Thomas is a professional welder who gained his certification several decades ago and learned all the nuances of this job since then. When not at work, Thomas loves fishing in a lake near his summer house.
All professionals use various types of tools, tricks, and methods to perform their duties. Metal dealers use welding machines and bolts to join different pieces of metals, while plumbers use pipe joints to connect pipes. Metal fabrication is a profession that requires several years of training and apprenticeship to ...
What makes a good quality welding ground clamp? This is a question that you must answer before you go shopping. Getting the ideal unit for your needs may seem like an easy task but rest assured it is not. You have to know the key features to review before you place an order for any of the units that will capture your ...
Every welder out there needs a helmet that can shield their eyes and face from harmful rays, gases, arc flash, sparks, flying particles, and so forth. However, finding one that protects you from the mentioned hazards without complicated settings and delays isn't a walk in the park. Many of the helmets in the current ...
A substandard welder is a catastrophe for your welding projects. Unfortunately, some pay for the device, have it delivered, then find out quality is nowhere near good enough when it’s too late. Nonetheless, the best 120V welders are still available in a difficult to navigate market. Finding them is like walking a ...
Hobart and Miller are two different welding machine brands, but if you get into the details of their histories and their ownership, you find they’re very similar. For instance, they were both started in the early 1900s and are currently owned by the same parent company, namely Illinois Tool Works.
Although they ...
Unless you are a professional welder with solid experience, or you have had some training, it is hard to know if your MIG welder is well set up for optimal performance. Without the correct settings, you may have a difficult time achieving the best results for different tasks you take up. Before setting up your MIG ...
Hobart Ironman 230 MIG Welder Review
MIG welders are known for their accuracy, as rather than haphazardly placing their filler material on their parent and weld metals, they feed it into the weld through a loop of material. Even this trait cannot protect them from the natural dangers of welding, though.
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Miller Millermatic 141 Mig Review
To begin with, it is important to note that this welder is a Mig welder. That means that as the copper electrode rotates through the hose, it also produces its own filler material. This is a godsend to anyone who has to work in the country, where lugging around filler ...
As any good welder knows, having the right equipment makes your work easier and also protects you from molten steel, flying objects and the harmful effects of radiant energy. A welding helmet is an essential part of the safety gear recommended for helmet. However, choosing the ideal one from all the available options ...
After welding your metal pieces together, the post-welding process is important if you want to have a smooth and aesthetic finish and keep your customer satisfied. Weld beads may be a filler that reinforces the welded joint but sometimes you don't want them ...
