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You have bought yourself a Goplus MIG 130 welder or you are thinking of buying one. You have read the marketing material. But what can you weld with a Goplus 130 MIG welder. Find out before you plunge in. The Goplus MIG 130 has MIG in its title. You’ll read the specifications and you’ll realize …
Goplus MIG 130 Welder AC Flux Core Metals Welded, Beware! Read More »
As a new or novice welder, it’s tricky to know which is the right size to go for. In the battle between .030 vs .035 flux core wire, even the most experienced debate what flux core wire to use. I tell you three stories to help you decide and At the end I’ll give you …
.030 vs .035 Flux Core Wire, How to choose? 16 Pts B4U Buy Read More »
Types of Magnetic Ground in Welding There are two main types of magnetic grounds for welding. One type is called a rare earth magnet. And as its name suggests it is made from the alloys of rare earth elements. This type of grounding magnet is a permanent, strong magnet. The other type is called an …
Welding Ground Magnet, Types, How to Use (Video), and Choose Read More »
You’ll find 3 metals covered in this article. Mild or low carbon steel, stainless steel and Aluminum. You’ll find out about the effective use of acetone for welding Along with the why, the what and the how to use acetone on metal you plan to weld. When you’re MIG or TIG welding clean metal is …
Acetone For Welding, Clean the Oil and Grease on 3 Metals Read More »
First a Bit about Aluminum If you’re not used to working with Aluminum you may not realize some things. Along with being an attractive lightweight metal, it is a soft metal and Aluminum has a lower melting point than steel. Why Does It Matter that Aluminum is Soft? It matters because it is easy to …
Flap Discs For Aluminum, Selection and their Use in Welding Read More »
Aluminum is expensive. And the biggest problem with welding Aluminum is because the metal is not clean enough. MIG Welding or TIG welding Aluminum? Then the right wire brush for Aluminum should be part of your tool box. Here I take you through finding the right scratch brush to use on your Aluminum, when to …
Find the Right Wire Brush For Aluminum (and How to Use it) Read More »
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 …
Flap Discs for Stainless Steel How to Choose the Best Read More »
You’ve your Trailer Ramp Gate Plan in hand, scribbled notes all over. You may have even bought all the steel, welding wire and a tank of compressed gas for your MIG welder. You may be just perched ready to go. You’ll find here the 12 best hints and tips on How to build a trailer …
How to Build a trailer Ramp Gate 12 Best Tips For Welders Read More »
I think when trying to find a magnetic welding mirror, it helps to know when you would use it. Just so that you’re sure it is exactly what you need. I’m going to explain when you would use one. Then I’ll explain how to find yourself the right magnetic welding mirror for you. If you …
Magnetic Welding Mirror Get One [View that Hard to See Weld] Read More »
You have a decent 230 volt MIG welder. You’ve been practicing and now you’re ready to test your skills on a real project. Building a trailer ramp gate onto an existing utility trailer that you use for your quad bike, motorcycle or sit on mower is a good place to start. After a ton of …
Utility Trailer Ramp Gate Plans In Pictures 7 Steps Read More »
