by Tami Holly | Aug 21, 2026 | Beginner
Zinc coated Galvalume is a popular material for roofing panels and light fabrication because its aluminum-zinc coating protects the steel underneath from corrosion. That same coating makes brazing trickier because it reacts to heat before the steel core does, and... by Mike Muggy | Jun 3, 2026 | Beginner
If you’re welding mixed metals, you need different filler than you would for a single-metal project. If you melt each metal to the point that they fuse, you raise the risk of cracks, warping, and weak bonding. One option welders use for this type of repair is... by Tami Holly | May 18, 2026 | Beginner
People who work in a restoration shop know firsthand that old, worn metal is harder to work with than new metal. What lands in your shop often has previous repairs and years of stress baked into it, which makes the whole repair more touch-and-go. One of the biggest... 
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... 