When welding, it is always important to achieve full and proper penetration with each weld. This will ensure that the weld is clean, strong and secure. In order to understand and accomplish proper weld penetration each time you weld pieces together, think of the arc of your welder as as […]
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What Are Some Ways to Increase Fusion While Welding?
Fusion is a general welding term to describe two pieces of metal, of similar consistencies and melting points, that melt into one another to complete a weld. When you are using arc welders like MIG and TIG welders, it is important that you know how to properly control the amount […]
How Can I Control Excessive Splatter While Welding?
At times, while you are welding, you might experience what is known as excessive spatter. Spatter consists of small bits of material that fly off of your workpiece when you are welding, and it can interfere with your work during the metal fusion process. A little spatter when welding is […]
How Do I Prepare a Chassis for Painting?
When you decide to paint your vehicle’s chassis, you must know how to properly prepare the area for painting. To prepare your chassis, the first thing to do is gather your materials, which include: a PRE paint solution, electric sander, stripper or blaster, lint-free hand towels, and some epoxy primer. Using an epoxy primer will yield the best results when painting your chassis. Once you acquire all the tools you need, the preparation process is straightforward.
How To Become A Welder
Welding is special trade that has many promising outlets for those who are experienced in it. Becoming a welder has a lot of advantages to it, and there are many different methods of achieving the knowledge and skill to become a professional in the field. Below we take a look […]
How Can I Improve My Welding Penetration?
If you are new to welding and need some tips on how to improve your welds, you have come to the right place. One of the main problems that welders run into is a lack of full weld penetration from the first piece of metal to the next. If there […]
How Can I Control Burn Through?
When you are welding two pieces of metal together, usually sheet metal or another thin gauge metal, you may experience a burn through. A burn through is when you burn through both pieces of metal that you are welding, creating a hole or gap which dismantles the weld. A burn […]
How to Repair & Remove Scratches in Glass
Owning a vehicle means experiencing scratches and dings on glass surfaces. Although excessively deep scratches in glass should not be handled with a DIY kit, as attempting this may cause optical distortion in the glass, most scratches can be removed and repaired using a surface scratch removal kit. In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to repair glass scratches using
How to Restore a Car Dashboard
Over time, the constant exposure to heat, sunlight and dust can age your vehicle’s dashboard. This can cause the dashboard to look dull and the surface to be weak. This is why it is a good idea to know how to restore your dash. Below, we take a look at […]