So what spoils do you have to show for this holiday season? Did anyone get a gift that we featured on the “Holiday Gift Guide for Welders”...

If you're like many people today, looking for a new career path may not just be an idea but a necessity.  With the closing of many companies...

Laser beam welding (LBW) is a technique in which multiple layers of metal can be joined using a laser.  The precision of the laser allows for narrow,...

I figured “Practice Clean and Proper Post-Weld Procedure” would be too annoying to read, say, and think about. Moving on. . . By now, many of you...

News in the welding world seems to be taking a holiday break. Not much to chew through in this edition of "The Roundup," but savor what's being...

How did the welding program of the Kodiak Island Borough School District make history? What advice do our Australian friends have to offer on protection from welding...

A good welding projects books is tricky to find. There are several welding project books out there that are not as helpful as they claim. First off, when I...

The American Welding Society is an organization that provides guidelines and standards for the protection and development of the welding field.  It was developed when two existing...

Much took place in the welding world this past month. I’ve even added a new category to sort it all out (check out the “Welding Art” section)....

Since its creation in 1957, plasma arc welding has become one of the most reliable forms of welding in today’s world.  Plasma welding is a process where...

Wow! The “Weekly Roundup” took a break over the month of November, but now it’s back! To catch you up with what happened last month, I’ll post...

Pipe welding is one of the simplest techniques to learn and practice.  Although it is a simple and easy process, it has become one of the most...

Orbital welding is a process that has been in use for over 50 years.  Orbital welding is a specialized field that requires special training and experience.  It...

The month of snowy fun, holiday happiness, and lots o’ spending has finally arrived – and it brought along a laundry list of events to satisfy any...

Welding is a versatile skill that is usually used to build practical things, but it is also used to combine both form and function. This ability to...

Welding helmets or hoods come in all shapes and sizes, and they're one of the most important of a welder's tools. Firstly, you want a welding helmet...

In the field I've seen guys throwing 50lb. rod cans from a truck onto the ground, torching cans open, beating the wrong end open with a chipping...

With technology always advancing, developments in the welding world are coming faster and faster.  With the introduction of micro TIG welding, it is now possible for welders...

With the current economy focusing on "green" jobs and technology, the employment outlook is bright for workers possessing welding skills. Although welding is not generally thought of...

United we stand – divided we fall, the more the merrier, two heads are better than one, and strength in numbers are all iconic phrases most of...

There are many different metals used in welding, however, we are going to be focusing on cast iron and its many uses.  Cast iron is a very...

Many welders have expressed an interest in underwater welding.  Underwater welding uses a type of shielded metal arc welding, where you have to use a waterproof electrode. ...

The Tungsten electrode is the element most commonly ignored by manufacturing organizations, whether in manual or automatic welding, and is the area where manufacturing organizations and individuals...

Turkey day is fast approaching for us in the U.S., but it’s not the only event worth getting excited about. Beginning with the ultimate event for the...