Welding machines have been a part of life our lives for many years. Improvement in modern technology has paved a way for machines that are not only more portable but also high-powered than ever before. Engine-driven welders have been in use for the longest time now. These welders use a gasoline/diesel/propane-driven engine to generate power … Read more
If you’ve ever used an impact wrench before, you’ll probably have come across either a detent pin or hog ring. The two are used to hold impact sockets in place and are a necessity for anyone handling pneumatic impact tools such as impact wrenches. The sockets feature a cross hole on the handle end that … Read more
For most welders, especially beginners, it is often challenging to set the right parameters on their MIG welder. You’re probably in the same predicament, so we’ll explain the basics of shielding gas settings and how they can be adjusted for optimal performance. Aside from selecting good MIG equipment, ensuring proper MIG gas settings is crucial … Read more
MIG welding liner is one of the most important components of a MIG gun. The primary purpose of the liner is to guide or direct the welding wire from the wire feed all the way to the welder tip. Without the liner, it would be practically impossible to move the wire from one part of … Read more
Stick welding is commonly referred to as arc or MMA (Manual Metal Arc) welding. The name arises from the fact that the welding arc is formed between the flux-coated stick electrode and the welded metals. Both the workpiece and the electrode melt to form a weld joint. This means that the operator must continually replace … Read more
Welding can be a rewarding career as long as you can handle long working hours and extreme working conditions. A good number of welders, especially beginners enjoy welding and everything it pertains. Ideally, there is hardly any sector that does not require some form of welding. However, the trade can be quite challenging especially when … Read more
What’s the proper way to store welding leads? Ideally, welding leads are conductors that carry electrical current used in welding. Improper handling and storage of welding leads can adversely affect their performance, and worse still, they can even cause accidents. Besides, if you leave your cables lying around and unattended, dust and other contaminants are … Read more
Whether you work as a carpenter, electrician, plumber, or just a DIY enthusiast, handheld and power tools are a key necessity, and they need to be by your side at all times. Thanks to modern technology, there are countless tools, both complex and simple ones. Basically, there is a tool for every need and every … Read more
Flux core welding is a semi-automatic process similar to MIG welding. Both processes use similar equipment, continuous wire feed electrode, and they have a relatively high production rate. The main difference between the two processes is the type of electrode used and how the weld is shielded from contaminants. MIG welding uses a solid wire … Read more
Personal safety when welding is not a matter of choice whether you’re an experienced professional welder or just a hobby welder. To some extent, welding safety plays a critical role in the success or failure of your welding career. One of the questions that many beginners ask themselves is, “can you weld in the rain?” … Read more