consumables
Read Article Harbor Freight Welding Wire: Is It Reliable?
Harbor Freight Vulcan welding wire comes in flux-core and solid types, and the flux core is reportedly Italian-made. Learn if its reliable and the alternatives.
Welding Gear Blog - Page 30
Browse our complete collection of auto-darkening helmet reviews, glove tests, protective jacket sizing guides, and welding safety checklists.
shop equipment
Read Article Harbor Freight Welding Table Review: Worth It?
Harbor Freight sells Vulcan and Chicago Electric welding tables, a reasonable entry point for hobbyists despite thin tops. See what they offer and solid alternatives.
shop equipment
Read Article Hobart 770662 Welding Magnet Set Review
Honest review of the Hobart 770662 4-pack mini welding magnets: what they do well, their holding power gap vs. YESWELDER and CMS Magnetics, and who should buy them.
General
Read Article Hobart 770866 Battery and Parts Guide (Creator Series)
Hobart 770866 battery replacement and parts guide for the Creator Black auto-darkening welding helmet. CR2450 part numbers and lens kits inside.
General
Read Article Hobart 770890 Battery and Lens Replacement Guide
Hobart 770890 battery replacement guide with part numbers for the CR2450 cell, 770858 cover lens kit, and 770846 ADF cartridge.
helmets
Read Article Hobart Impact vs YESWELDER Compared
Two helmets, both built for welders who do not want to spend premium money on a hood. The difference is that one of them surprises you with how much view you ge...
General
Read Article Hobart 770890 Not Darkening: Troubleshooting Guide
Hobart 770890 not darkening? Fix the Inventor Series flagship with this step-by-step troubleshooting guide covering battery, sensors, and settings.
helmets
Read Article Hobart Creator Review: The Budget PureColor Hood
Not every welder needs the biggest hood on the wall, and Hobart built the Creator for exactly those people. The Hobart Creator sits one rung below the flagship...
General
Read Article Hobart Creator Welding Helmet Not Darkening: Fix Guide
Hobart Creator welding helmet not darkening? Step through every fix from dead CR2450 battery to sensor blockage and grind mode on the Creator series.