by Tami Holly | Dec 22, 2025 | Beginner
You’ll be starting your next welding project soon. What should you do to prepare? The lead-up to your project is arguably more important than the welding and finishing phases. If you don’t set yourself up for success from the start, you risk weak welds and...
by Tami Holly | Dec 13, 2025 | Beginner
As a welder, you’ll use a range of metals for your projects, including popular options like steel, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and cast iron. When you select a metal for a weld, you’ll want to consider factors like strength, corrosion resistance,...
by Tami Holly | Dec 6, 2025 | 72 Electrode, 75 Electrode, 77 Electrode, Cast Iron
There are countless metals that work well for welding projects, from aluminum with its lightweight strength to stainless steel with its corrosion resistance. One of the more challenging materials you can use is cast iron. Cast iron has a high carbon content, which...
by Tami Holly | Dec 2, 2025 | Beginner
If you do welding professionally or as a hobby, one process you should know about is carbon arc cutting. Carbon arc cutting, while it can be dangerous and noisy, is an incredibly useful method for cutting and gouging tough metals like aluminum and copper. If you...
