Wire welding has become the most common way to weld at home and with quality welders at affordable prices becoming more common it’s no wonder more DIY’ers are taking on welding with a wire welder.
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How to Use a Flux Welder
Wire welding is a process where the welder feeds filler wire from a spool and an electrical current causes the filler wire to arc and melt into the base material.
Why Won’t My MIG Welder Arc?
Your welder is an integral part of the workshop and it can help you make almost anything you can think of. But when it stops working it seems to be at the worst time
Prep Weld Joints Before Welding
he statement “Cleaner is better” can be used as a blanket statement over all types of welding. The more diligent you when cleaning metal for welding the better your weld will be and that’s a fact. We decided to go over our most common weld cleaning supplies and why you would want them.
Welding Safety- How to Protect Yourself When Welding
If you’re a hobbyist welder you might not realize the dangers of welding at home. Just like using safety protection when using power tools
The Eastwood MIG 175 Welder Review
Today we’re going to talk about the MIG 175 and just how versatile it is. If you’re looking for one machine to do it all this is the one. It’s perfect for auto restoration because you can weld anything from thin sheet metal up to 5/16 plate. If you put some .023 wire in you can hang a quarter panel or fix your floor pan. If you put some .035 wire in you can work on your chassis or welding tabs on a rear axle.
Tech Tip- How to Reduce MIG Weld Spatter
MIG welding is a quick, strong way to weld metal and it works well for beginners to experts. One downside to MIG welding is that it produces a lot of sparks and spatter that can tend to stick to surrounding metal and clog the gas nozzle on your MIG welder torch. Read below as we show how to keep spatter from clogging your nozzle and from sticking to surrounding metal.
How to Prevent Welder From Tripping the Breaker
Welders come in all sizes and some require much more power than others. We offer welders in both 120V or 240V that a hobbyist or professional can use. If your welder is tripping your breaker in the fuse box of your garage or home there could be a few reasons […]
Can You MIG Weld Stainless Steel?
We often get asked if metals other than mild steel can be welded with a MIG welder. The most common is Aluminum or Stainless Steel and if it can be welded by a MIG welder. Below we give some information about welding stainless steel with a MIG.