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It doesn’t matter if you weld so well that the mere sight of one of your beads makes grown men weep for joy—if you don’t protect it, your welds are basically worthless. That might seem a little harsh, but an unprotected weld is a prime target for rust, and rust will not only eventually compromise your weld, but all the...

There’s nothing wrong with a beginner learning how to weld. But no one wants to be making amateur mistakes, especially if you’ve been welding for a while. Here’s a list of the top 5 mistakes that’ll make you look like it’s your first day on the job and expert recommendations on how to avoid or fix these problems.   Welding...

Are you sick of being tethered to walls? It’s a frustrating experience to be limited based on the location of the nearest electric socket. Ultimate freedom comes from being able to weld anything, anywhere. And that’s why a generator is a welder’s best friend.   But anyone who has shopped for a generator before knows that it can feel overwhelming...

You wanna know what’s different about this summer? For the first time in a long time, people are finally able to hang out in groups again. Whether it’s friends or family (or both if you’re Domonic Toretto), the stats are showing that this is the first time in years when people are finally enjoying summer as it should be. This...

The day was perfect, with only a calm breeze. As the behemoth of a ship was cast off, its dual gun decks were an astonishing sight. Every inch of the ship was finely decorated in honor of the king, who’d personally been responsible in pushing for such an elaborate design. The entire city of Stockholm had shown up to see...

Following our in-depth review of the ESAB Sentinel last month, we wanted to take a fresh look at some of the new improvements Miller has been adding to their helmets. In particular, their ClearLight technology has now been upgraded and enhanced with the introduction of new ClearLight 2.0. While ClearLight 2.0 is being actively incorporated into Miller’s line of auto-darkening...

For years, it’s been rumored that ESAB based the initial design of the Sentinel A50 helmet on the popular video game, Halo. While ESAB has never confirmed or denied this, the A50’s unique, sleek design is definitely different from almost any other helmet on the market. Was ESAB really just trying to make a sweet-looking helmet, or is there more...

If welding had unlockable achievements, porosity would be on everyone’s list. It’s just part of the welding learning curve. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see welders with years of experience whose beads still look like an ant hive. But does porosity really affect your weld, and if so, what can you do about it? Is Porosity Really That Bad...

Welding in TV shows and movies always leaves a weird taste in our mouths. Some guy flips his hood down and presto, he’s built a 747 in an afternoon. Even many of the popular home or auto DIY shows skip over the majority of nuanced details that really makes welding the artform it is. We’ve always wished there was a...

Two years ago, the world’s shipping systems got flipped on their head. What this meant was that welding manufacturers couldn’t get the parts they needed to build new welders. Realizing their inventory was going to be limited, most of the major manufacturers pulled back on all their rebate programs or even cut them entirely. The thought was, “No point in...