Welding is a highly skilled trade that takes many years of experience to perfect. More than just experience, you’ll need certifications if you want to land the best jobs in the industry. But certifications aren’t easy to come by. They require pricey specialized schooling, not to mention the time you have to invest in school, […]
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In the United States, nearly 400,000 welders are currently employed. That’s just about one welding job for every thousand jobs that exist across the country. On average, these welders are earning $44,360 annually. This isn’t the most impressive salary, but it’s just the national average. Welders in some cities are bringing home $20,000 more each […]
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Commercial diving is the sixth fastest-growing career in the United States, and underwater welding is one of the major skills that can help you get well-paying employment in this expanding industry. From deep ocean oil rigs to dams on lakes and rivers, there are plenty of places to work in this field and many different […]
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It’s a nightmare for any cast-iron machine owner to crack or break a vital cast component. It can mean thousands of dollars in replacement parts or hundreds of dollars for hiring a cast-iron welding specialist. Either option can be chosen, but if you know how to weld and are up for learning a new skill, […]
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Welding is a dangerously hot job. Though all tools are important, we believe that the most important ones are the items that every welder should have to keep themselves safe. We have listed the safety items that we believe are the most important, as well as other tools that are needed, in order of their […]
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When you start learning to weld, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available on the subject. It can be difficult to begin your welding journey without knowing about the different welding types that exist. Some are easier to learn, while others are quite difficult. While certain types of welding processes […]
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There is nothing worse after a welding session than slaving away trying to clean up ugly, stubborn slag residue with a blunt chipping hammer, especially one with an uncomfortable grip that lacks shock absorption. Most of us have been there before, but if you haven’t, you don’t want to start now! We have a list […]
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There are over thirty different types of welding pliers online, with many different brands and styles under each plier type, leaving a massive list to search through to find a good pair of welding pliers. What pair do you choose, and how do you know they’re good? We have sorted through the masses and written […]
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There are few tools as useful as the angle grinder. While it’s a common tool in almost every trade, it’s one of the most desirable because it can have a significant effect on the efficiency of your projects. Tool companies are constantly trying to outdo each other with unique product designs, resulting in a large, […]
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Propane is one of the safest and least expensive gases to use in the workshop, and burns hot enough to effectively weld, solder, braze, and preheat most metals. It’s an excellent choice for the workshop or home use. While it’s sometimes used with oxygen to produce a powerful flame, it can work effectively without any […]
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