consumables
Read Article Stainless MIG Wire: How to Choose the Right Type
Stainless MIG wire must match your base metal. Learn why ER308L is the standard for 304 stainless, what the low-carbon L means, and which gas to use.
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Browse our complete collection of auto-darkening helmet reviews, glove tests, protective jacket sizing guides, and welding safety checklists.
gear apparel
Read Article Steel Toe Welding Boots Compared
The first time I dropped a section of hot channel iron on my foot, I was wearing sneakers, and I limped for a week. That was the day I got serious about steel t...
shop equipment
Read Article Strong Hand Tools Welding Table Review
Strong Hand Tools welding tables span the portable Nomad, professional BuildPro modular systems, and the Rhino Cart mobile station. Read our review of the full range.
shop equipment
Read Article Strong Hand Tools Magnetic Welding Square Review
At some point in a serious fabrication shop, you run out of patience for magnets that won't let go when you need them to and won't hold when you need them to st...
learn
Read Article Tack Weld and Stitch Weld Symbol Guide
Tack welds hold parts for fit-up; stitch (intermittent) welds are spaced segments. Learn how each is shown and how to read length-pitch notation.
shop equipment
Read Article Steiner Welding Blanket Review: Two Materials, Two Different Jobs
The first time you lay a Steiner 316 carbonized fiber blanket over your arm, you understand why shops that do pipe welding or overhead work specifically ask for...
gear apparel
Read Article Thorogood Welding Boots Review
Thorogood is an American boot manufacturer based in Wisconsin, making boots in the USA since 1892. Like Red Wing, Thorogood occupies the premium American-ma...
consumables
Read Article TIG Welding Filler Rod: The Complete Buying Guide
Match TIG filler to your metal: ER70S-2 for steel, ER308L for stainless, ER4043 or ER5356 for aluminum. Learn how to choose the rod and size.
shop equipment
Read Article Tillman and Steiner Welding Blanket Review
I have bought both Tillman and Steiner welding blankets at different points in my career, and the conversation about which one is better is one I have had at th...