Brazing is a welding technique where two pieces of metal are joined using metallic filler that has been melted and then allowed to flow across and into...
Exothermic welding is also known as exothermic bonding, thermite welding, or thermit welding. It was developed around 1895 by Hans Goldschmidt. The process was refined by Dr....
The practice of welding requires specialized knowledge in the different techniques as well as what type of metals can be joined. Not all metals can be used...
Here at Baker’s Gas and Welding, September is more than just the end of summer: it’s Lincoln Month! Don’t miss out on September-long special savings across the...
Careers in Welding: Top Five Reasons Why You Should Become a Welder on an Offshore Drilling Rig
Whether you’ve heard this before or not, it definitely warrants repeating: skilled trades workers are in high demand—especially in the Welding Trade. If you’re a trained welder,...
These welding events snuck past my eye during the last welding events roundup. Luckily you still have plenty of time to prepare for a welding roundtable and...
Hope you’ve had a great weekend that will continue on to a great Labor Day! Wind down with some interesting news on welding replacing sutures (ouch!), all...
Welding is one of those skills that can have countless practical applications. That, plus a little bit of do-it-yourself spirit, can lead to all sorts of problem-solving...
Plasma arc welding is a welding technique that is closely related to gas tungsten arc welding. In plasma arc welding the electric arc is created between an...
Whether you’re working on small projects in your home welding workshop, or working on major repairs in the field, you’ll often encounter situations that require you to...
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...
Opportunities to work as a freelance welder have become more abundant, but there is also more competition. Setting yourself apart with strategic marketing communications, promotional items, quality...
If you’re like many people today and the economy has forced you to look into different careers, perhaps welding is right for you. With so many people...
Baker’s Gas has a great selection of Smith Equipment Cutting Tips. All Special Purpose Smith Equipment cutting tips are available with free shipping on qualifying...
So they've told you to go cut some steel. How do you decide how? Methods of steel cutting could include bandsaw, portaband, sawzall, deck saw, plasma cutter,...
We have all heard about recycling. Scrap metals can be turned into new products, along with glass and plastic. Paper can become more than just something to...
Make sure your city or county isn’t under a burn restriction. Some welding warnings, a lot of welding programs, news and much more make up this edition...