As a replacement for the archaic stick welding method, MIG welding is without a doubt one of the most efficient welding forms in the industry, and it...

Calling all contractors and professionals of the pipeline industry – this one is for you. The good folks over at Lincoln Electric are hosting a free pipeline...

Whether you find yourself to be a beginning welder or what some would consider to be an old timer, there are plenty of projects to perform, and...

Welding on your own, that is without an instructor over your back and in your ear, is the ultimate goal for any budding welder – just don’t...

Have you been welding for a while on home projects and feel you have the ability to turn your skills into cash?  Starting a welding business can...

This post was inspired by content from GoWelding.org, one of the ultimate resources for understanding the core aspects of welding. Welding certification serves a purpose far beyond...

Storing your welding tools and equipment is very important in maintaining their functionality and prolonging the life of your gear.  With proper storage your tanks and other...

We’ve ended the first week back from vacation, and it was a slow one for the welding world. Catch up on how a welding machine was created...

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Keeping their workplace safe is one of the goals of almost every one of the half a million welders who work in various industries in this country....

Pipe welders, certified pipe welders, can earn as much money as a doctor, making this type of certification one of the most desired in the welding field....

I have had the good fortune to come across a book of projects that can be constructed with welding tools.  I will outline one of them in...

I love countdowns, and the ultimate countdown is just a few days away – New Years! To celebrate the possibility of a great new year and honor...

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...