What is a Grinding Wheel? A grinding wheel is composed of an abrasive compound. The expendable wheel is used for abrasive cutting or grinding. Wheels are made...

What happens when you need to attach a small bolt or metal component to another piece of metal, and firing up the old arc welder just isn’t...

Plants add a lot of color and cheer to a home, but it can be tricky to find a place for them. There are only so many...

Ask anyone and you will get the same exact answer: education is expensive. In order to have a career that is fulfilling and will allow you to...

The economy has proven to be a difficult time for everyone. Small businesses have found it particularly challenging to keep afloat and many have been forced to...

The following torch cutting instructional videos are provided by Smith Equipment. Smith Equipment offers an extensive line of cutting torches, gas regulators, tips and replacement gauges. Acetylene...

The highest standards for welding companies are those that are set by the American Welding Society (AWS). The society's standards are so high that many companies are...

In the simplest sense of the word, gas cylinders are pressurized vessels used to store gas above atmospheric pressure. Bottled gases or cylinder gases are most commonly...

Lasers are classified by the measurement of their power out-up, with a rating ranging from 1 to 4; 1 being the lowest and least hazardous, and 4...

Are you a welding inspector? Are you currently in class studying to be a welder? Are you a welding teacher? Then you might want to consider investing...

This week’s roundup is serving up a lot of special news! Get expert advice on good safety practices for gas grills from us here at Baker’s Gas,...

Have you ever considered teaching? The American Welding Society (AWS) has made it easier than ever to become a Certified Welding Educator (CWE). This program is made...

Having attended the Iola Old Car Show last weekend (held in the Wisconsin city of its namesake during the second weekend of each July) I was inspired...

Oxyfuel welding is a popular form of welding that is in use in many areas. It can also be a very dangerous form of welding. Mixing the...

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has announced the launch of the 6th annual Welding Projects Challenge: "What Drives You?" This competition is hosted by Miller and is held...

One of the largest dangers welders face is inadequate ventilation. Ventilation is something that everyone knows is important but many forget about. Dangers such as fires are...

Welding is a field that is growing by leaps and bounds every year. And it is not just the number of welders that is growing: there are...

MIG welding is often described as a simple “point and shoot” technique for welding. However, depending on the size of the weld joint and the material being...

“If you can only afford one welder, it really needs to be a MIG.” That is how Gearz host Stacey David ends his tutorial on MIG welders....

A great way to further your welding career is by becoming a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or even moving up to a Senior Certified Welding...

What is electric resistance welding? Find out theapplication, process, and cost. Learn about spot welding and seam welding,advantages and disadvantages of electric resistance welding. Electric resistance welding...

The word LASER is actually an acronym for: L – Light A – Amplification (by) S – Stimulated E – Emission (of) R – Radiation Laser technology...

How would you react to seeing a machine gun welded onto a sculpture in the playground area of a park? Would it seem funny, amusing, offensive or...

Brazing is a process that joins metal. Filler metal is heated and distributed between at least two close-fitting parts by a process called capillary action. A flux...