by Tami Holly | Jan 15, 2026 | Steel
Every welder knows that heat control is everything. If you don’t know the thermal limits of your base metal, you’re setting yourself up for burn-throughs or weak joints. Understanding what the melting point of the most common metals is helps you choose the...
by Tami Holly | Nov 3, 2025 | Steel
You’ve got something you want to make or repair, but there’s one problem: it requires welding. Before you fire up your machine, you’ll need to grab some supplies. One of the most important is the welding rod. A welding rod (also called an electrode)...
