Welding Tips Podcast: Learn The Fast And Easy Way To Weld From The At Home Welder

WTS 10 | MIG vs. TIG - Which Welder Is Best For You

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:55:14 +0000

In this episode you’ll learn the pros and cons of both MIG welding and TIG welding. If you are a welding beginner, you need to check out this episode. Episode Length - 14:12 Listen & Rate In iTunes Download This Episode

WT 09 | Cutting Torch Basics And The Welders Best Friend

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:40:52 +0000

In this episode you will learn how to get started with your oxygen/acetylene cutting torch. Surprisingly, most people have no clue how to get their torches started correctly or even how cut with them. There’s nothing more embarrassing than everyone hearing that loud *POP* over and over because you can’t keep your torch lit. As a welder, [...]

WT 08 | Tips And Tricks For Welding Galvanized Metals

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:31 +0000

In the episode you will learn some of the best tricks for welding galvanized metals. You will also learn how to avoid and treat one of the greatest fears of welding steel that’s been galvanized, Metal Fume Fever. We also answer a great question about keeping finials straight when welding custom fencing and… an At Home Welder webinar? Episode [...]

WT 07 | Choosing The Right Welding Gas

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:08:21 +0000

In this episode we will cover how to choose the right welding gases and when is the best time to use them. It is very easy to just use what you have and think that you’re safe. But in many cases you have to use specific gases for different materials. If you use the wrong ones, your [...]

WT 06 | How To Avoid Blowing Holes In Your Metal When Welding

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:34:45 +0000

In this episode you will learn some excellent techniques on how to control your welding heat to avoid nasty blowthroughs and how to repair them if they do happen. In the Q&A session, an AHW community member gets an answer to one of the most frequently asked questions by beginning welders. Episode Length - 17:20 Subscribe in iTunes TAKE [...]

AHW 05 | How To Avoid Heat Distortion

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:12:38 +0000

In this episode you will learn the best way to avoid heat distortion when welding sheet metal. It’s easier than you think to master great welds when working with sheet metal. I answer a great question from an AHW community member about how to find the perfect materials and I unleash a huge announcement about the [...]

Mig Welding Techniques - Tips and Tricks For Uphill and Overhead Welding

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:55:26 +0000

By Jody Collier With about 5 minutes of training, anyone can run a bead with a mig welder. Thats why its sometimes referred to as “monkey welding”… you know… “so easy a monkey can do it”. or “you can teach any monkey how to mig weld.” But when it comes to welding vertical uphill and overhead, no [...]

Mig Welding - An Introduction

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:37:27 +0000

By Peter Apalais Mig welding, also called wire feed welding, costs less and takes less time than other techniques of welding. TIG and ARC welding take a lot longer to do. Robots can be configured to perform mig welding, and then be placed in industrial manufacturing plants to weld with precision. Here’s an explanation of what “Mig Welding” [...]

10 Tips For Ensuring Your Safety While Welding

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:13:00 +0000

Written By: Janet Ashby Safety is vitally important when working in the workshop or when welding to ensure both your own safety and that of other people in the workshop. Below are the most important safety considerations to help prevent accidents occurring and to keep everyone involved out of the ER. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) [...]

Welding Terms and Welding Information

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:51:06 +0000

Written By: William Walley If you are interesting in welding there are many different terms that you will want to familiarize yourself with in order to read magazines or books on the topic. Here is a list of common terms that are important to know: ACETYLENE — this is a gas that you will be working with [...]

AHW 04 | A Sneak Peak Into The Railing 101 Audio Guide

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:53:01 +0000

A sneak peak into Railing 101 - The definitive guide to building custom iron railings from start to finish. How was that? Was that exciting enough for you? Life has been pretty crazy around Atlanta these days with all of the massive flooding thats been going on, but we’re still here. We might be a little damp, [...]

AHW 02 | The Worst Mistake You Can Make Before Starting Any Project

weldingtips@theathomewelder.com (www.theathomewelder.com) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:27:16 +0000

In This Episode you learn how to avoid the worst mistake you can make before starting any project. We’ll also discuss when you should take deposits and for how much. The Quick Tips in this episode are two great resources that will ensure that you have an edge over the competition when bidding for any project. . . Episode Length 27:30 Listen [...]