Welding is growing in popularity around the country. For both hobbyists and professionals, welding is a way to feel fulfilled, accomplished, and to work with...

As of this writing the top torch tips from Victor are steeply discounted at Baker’s Gas and Welding, with many discounted between 40...

Some welders roll their eyes every time the push vs. pull debate comes up, while others have strong opinions that they believe they have been forged out...

A common question for new welders is vertical up or down. Some may ask what that refers to. Vertical is the position of the weldment in respect...

If you’ve ever tried stick welding, you may wonder why your rods are frequently getting stuck. One of the most common complaints among stick welders is a stuck rod...

Welders are in demand from both commercial and residential clients. A mobile welding business requires little more than welding equipment, a van or truck, and insurance. Bonus...

Heat distortion occurs when an uneven level of heat is applied to an area of metal during the course of welding.  Some heat distortion can be so...

It’s just bound to happen. At some point in the course of your welding practice, whether you’re a seasoned professional welder or a home-based project welder, you’re...

I don’t know about you, but I’m terrible at math. Not so much computational math – that good ole reading writing and arithmetic type of math. But...

Choosing the correct size of welding gas cylinder is important to ensure that you have the proper amount of gas necessary to finish the welding job you...

Whether you’re new to welding or you have a ton of experience, no one wants to break a weld. Broken welds need to be reground and they...

Choosing the correct type of welding wire for steel is important for the look and strength of the welds you create.  Some welding wire choices depend on...

Joining two pieces of dissimilar metals can be somewhat tricky; however, TIG, MIG and stick welding are all capable of successfully welding steel pipe to stainless steel...

Whether an arc becomes erratic, the wire for your MIG welder feeds unevenly, or your machine starts to run hot, maintenance for welding equipment is critically important...

It’s inevitable that at some point along the way you’ll encounter a job or project that requires you to weld upside down – as in leaning backward,...

Welding square tubing successfully can be accomplished in the same manner in which any other material is welded.  On a standard 45 degree corner, you will use...

YouTube is totally jam-packed with helpful, informative and highly educational welding videos of all kinds. Just about any welding related question you can come up with...

A welding cable is used to carry electrical current to a secondary circuit that is used to emit electrical current and allow the welder to create a...

If you’re an experienced welder who has become frustrated with working for others, maybe it’s time you considered starting your own contracting business.  Owning your own welding...

When you’re welding it is expected that you will run out of an electrode before you complete the weld.  It is important for welders to know how...