Buying Your First Welder

Buying Your First Welder

There are a number of things to consider when it comes to buying your first welder. As Popular Mechanics says, “The welder is your biggest ­expense, so don't cheat yourself—a cheap welder will only frustrate you and make learning more difficult.” Things to consider...
The Many Uses of Isopropyl Alcohol

The Many Uses of Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol is the formal name for rubbing alcohol. Many people know about using rubbing alcohol in the bathroom for disinfecting or medical uses. However, there are so many ways to use rubbing alcohol on a daily basis! . Isopropyl alcohol in the bathroom Remove...
Welding Mild Steel

Welding Mild Steel

Reasons to Use C25 Shielding Gas When MIG Welding Mild Steel The most commonly used shielding gas for home and hobby MIG welding is C25 (75% argon gas and 25% carbon dioxide). It's not the cheapest gas mixes but it is well liked because it gives the person MIG welding...
Dry Ice and How to Preserve It

Dry Ice and How to Preserve It

Dry ice is simply the solid form of carbon dioxide. Used primarily as a cooling agent, it bests traditional water ice with its lower temperature and clean “melting”. It is most useful for preserving items that must remain cold or frozen, such as ice cream or...
Beginner Welding Projects for New Welders

Beginner Welding Projects for New Welders

One of the best parts of welding is how much of an art form it is. Sure, there’s science behind it but a lot of what determines success from failure is by practice on the part of the person welding. Luckily, supplies are relatively cheap, and you can practice with...
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