September 15, 2017 1:43 am
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Buying your first welder can open up a whole world of projects that you can tackle. Anytime you’re buying a new tool for your workshop, you need to balance several variables to make sure you’re getting the right tool for you. By simply asking yourself the following questions, you should have a better idea of what welder is best for you. Where are you going to work? Are you going to work in a workshop? Your garage? Outside? This is the first question to ask yourself, because this is essentially a health and safety issue. MIG welders use an inert... View Article
August 8, 2017 4:42 pm
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In our last post, we stressed the importance of reading and adhering to MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) when you’re working with propane or any type of welding gases. We mentioned protecting your eyes from propane burns by using among other items, a welding hood, otherwise known as a welding helmet. However, the process of welding itself, no matter what type of gas or which welding method you’re using, requires the use of a welding hood. Even hobby welders, people who just do the occasional DIY weld spot repair, and the student who needs to weld something for a class... View Article
July 30, 2017 4:33 pm
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Whenever you’re welding, safety is extremely important. Even experienced welders need to review safety procedures when they’re working with welding gases, like propane. Propane gas is highly flammable and in certain circumstance explosive. It also causes freezer burns when it comes into contact with your skin and getting it in your eyes can even cause permanent vision impairment. Ignoring safety measures and not following the safety instructions detailed in the Propane Material Safety Data Sheet, can be deadly. We’ve made up a list of 5 safety guidelines for working with propane below to show you how important following safety measures... View Article
