shop equipment
Read Article Portable Welding Table Guide
A portable welding table folds and travels while giving a flat steel surface, fixturing slots, and adjustable height. Learn what to look for and which to buy.
Welding Gear Blog - Page 51
Browse our complete collection of auto-darkening helmet reviews, glove tests, protective jacket sizing guides, and welding safety checklists.
helmets
Read Article Welding Helmet Buying Guide for Professional and Commercial Use
A production welder running eight hours a day doesn't replace helmets on a whim. The decision is a real one with real tradeoffs: a professional-grade helmet cos...
gear apparel
Read Article Red Wing Welding Boots Review
Red Wing Shoes has been making work boots in Red Wing, Minnesota since 1905. Among welders, the brand has a devoted following - particularly for the model...
shop equipment
Read Article Respirator Guide for Welding Galvanized Steel
Welding galvanized steel is one of the most hazardous welding operations from a fume exposure perspective. The zinc coating on galvanized steel produces zinc ox...
shop equipment
Read Article RIVERWELD Magnetic Corner Square Review
RIVERWELD magnetic corner square 2-pack reviewed: verified 30 lb pull force, 60 and 90 degree angles, and honest comparison to Strong Hand Tools for shop and production use.
gear apparel
Read Article Revco Welding Jacket Review
Revco Industries is the parent company behind the Black Stallion welding PPE brand - one of the most respected names in welding gloves, jackets, sleeves...
shop equipment
Read Article Rod Oven Temperature Chart for 7018 and Low Hydrogen Rods
Hold 7018 at 250 to 300 F; rebake wet low-hydrogen rods at 500 to 800 F. See the full rod oven temperature chart and the key holding vs rebaking difference.
gear apparel
Read Article ROCKROOSTER Welding Boots Review: Budget Steel Toe or Genuine Shop Boot?
When your boot budget is tighter than your welding schedule, ROCKROOSTER shows up on every comparison list. The brand sits in the same price tier as generic imp...
gear apparel
Read Article SAFETOE Welding Boots Review: Budget-Tier Protection That Punches Above Its Weight
Your leather upper is smoking before the arc even strikes. That's a bad day, and it usually traces back to one decision made in a hurry: picking boots by look i...