Rod Ovens: What Are They and Do I Need One?
Those proficient at stick welding already possess expertise in temperature management, shielding gas, travel speed and more. You would expect no less from them in terms of equipment and materials prep. Stick welders should carefully maintain everything involved in the welding process. A rod oven is a good example. What are rod ovens and do…
14 Essential Beginner Welding Tools You Have to Buy
If I want to start welding, which tools should I invest in? Beginner welders should purchase a quality welder, first and foremost. In addition, you’ll also need to buy supplemental tools, accessories, safety gear, and shielding gas. Despite the initial investment, it’s important to privilege quality over a cheap price tag when welding. As the…
Why Welding Electrodes Are Coated
Electrodes are an essential component of arc welding. Each method utilizes its own unique type of electrode to achieve the arc necessary for fusion. Because of this, electrodes can look very different between types of arc welding. Within each electrode family are different variations specific to certain applications. For example, some electrodes are coated—each unique…
Do Welding Rods Go Bad?
Welding projects cannot be completed without welding electrodes, and in order to produce quality welds, your rods must be in good condition. Electrodes can go bad relatively easily, so it’s important to know how to care for the electrode to not only preserve shelf life, but also to avoid weld defects from using a damaged…
Which Welding Rod Should I be Using
If you’re just getting into welding, you may have a few questions about what type of welding rods to use. This is a very important step in any project. There are so many beginners out there that will just grab the first welding rod they come across thinking it doesn’t matter. Selecting the wrong welding…