Sticking to my commitment of less “Welding Gone Wrong” news, here are some bits about new welding supplies, welding overseas, and more. The lead story is just...

There are many different ways to put your welding skills to good use.  There are of course plenty of welding job opportunities to make a career out...

Aside from those welders that work tirelessly to hone their craft and share their knowledge with others, there are many welding associations, institutes, and societies that have...

It was the “welding” before Christmas. . . I could continue, but I won’t. I’m interested in the story of what you’re doing for the holidays this...

While purchasing a good helmet is said to be the most important thing you can do to protect yourself while welding, it is your gloves that will...

Selecting and Welding Helmet Choosing the right welding helmet is arguably the most important thing you can do to increase your comfort, improve your productivity and result...

Every year, we have great holiday specials and other promotions all year around, here at Baker's Gas!

Check out the latest current promotions we...

If you’ve grown to be a top notch welder, you have no problem with the idea of personal marketing, and want the freedom of being your own...

From Arizona to Indiana, Australia, and even Japan, welders all over the world have the chance to put their skills to test against other welders. Now it’s...

Spending time in welding forums I’ve noticed a great divide between welders – those that are finding more work than they can handle, and those that are...

I’ll try to not drench the “Weekly Roundup” with “Welding Gone Wrong” news, but every week I find at least one story about a fire or some...

Let’s be honest, no one really likes tests.  Sure there are plenty of people who ace them, pass with flying colors, but even they generally have some...

I’m a reader. Whenever I meet a challenge that is a bit difficult to understand, I read. I read in the morning, in the afternoon, at night...

We here at Baker’s Gas always have a decent selection of welding (and non-welding) items to ease your wallet and please your budget. Before you freeze off...

Ah the end of another week. Let’s focus on news that is positive, informative, and interesting to read. No “Welding Gone Wrong” section this week. Enjoy!  ...

As with any career, the eventual outcome you want from your welding job is to be able to earn enough money to support yourself.  That being said,...

Keeping with the spirit of the last post, below are two of the most common areas of freelancing (outside of welding itself) that welders can enter and...

We’ve reached the dawn of a new era. . . alright, I’ll quit the melodramatics. Though being a welder is more secure than other occupations, nothing beats...

Chew on bits about job opportunities, students in the welding field, new welding equipment, and more! Make sure to check out our first three news articles on...

Fast becoming one of the most in demand job markets, welding makes a great career for those who may already list it as a hobby.  Yet, whether...

This week saw news about more welding schools and programs, welding events, proactive teenage welders, and more.   Miller Offers Faster News For Welding Professionals Understanding the...

How often do you rely on blueprints and other symbols when working on welding projects? I’ve come across many welders that rarely (if ever) use blueprints. Many...

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is more than just that school from the movie 21 (by the way, the book was better; isn’t it always?). MIT is one...

For new and experienced welders alike, it’s important to know what type of eye and face protection will work best for you. What you need largely depends on what...