Welding Supplies from IOC

Whoever says size matters has never seen two things: a Tasmanian Devil amped up on Red Bull mixed with beaver steroids—and the ESAB Miniarc Rogue ES 180i. The good things that come in this small package are built to impress, but one of the most useful benefits of the Rogue 180i might just be how you plug it into the...

“Sports tires are sick,” the mechanic said. “They’re the ones I’d go with.” My stupid 17-year-old self was just dumb enough to take his word for it. Within two months, our streets were covered in ice and snow. My “super cool” tires became a danger to my community as I attempted to drive around town. Because of their low amount...

In a previous month, we covered portability while welding out in the field. However, there are many of you that weld in a workshop or your garage. This doesn’t mean portability isn’t important to you as well! In fact, moving easily around your shop can increase efficiency, reduce frustration and decrease the chances of an accident happening to you or...

The $1.4 billion stealth bomber pulled out onto the runway of Guam’s airforce base. The wet, humid air was foreign to the silent behemoth, which had largely been developed in the dry deserts of the western United States. But what was a little moisture to an aircraft that represented the pinnacle of modern innovation? The colossal flight machine began taking...

Power requirements have never been demonstrated better than 1989’s Christmas Vacation. As Clark Griswald excitedly goes to plug in his elaborate Christmas lights display, his joy turns to dread as he realizes that he’s vastly miscalculated his power situation. While this indirectly leads to a Santa decoration being launched thousands of feet in the air, the basic concept of this...

Have you ever gone camping? For some people, it’s a nightmare. You’re cold, hungry and have to sleep on rocks—then a raccoon tries to snuggle with you halfway through the night. You end up having a lot in common with the raccoon and promise you’ll stay in touch. But they don’t keep their word, and now you can never look...

A crack like a gunshot rang out as the baseball connected with the bat. Moving as a blur, the ball sped through the air, going higher and higher. The batter watched it out of the corner of his eye as he headed towards first base, hoping the ball's upward momentum would hold. But it didn’t. As it reached its peak...

“Shake the house”—that was the original term for “spring cleaning” over 3,000 years ago. As the first spring cleaners, the ancient Persians believed that clearing out their houses after winter prevented disease and ill fortune—and they were right. When it comes to preventing your own ill fortune, doing a little bit of spring cleaning in your shop or work area...

“A fire pit! A FIRE PIT?!” We can hear you skeptics yelling at the top of your lungs. “Cavemen have been making fire pits for hundreds of thousands of years, how hard could it be?!” While your most basic fire pit can be created by an asthmatic toddler, any self-respecting welder will have significantly higher expectations for themselves. The ultimate...

MIG welding is one of the most user-friendly welding processes for someone looking to get into metal work. Although it’s often described as “a metal hot glue gun,” MIG is still an incredibly deep process that can take a lifetime to master. However, by following the right steps, a beginner can tackle the basics in no time. Before striking an...