there are some long...

With the current state of our economic and job situations, many welders are trying to find areas that they can branch into or to relocate to areas...

Heating to extreme temperatures (or chilling) will harden or soften metal. The process may alter the physical, and sometimes chemical, properties of the metal. Here are some...

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,...

Induction Welding What is induction welding? Induction welding is similar to resistance welding. In resistance welding, however, the current is delivered through contacts to the work piece,...

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 few months ago in Atlanta I ran into Tom Vilsack, our Secretary of Agriculture. Tom told me about a governor he knows who was unable to...

The job of a welding engineer involves planning and performing welding techniques using different types of welding equipment. 

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...

Architects and drafters commonly include welding instructions in their designs.  This ensures that the welder will know exactly how the architect wanted the welding to be performed. ...

In some US cities, welding jobs are so plentiful there are classes opening up just to train new people for the field. Set your eyes on the...

If you are a frequent visitor to our website (BakersGas.com), you know that we regularly have featured vendors and this month our featured vendor is Speedglas.  During...

There’s still time to save on all things Miller at BakersGas.com — from Miller Millermatics to Miller welding helmets! But hurry, because orders must be placed by...

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...

What is Architectural Blacksmithing? Custom designed iron works that serve architectural purposes can be forged by architectural blacksmiths. Many of the same techniques and tools used hundreds...

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...