As an amateur welder, every arc you strike is an opportunity to refine your technique. Along the way, however, you may find yourself grappling with a common frustration: welding splatter. Those droplets of molten metal can turn your welding session into a messy affair, leaving you wondering what went wrong. […]
Think you need a TIG welder to weld aluminum? Think again! A MIG welder equipped with a spool gun can handle a lot of basic aluminum welding projects. In this article, we’ll introduce you to a simpler, more accessible approach to welding aluminum. Whether you’re a seasoned welder or a […]
Multi-process welders are like Swiss army knives for serious welders and fabricators. The ability to weld with MIG, TIG, stick, or even flux-core processes makes them exceptionally versatile. After all, why have two or three machines taking up shop space if one can do it all? Shopping for a multi-process […]
You don’t have to have a shop full of tools to build a custom exhaust for your project. In this video, our product manager Cody walks you through the process of creating a system from scratch using a builder kit consisting of pre-bent, pre-flared tubing and aftermarket mufflers. Cody gets […]
The quest for seamless body repairs eludes many DIYers when they face the menace of welder blow-through. The problem occurs when a weld penetrates completely through the material, either leaving a hole or enlarging the weld area. This is a common issue, especially when welding thin materials like patch panels […]
Tungsten Inert Gas welding – aka, TIG welding – is at once an exceptionally useful skill to learn and a bit perplexing. The challenge of learning to TIG comes down to patience, a steady hard, and extraordinary eye-hand coordination. Many an experienced welder has fallen short when it comes to […]
We often say restoring a vehicle involves more than just taking it apart and putting it back together. A true restoration often requires meticulous attention to detail. Replicating the appearance of factory spot welds when replacing body panels is one such detail. But what if you don’t have a proper […]
Yesterday I sat down with Cody, one of our product managers who’s also a talented engineer, so that he could teach me how to get rolling with TIG welding. I have MIG welded previously, admittedly with mixed results, but was hoping to expand my skills to include TIG welding. My […]
When you’re new to welding, there’s so much to learn. Which shielding gas for which metal, remembering to ground your work, don’t look directly at the arc. Actually, that last one is probably the important thing you can remember if you plan to use your eyes in the future. Of […]
