GARAGE WELD / FIELD GUIDES
Explore material preparation, cutting, pipework and fabrication methods, including how different metals and joining processes behave.
Choosing the wrong drill size before tapping a 1/8 NPT thread is one of the most common mistakes in metalworking and fabrication shops. Go too large and the threads strip…
That greenish coating appearing on copper pipe, fittings, sheet copper, or copper electrical components is one of the most commonly misidentified surface conditions in metalworking and plumbing. Before you weld,…
Working with fittings, tapped ports, or threaded pipe connections on compressed air systems, hydraulic lines, or fabrication projects brings you into contact with 1/8 pipe thread regularly. Getting the thread…
Running cold on stainless steel is a common trap. You dial back the heat to avoid warping or discoloration, and then you end up with a bead that sits on…
Most dissimilar metals can be welded together with proper preparation and technique. Steel to stainless steel, aluminum to steel, and copper to steel are common combinations that require specific filler…
Polyethylene (PE) pipeline welding requires specialized techniques and equipment to create strong, leak-proof joints in plastic piping systems. Whether you’re working on water distribution, gas lines, or industrial applications, understanding…
Standard Operating Procedures for pipeline and vessel welding include pre-welding preparation, qualified welder certification verification, proper joint preparation, controlled welding parameters, multi-pass welding sequences, real-time quality monitoring, and comprehensive post-weld…
Pipeline welding requires specialized equipment that can handle extreme conditions while maintaining portability and reliability. Old hot rod welding rigs have become legendary in the pipeline industry for their rugged…
Pipeline welding requires specialized techniques and strict quality standards to ensure safe transportation of oil, gas, and other fluids across vast distances. The choice of welding method directly impacts the…
Explosion welding represents one of the most dramatic and effective methods for joining dissimilar metals that would otherwise be impossible to weld using conventional techniques. This specialized process harnesses the…