How accurate are plasma cutters: 7 pros and common problems
If you discuss metal cutting, you will come across some standard treatments. It can be a mechanical cutting method or a thermal cutting process. Plasma cutting falls under the latter…
Troubleshooting Common Problems with Your Plasma Cutter
The plasma cutter is a tool that many people are able to afford to have in their home workshop. The prices have fallen to levels where even the backyard mechanic…
Stick Welding Electrode Chart – Size, Amperage, Material Thickness, Current and Penetration
There are many different sizes of welding rods and as a welder, it is a bit difficult to remember all of them. Especially since most of us have welding rods…
Welding Rods Compared: 7014 vs 7018 Differences
In this article you will learn about the different between 7014 and 7018 soldering electrodes - we will consider coatings, solidification times and compatible metals! Difference for 7014 vs 7018…
Welding Rods: Types, Sizes and Uses (The Ultimate Guide)
Something important to consider before starting to weld is the electrode that you will use. Whether you are going to be working domestically or for a small industry: on carbon…
How to MIG, TIG and Stick Weld Aluminum
Welding aluminum is much more challenging that welding steel due to the different characteristics of the metal. Aluminum is different to steel because it melts at around 1200 degrees but…
6010 vs 6011 vs 6013 vs 7018 vs 7024 Welding Rod Comparison
There are a huge range of stick welding electrodes to choose from, but the most commonly used for mild steel are E6010, E6011, E6013, E7018 and E7024. All of these have different…
What is MIG Pulse Welding and TIG Pulse Welding?
Pulse welding is a process that is used in Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). The pulse process works by quickly varying the current between a high and…
How to Stick Welding for Beginners – Explained in Details
Stick welding (SMAW or Shielded Metal Arc Welding) is one of the most popular welding processes alongside MIG and TIG. It’s a simple process popular with outdoor welders as it’s not…
Art Deco Fireguard for Log Burner – Welding Projects Good Enough To Make Money
Creating a unique homemade log burner fireguard is one welding project idea that sells a lot in the market today. The interesting thing is that it doesn’t require much investment.…
