Many say that welding is not a glamorous job. I say otherwise. The workspace is filled with hard work, sweat, grease and of course, danger. In fact,...

This is the first time we’ve covered welding brass on this blog, and WeldingTipsandTricks.com has given us a great start on this topic. Over the summer, Jody...

Don’t miss out on any upcoming welding events. There are competitions, seminars, expos and more that are highlighted in the “Welding Events” section below. The Crucible will...

New Hypertherm Powermax 65 and 85 with increased productivity, better reliability, and easier to use, the Powermax 65 and 85 is a smart choice. Learn more below,...

Welding books that deal with the basics of the trade are always useful for new welders as well as veterans looking to refresh their memory in a...

One lucky owner of a missing welding unit is getting a little help from the media. Full details of this case, information on new and improving welding...

As a student, I am always on the lookout for internships in my field. Internships are the best way to get real work experience before graduation and...

Wow! I feel like we just celebrated New Years and now 2010 is almost over. Insane! Fast-moving year aside, what events are popping up in the welding...

How would you celebrate winning the lottery? Would you even celebrate (I would!)? Find out how one welder handles winning a million dollar jackpot in the “Special...

You can use welding tables to weld on or to perform other projects around the home. Place the welded table in your garage, workroom, shed or garden....

Yeah, I know. Summer’s just about up, but let’s enjoy what’s left of it while we can. Wind down this summer and improve your welding knowledge with...

When you think of welding, MIG welding is probably what comes to mind.  MIG stands for metal inert gas.  It’s also referred to GMAW or gas metal...

There are enough articles in this week’s roundup to keep you entertained for a while. Check out the upcoming welding event, catch up on industry news, and...

Andy Fogarty, The At Home Welder, made a huge welding mistake on a custom iron railing. Now, here is where being prepared on the field comes in...

If you’re on a budget, you may not have the money to buy a brand new welding machine. You can buy a used welding machine if it...

#1 – Welding is a modern technique, fact or fiction? Fiction: Archaeologists have found welded items from as early as 1000 BC when Egyptians welded iron together....

Encyclopedias are packed with information that you may or may not need to to know, but it’s always good to know that information is there and readily...

Whoa! This week is overflowing with welding news. Check out the world’s largest BBQ grill (I definitely could have used it this past July 4th), read up...

   Steven Hawking, renowned British astrophysicist warns the planet Earth is quickly running out of resources, and in order for mankind to survive beyond the next century,...

Because rookie and veteran welders all need a refresher every once in the while, we’ve decided to introduce the Welding Reading List. Each list will feature at...

How is South Texas College encouraging women to take up male-dominated careers? What’s going on at the welding summer camp held by Monroe High School? Find out...

Welding may be your career or just a fun hobby, either way skills this useful are in need all over – especially in not-for-profit causes. Throughout the...

Plastics Plastic is cheaper, lighter, more corrosion resistant, easier to cut and shape and drill, has a very low thermal conductivity, and a higher strength to weight...

TIG welding, or tungsten inert gas welding, also known as GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), is one of my personal favorites.  It consists of a piece of...