How Much Does a Stick Welder Make?
One question that comes up again and again in the shop is how much does a stick welder make, and it’s one I’ve personally had to figure out along the…
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How I Read Standard Welding Symbols on Real Drawings
Understanding standard welding symbols is one of those skills that can save you from costly mistakes on the shop floor. I’ve been handed plenty of drawings that looked simple at…
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Do not load ordinary self-shielded steel flux-core wire into a welder and expect it to weld aluminum. A “gasless MIG” label is not evidence of aluminum compatibility. The previous version…
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Welding thin metal with an arc welder can feel like walking a tightrope — one wrong move and you’re staring at a burn-through instead of a bead. I’ve spent plenty…
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Dialing in the right stick welding amperage is one of those things that can make or break a weld. I’ve burned through rods way too fast — or fought a…
Continue reading: MY Stick Welding Amperage Chart: Essential Guide for WelderDoes Flux Core Welding Require Gas? Practical Guide
Understanding whether flux core welding requires gas can be confusing at first, because the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some flux core wires are designed to run completely gasless, while others rely…
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Figuring out how to calculate gas consumption in MIG welding is something I didn’t pay much attention to at first — until I noticed how fast those cylinders were draining.…
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Learning how to MIG weld an exhaust pipe without burn through was one of those skills I had to earn the hard way. Thin, dirty tubing and a hot MIG…
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Welding body panels with flux core is one of those jobs that taught me patience real fast. The first time I tried it, I treated the sheet metal like any…
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Choosing the right TIG welding filler rods used to confuse the hell out of me—especially when I was bouncing between aluminum jobs, stainless repairs, and mild steel fabrication all in…
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