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It pays to shop around when buying steel

Matt — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:01:43 +0000

Just the other day I was looking for some angle iron and square tubing for a utility trailer I want to build. Only to find out that a couple of the places I checked on were way high in price. If I would … Continue reading →

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Do you really need an auto darkening welding helmet?

Matt — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:32:07 +0000

One of the biggest misconceptions out there, is whether or not you need an auto darkening welding helmet (speedglass). I’m not going to lie to you, having an auto darkening welding helmet is a good thing to have if you … Continue reading →

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Where is the best place to buy steel?

Matt — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:57:30 +0000

I check in on a few welding forums from time to time. There really are some great ones out there. There are some really knowledgeable people giving out some great advise. If you are looking to learn as much as … Continue reading →

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Should I build it or buy it?

Matt — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:18:12 +0000

This seems to be one of the biggest questions floating around welding forums. No matter what forum I look through, I always see people asking if they should build something or just buy one already built. That question always seems … Continue reading →

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A beginners guide to striking an arc with a welding rod.

Matt — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:15:20 +0000

The theory behind keeping an arc going is, the electrical current is forced between the welding rod tip and the steel you are welding. If you want to be a successful welder you must be able to strike an arc … Continue reading →

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Finding the difference between reverse and straight polarity.

Matt — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:32:18 +0000

When you see the letters AC/DC on your welder, do you think of one of your favorite rock and roll bands? Seriously though, the difference is quite important to the final quality of your welds. AC (Alternating Current) and DC … Continue reading →

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Quick tip for striking an arc with a stick welder.

Matt — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:48:17 +0000

When you are just learning to stick weld it can be tricky to start your arc. Part of the problem could be both the amperage and the type of rod you are using. If the rod keeps sticking to the … Continue reading →

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Make some extra cash with a welding project.

Matt — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:15:02 +0000

I was talking to a friend of mine a few days ago and he mentioned that the place he worked was really slow and was worried about getting laid off. He was wondering what to do to try and make … Continue reading →

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Ebay vs. Craigslist for welding gear.

Matt — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:30:32 +0000

I have been looking recently at the prices of welding supplies. I used to just buy all my gear at welding supply stores but, I’ve noticed how expensive everything seems to be. I decided to shop around on craigslist and … Continue reading →

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Mig welding sheet metal tips. Video

Matt — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:41:39 +0000

Here is a quick video showing a good way to weld very thin metal with a wire feed welder. I use a backer strip in the video, but sometimes you won’t be able to use one. Starting and stopping will … Continue reading →

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