Jamie, Author at Garage Weld

MIG Welding 304 Stainless Steel: Tips for Clean, Strong Joints

MIG welding 304 stainless steel looks straightforward until you actually start running a bead and realize it doesn’t behave like […]

After spending years welding in shops and on job sites, one thing I’ve learned is that not all welding rods

When I first tried welding stainless steel with a stick welder, I assumed it would be just like running mild

Working in a welding shop for years, I’ve had plenty of conversations with fellow welders and trainees about money—let’s be

After years of burning rods on everything from thin sheet metal to heavier mild steel frames, I’ve learned that choosing

Running stainless welding jobs and comparing processes like MIG vs TIG has taught me that not every arc behaves the

When I first started welding galvanized steel, I assumed a quick polish with a wire brush was enough—but the weld

Dialing in the right settings for flux core MIG welding was something that used to slow me down on a

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