The PrimeWeld Workshop

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...

It looks like we’re in for another year of working on our welding projects at home, so it might be the right time for you to finally purchase that TIG welder you’ve...

TIG welding has become popular among DIYers, at-home mechanics, and construction professionals because it can be used with all types of metals. You can join steel, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel in...

Developed after World War II, MIG welding is an ever-popular welding process. The process was developed from gas-shielded metal welding. It's the best welding process for steel applications, most especially for stainless...

If you are pursuing welding as a new career or are already a seasoned welding technician looking to upgrade your skillset, learning flux core arc welding (FCAW) is an excellent idea. One...

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is a welding process that happens when an electrical arc is established between a base material and a continuously fed wire electrode. The molten weld pool is...

Almost anyone associated with welding has heard the term “slag.” Those involved in shielded metal arc welding (stick), flux-cored arc welding, and submerged arc welding will have first-hand knowledge. For those new...