Not long after my bench grinder discovery, our instructor pulled the class together and introduced us to different sizes of ...

Q: Which TIG machine do you like the best?A: "The Miller Syncrowave 250 DX is the most well-rounded, economical machine out there, and I like the Miller brand. It's a water-cooled unit, so it actually ...

There’s something primal about fire and steel. Long before apps, AI, and Bluetooth everything, men were melting metal ...

The new generation of TIG welding torches from Fronius is ergonomic and the soft grip components help to ward off fatigue during welding. The new Fronius welding torches for manual Tungsten Inert Gas ...

When I first started tinkering with cars, one of the first big hurdles was how to complete certain tasks without the ability to weld. Shaving trim holes, repairing rusty panels, or fabricating custom ...

Welding. There’s something almost supernatural about being able to melt metal and use it to glue other pieces of metal together. It’s an experience you must have if you’ve never done it before.

We’ve been aware of the shortage of skilled welders due to retirements for some time. In recent years the shortage has been exacerbated by furloughing or the early retirement of workers during the ...

Remember the 80’s movie, Flashdance? The female lead, Jennifer Beals, was a welder by day in a Pittsburgh steel mill and for many people that was their first glimpse of what a welder did for a living.

Welding is serious business, but it can often get romanticized. In truth, welding is part science and part craftsmanship, and mastering it takes more than a macho posture and a gas mask. Each welding ...

Robert Quinlin spent the better part of the past two pandemic years toiling away with sheet metal and geometric shapes. The retired bariatric surgeon from Fox Chapel handles a welding torch like a ...