Aaron Rice, Author at WaterWelders

Aaron Rice

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Aaron is a Pacific Northwest native. He worked in landscaping from a young age which eventually led him to start his own small-scale business. He then turned his attention to welding. He has worked as a welder and fitter on Portland and Tacoma waterfronts building railcars, bridges, and marine structures. Bringing together the theoretical aspects of fabrication with the nitty-gritty is something he's enthusiastic about. In his free time, he enjoys coffee, playing guitar, and playing cribbage with his wife. He is currently a graduate student in Boston, Massachusetts.

9 Christmas Welding Projects to Try Today (With Pictures and Videos)

If there’s one thing most people don’t like, it’s tacky (no pun intended!) Christmas ornaments and decorations. So, you can either deck the halls with boughs of holly or some steel. In this list, we’ve tried to provide you with some projects of varying difficulty that will spice up your home for the holidays. The […]

55 Romantic Welding Projects to Try Today (With Pictures and Videos)

If you’re looking to make a homemade gift for that special someone in your life, consider using your welding talent to give them a gift that will outlast most other presents. In this list, you will find hearts and flowers galore, but not all projects are created equal. If you have problems with one type […]

14 Aluminum Welding Projects to Try Today (With Pictures and Videos)

s and Part of what makes aluminum great is that it is so lightweight. It is also an incredibly sensitive metal. Being naturally more porous, the metal is more subject to contamination during welding. Since it is more sensitive, it also is subject to heat distortion. Check out some of these aluminum welding projects and […]

10 Best MIG Welders in Australia in 2024: Reviews & Top Picks

man using ESAB EMP215IC MIG:TIG:Stick Welder

There’s nothing worse than thinking you have your MIG Welder dialed in when you drop your hood and squirt out a pile of debris onto freshly prepared steel. There’s also nothing better than hearing that perfect sizzle like bacon fat in a pan on a Saturday morning and seeing how smoothly the weld is laying […]

FCAW vs GMAW: Differences, & When to Use Them

Introduction When choosing a welding process, whether for a side gig or a home project, two of the best and easiest processes are FCAW (Flux-cored Arc Welding) and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding). These two processes are designed for laying down quality welds and generally require less training than some more complicated processes. Both FCAW […]

7 Best Welding Gloves in the UK in 2024: Reviews & Top Picks

Oven gloves are not the same as welding gloves, even though welding gloves make suitable oven gloves. Welding gloves have multiple purposes. You’ll also see that there is no one-size-fits-all welding glove, not with an actual size or with the type of glove. However, we’ll show you some of the best gloves we’ve found. Whether […]

7 TIG Welding Projects to DIY Today (With Pictures and Videos)

close up Tig welding stainless steel work

One of the most precise and artsy ways to weld is using the TIG welding method. With its relatively low heat input, you can weld sensitive or thinner materials without fear of damaging them. It also requires quite a bit of finesse to make quality welds. Here are some relatively simple TIG welding projects to […]

18 Furniture Welding Projects to DIY Today (With Pictures and Videos)

Even though welding is often used in the industry to build things such as bridges, cars, and buildings, who’s to say that you can’t have a little fun with it? Part of that is not wasting your time on useless projects. You might as well get some use out of what you’re making, and making […]

20 Farm Welding Projects To DIY Today (With Pictures and Videos)

If you have a farm or large property, you probably handle most of the maintenance yourself. However, the equipment you need to maintain the property will also need care. Many of these projects are geared toward equipment repairs, but some focus on constructing valuable items. A good welder must be able to fabricate as well […]

8 DIY Welding Tool Plans You Can Assemble Yourself (With Pictures)

Every welder will find themselves working independently at some point. There’s not always an extra set of hands to hold a part steady. The truth is that many welder’s tools are overpriced at the hardware store. If you have the materials lying around your shop, you can make many of them in just a couple […]

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