The 10 Best Welding Projects for High Schoolers
While you may think that they should start teaching kids at an earlier age, many high schools have a welding program to help the kids start learning trades as they get older. High school students are more capable of understanding the ins and outs of the more labor-intensive projects. Since many times they do start…
The Top 10 Welding Projects for Kids
There has been a lot of discussion over the last few years about when you should start teaching your child how to work with metal. Some people say they should wait until High School, however, the earlier you start a kid learning something like this the better. Children tend to learn better at younger ages.…
6 Types of Welds and When to Use Each
What are the 6 types of welds and when should you use each type? Officially, there are 5 types of weld joints: butt, T-joint, lap, edge, and corner. However, many might consider tack welding to be a sixth—and very useful—type. The type of weld joint necessary depends on many factors, least of which is the…
What are the Types of Weld Joints and Which is the Strongest
For all the years that I’ve been welding, one of the debates that I’ve always heard discussed was which welding joint works the best and which one is the strongest. This is an important discussion because if you use the wrong kind of joint on the wrong project, it can weaken the whole thing. This…
What are the Different Types of Welding Gases
What types of gases are used when welding? Welding requires the use of a variety of gases. Some welding gases can be used purely, while others are mixed with one or more gases to create a combination. Welding gases vary in cost and application. If you’re interested in learning more about the types of gases…
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…