Jamie, Author at Garage Weld

Avoid Common FCAW Welding Mistakes and Defects

Early in my shop days, running FCAW on thick carbon steel, I couldn’t figure out why my welds looked rough […]

Cleaning galvanized steel with vinegar is something I’ve done more than once when prepping material for welding or fabrication and

One of the most common technique questions with flux core is do you push or pull when flux core welding,

Preventing fume inhalation is something every welder learns the hard way if it’s ignored for too long. After hours under

Dialing in a Lincoln welder can feel like guesswork when you’re jumping between different metal thicknesses, wire sizes, and welding

After spending long days under a hood, it doesn’t take long to realize that welding isn’t just tough on metal—it

Stick weld problems in spot welding usually show up when everything looks set correctly, but the welds keep sticking or

Fixing a stripped bolt hole in an aluminum head is one of those repairs that instantly makes your stomach drop,

Yes—plasma cutters use either compressed air or specialized gases, depending on the type of cutter and the material being cut.

Choosing the right tungsten electrode size can make or break your TIG weld quality — and I learned that the