Welding News

Are you an experienced welder looking to get into side work? As the demand for welders grows, it’s possible to make extra income by turning an at-home welding hobby or a career...

According to the Red Cross, you may have as little as two minutes to safely escape a fire. While escape is essential, prevention is always better. Here’s what you should know about...

Welders must have a certain amount of technical knowledge to do their job correctly. One of the technical terms heard in any welding shop or when taking a welding class is polarity....

Brazing, soldering, and welding are techniques for joining two or more metal pieces. Although several differences exist among these processes, the primary distinction is the temperature required to create the joint.In most...

If you are an experienced welder, you probably already know that welding cast iron or cast steel can be challenging. Cast iron has a high carbon content of around 2 to 4...

Professional welding is a skilled trade and steady livelihood. With committed effort, welding can also be a home hobby or independent source of income. Once you understand the basics of welding and...

Any young person aiming for a career as a welder faces two options: join a union or work by themselves. With the decision to join a union comes the first question: How...

Many people have never heard of underwater welding. That’s not surprising since electricity and water are incompatible and can pose an extreme danger when they meet up. However, underwater welding, also known...

Deciding to take the plunge and buy your first (or fifth!) new plasma cutter is an exciting undertaking! 2022 seems to be as good a year as any! The good and the...

If you’re new to welding or recently decided to take on a few welding projects on the side, you’re probably wondering where to find scrap metal--either for free or at a minimum...