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The numbers on welding electrodes.. what do they mean?

Welding rod confusion and how to differentiate between electrodes, rods and their uses and applications.

Miller Maxstar 210 product review

Miller Maxstar 210 Welding Machine Review If you're looking for a compact, versatile, and powerful DC welding machine, then the Miller...

Too much argon will actually disturb your welding puddle

Did you know you don't actually have to set your argon pressure to max to accomplish a good TIG weld? You read that right, yes you, the...

Counting down the five welding industries you need to check out ASAP

These are the top 5 welding industries you need to check out now!

5 tips to deal with failing a welding test.

Failing a welding test isn't the end of the world, or your career, it's merely the beginning of it. So how should we deal with failing a...

Is this $8000 dollar machine the future of gas powered welders?

We went out and bought a new Lincoln 330MPX and this is what we found out.

3 things to consider before purchasing your first welding machine

Choosing what machine to buy is not easy.

Top 10 mistakes you must avoid before, during and after taking a welding test.

Top 10 mistakes you must avoid before, during and after taking a welding test. New welders should avoid making these 10 mistakes.

Is a formal education in welding necessary?

What entails proper weld education? Over my years in welding I have met a wide variety of people; some have been welding inspectors,...

Understanding tungsten electrode classifications

Find out how to read the classification of tungsten electrodes.

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