Welding Equipment

Proper personal protective equipment, or PPE, is just as important to the hobby welder as it is the seasoned professional. High temperatures, electricity, molten metal, dust, fumes — there’s a lot to protect yourself from. That’s why I’m going to show you which ones I picked as, in my opinion, the best welding gloves. Recently […]

Every beginner welder knows that welding lenses are incredibly important, but so few know the first thing about them. They stick with whatever came with the mask they bought, rarely check ratings — or even know they exist — and don’t know how to care for them. Many times I see someone replace a whole […]

It had to happen eventually; my trusty welding machine has kicked the bucket, and it’s time to replace it. There are two things I hate about getting a new welding machine; having to pay for it, and going through all the research to find a good one. So I thought, I might as well kill […]

A while ago, we received a question regarding a welding kit for home from our reader Eric. Welding can be a very useful skill for various DIY projects and home repairs and a lot of people feel confused just as Eric when it comes to what welding kit to buy. During my research, I have […]

Once, I came across a question from one of our curious readers, basically on what they are, their importance and the best welding blanket(s) out there. That’s why I have taken time to do this in-depth research for everyone like Erica. If you’re familiar with weld sparks and spatters, you’ll need to see this. A […]

Welding can be dangerous if you’re not careful. Obviously, you want to ensure your personal safety as much as possible. Having a stable surface to work on is a big part of that. But apparently, a lot of you don’t have a stable welding table to work on yet, which is a little worrying! Take […]