by Tami Holly | Jan 29, 2026 | Beginner
You’ve got a broken bracket or a fence that needs fixing, so you head to the shop or pull up a website. Then you stop cold. Whether you’re staring at physical shelves or scrolling through a product page, you’re met with a wall of numbers and colors you don’t...
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 6, 2025 | Beginner
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...
by Tami Holly | Nov 16, 2025 | Beginner
Most people are familiar with hot welding, which involves using high heat to fuse materials. However, cold welding is another popular technique that joins materials without melting them. If you’re starting a new fabrication project and aren’t sure which...
by Tami Holly | Nov 7, 2025 | Beginner
Welding takes patience, precision, and a steady hand. Mistakes happen all the time, especially when you’re still learning the basics and getting comfortable with your technique. Most errors are small—they might leave you with a weak joint or an uneven bead....
