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Vern Lewis came to Prescott Valley in 2007 and we have established ourselves as the place to go for welding supplies in the area. Reputation, integrity, and word of mouth are everything in this small town. Our team of welding professionals are committed to providing the best customer service and products to local welders. This…

People sometimes ask, “How long does it take to become a welder?”. The better question is, of course, “How long does it take to become a good welder?” Anybody who has a welding machine, or access to one, and has tried to weld something can be called a welder—but becoming a good professional welder takes…

Whether you’re working on a personal project or are fabricating a large piece of equipment for a commercial client, you may be wondering if it’s possible – or a good idea – to weld aluminum to steel. So in this guide from Vern Lewis Welding Supply, we’ll take a deep look at this subject and…

Wondering how to become a certified welder? Welders have a wide variety of job opportunities, and becoming certified can help you increase your salary – as well as your knowledge of your craft. But how do you get started? Do you need to go to school to become certified, or can you substitute on-the-job experience?…

Flux core welding is a process used for almost every type of welding, from simple home repair projects to heavy fabrication. If you are just learning how to weld, flux core welding is a good process to begin with. It is less expensive than other types of welding and easier to learn. Some projects work…

In welding, not all metals are created equally. Some metals are in fact much more difficult to weld than others. Often times, metals have what is called poor weldability, making them less ideal to work with. Poor weldability is when there are only a limited number of welding processes that can be used on the…