gear apparel
Read Article Carhartt Welding Jacket Review
Carhartt is one of the most trusted names in American workwear - and for many welders, a Carhartt jacket is what they already own before they ever buy a ded...
Welding Gear Blog - Page 14
Browse our complete collection of auto-darkening helmet reviews, glove tests, protective jacket sizing guides, and welding safety checklists.
consumables
Read Article Cast Iron Welding Rod: The Complete Buying Guide
The best cast iron welding rod is nickel-based: pure nickel for machinability or 55% nickel iron for strength. Learn how to choose and avoid cracks.
shop equipment
Read Article Certiflat Welding Table Review
Certiflat FabBlock welding tables ship as CNC laser-cut U-Weld kits you assemble yourself, with 16mm fixture holes on 2 inch centers. Read our review and alternatives.
helmets
Read Article Cheap Welding Helmet Delay Too Slow: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
A budget welding helmet with a slow darkening response causes real eye strain. Here is what causes it, what you can fix with dials and cleaning, and what is a hardware limit.
helmets
Read Article Cheap Welding Helmet Guide: What You Actually Get
Walk into any hardware store and there is a wall of cheap welding helmets promising the same features as hoods that supposedly separate the pros. Some of them a...
helmets
Read Article Cheater Lens for a Welding Helmet: See the Weld Pool Clearly Again
If you find yourself squinting at the weld pool or you already wear reading glasses, a cheater lens for your welding helmet can transform your view. Also called...
helmets
Read Article Chicago Electric vs. Vulcan Welding Helmet Compared
Harbor Freight sells welding helmets under two house brands: Chicago Electric and Vulcan. Both are sold exclusively at Harbor Freight stores and HarborF...
helmets
Read Article Chicago Electric Welding Helmet Battery and Lens Replacement Guide
The Chicago Electric welding helmet battery is one of the most common questions Harbor Freight welding customers ask - usually because the auto-darkening le...
helmets
Read Article Chicago Electric Welding Helmet Full Review (Harbor Freight)
The Chicago Electric welding helmet is one of the most recognized budget auto-darkening helmets in North America - not because of any groundbreaking technol...