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Setting out to buy your first welder, or replacing your old one, is not as simple as it used to be. There are several types of welders available, each with their own pros and cons. Deciding between a gas welder and an arc welder, may be the first decision. Even then, arc welders are not […]

I’m sure most will agree that a MIG flux core welder is the best way to go. These are the easiest welder to use and, with the correct flux core wire, you can weld just about any metal with ease. These are the best welders for beginners and are also very popular in auto body […]

Stick welders owe their popularity mostly to the fact that they are relatively inexpensive. While it takes a little practice to master stick welding, it is not as complicated as TIG welding. Like so many, I first learnt to weld using a transformer stick welding machine. Since then, inverter stick welders have come along, which […]

Plasma cutters use an electric arc to cut metal. This advantage makes them the best way to cut any type of metal. It’s easy to cut curves and sharp corners, and you don’t have a rough edge to grind. A plasma cutter leaves a perfectly smooth finish, without any effort. In a home, or garage […]

​Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welders are considered by many to be the king of welders. This is the welding process of choice in the manufacturing industry. The reasons for this are numerous. TIG welding produces the cleanest welds, with no slag or splatter. TIG welders can be used on any type of metal, they don’t […]

A MIG welder is probably the best for beginners. For many DIY metalworkers, a MIG welder is also the top choice. The ease with which one can use a MIG welder, along with great versatility as to the type of welding you can do, are some reasons why these machines are so popular. There is […]