shop equipment
Read Article TOOLIOM Welding Magnets Review
The first time you set up a frame without a third hand - magnets holding the corners while you reach for the gun - you stop wondering whether the investment was...
Welding Gear Blog - Page 44
Browse our complete collection of auto-darkening helmet reviews, glove tests, protective jacket sizing guides, and welding safety checklists.
helmets
Read Article TOOLIOM Welding Helmet Review: The Quiet Budget Alternative
Overshadowed by louder budget rivals, the TOOLIOM welding helmet has quietly become one of the better values in cheap auto-darkening hoods. TOOLIOM started as a...
gear apparel
Read Article TRUEWERK Welding Pants Review: Great Work Pants, Wrong Tool for the Arc
A friend of mine spent good money on TRUEWERK T2s because someone in a general trades group told him they were the best work pants on the market. He wore them t...
consumables
Read Article Tungsten Electrode Buying Guide for TIG Welding
Tungsten electrodes are color-coded by type. Learn why 2% lanthanated (blue) is the best all-around choice and how to match type and size to your TIG work.
shop equipment
Read Article Tungsten Electrode Storage Tube Guide
A tungsten storage tube keeps TIG electrodes sorted by color code and protects ground tips. Learn what to look for and the best magnetic-base holders.
consumables
Read Article Tungsten Electrode Sharpener: Do You Need One?
A tungsten sharpener grinds a consistent point with the marks running lengthwise for a stable arc. Learn if you need one, the right angle, and why diamond wheels.
consumables
Read Article Tungsten Electrode Types: Thoriated vs Ceriated vs Lanthanated vs Pure
Tungsten electrode colors are a code. Learn thoriated (red), ceriated (grey), lanthanated (blue/gold), and pure (green): which current and metal each suits.
shop equipment
Read Article VEVOR Welding Blanket Review: Big Coverage at a Low Bar to Entry
The VEVOR welding blanket ships in a red carry bag with a drawstring closure. It's a small detail, but it tells you something about how VEVOR thinks about its b...
shop equipment
Read Article VEVOR Welding Cart Review: 3-Tier Heavy Duty Model
The first time you drag your MIG welder across the shop floor by its ground clamp lead, you decide it's time for a cart. The second question is whether a cart u...