The right shielding gas mix to use when MIG welding mild steel can be confusing to the home repair-ist or home hobbyist. The best to use depends on the different mild steel gauges you’re welding and you want to think about the results you want from the weld. These two things along with the amount…
Knowing how to find the testing date on your compressed gas cylinder is key. And it doesn’t matter if you’re buying a used tank of compressed gas. Or you’re renting a tank of gas for your welding project. Because you’ll want to check your gas cylinder tank is within its testing dates. As you won’t…
Already found the stainless steel welding wire you want to use? Or already know who to weld stainless steel? If your answer to both those questions is no. You’ll find some help right here. In your hunt for stainless steel MIG wire, you’ll get a head start on the best stainless welding wire. And when…
You’ve a great 90 Amp or 130 Amp flux core welder, that uses flux core welding wire. But you’ve this little job to do. And it’s Aluminum. You ask yourself. ‘Can you weld Aluminum with a flux core welder?’ And use flux core aluminum welding wire?’ Because you don’t want to buy a cylinder of…
You have a great welder. And you’ve been practicing. Now you’re ready for a real project. You want to building a trailer ramp gate onto your utility trailer. And use for your quad bike, motorcycle. Or sit on mower. After a ton of research around on the web. I found some high value information produced…
Your Goplus welder has arrived. You opened the box filled with excitement. But wait. What is this flimsy bit of paper that is in the box. Is that supposed to be your Goplus MIG 130 welder manual? Isn’t there something better to help you get started? The Goplus MIG 130 Manual I’ve seen the Goplus…
Have you a few welding projects at home where; Yes, you could pay someone to weld and repair them for you. But wait! It might be fun to do them yourself. How hard could it be – this welding stuff? Or do you have someone close to you that has said they’d like to try…
Before Choosing A Flap Disc, Understand Stainless Steel Stainless Steel is available in many types depending on the properties needed. The one thing that all the types of stainless steel have in common is their mark or stain resistance – hence the name. This means stainless steel keeps its shiny look even when exposed to…
You’ve heard about flux core welding. You may even be interested in getting a welder and welding up something yourself. Or perhaps flux core welding is of more academic interest. Either way, you’ll discover here what flux core welding is used for. And you’ll learn the 12 best uses. ​What Is Flux Core Welding Used…
What MIG Welding Is Used For – The 10 Thousand Foot View At the highest level MIG welding is used for welding metals such as mild steel, stainless steel and Aluminum where a good looking weld is needed with little after weld clean up. Where the finished look of the weld is important, yet you…