In a welding shop, workers have a choice: complete their work according to safety standards, or overlook the precautions that keep them safe. Although welding should not be dangerous when performed ...

Experienced MIG welders will be insulted by the simplicity of these welding tips, but they may help folks who weld infrequently. Many of us learned to weld with an old “buzz box” arc welder. We were ...

After botching many welding jobs, I have established baselines for any weld I now attempt: 1. Clamp the pieces, then add more clamps. Professional welders can strategically spot weld pieces they are ...

"Most people still buy our products from distributors," Coffey said. "So think about the way that works: You go to the counter, tell them what you want, and wait for it while they load your truck," he ...

With a little practice, it's easy to fill unwanted holes in sheetmetal with a MIG welder. Anyone who has modified a car knows there are times when you need to drill holes in a firewall, or some other ...

TIG welding is one of those upper echelon fabrication skills that many home hobbyists hope to learn. Unlike MIG, stick, or any other form of welding, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding uses a non ...

Welding is just as important to any good race program as driving or turning wrenches. It doesn't matter what class you race, all cars require fabrication and the occasional repair. And if your welding ...

When repairing an older 4x4's bodywork, you'll occasionally find out that the path of least resistance to the repair is to remove and replace a body panel. This could be due to rust or severe damage ...

A welding helmet, commonly referred to as a “hood,” is one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment that a welder must have. An adequate helmet protects the eyes and skin not only ...