When shopping for modern TIG welders or multi-process welders, you’re likely to come across a feature called 2T/4T Mode. The 2T and 4T refer to two distinctly different modes of torch switch operation on a TIG welder. If you’re new to welding, you may not understand what these features are […]
Metal Inert Gas welding – aka, MIG welding – is one of the most important skills you can learn as a restorer or fabricator. Compared to TIG welding, it’s also a fairly easy skill to pick up and learn, especially for steel projects. Nevertheless, there are some critical basics you […]
One of the challenges of TIG welding is holding the hot torch for extended periods as you work. The longer you weld, the more the heat builds up. Even the best set of gloves can’t keep several hundred degrees at bay for long. Eastwood developed an inexpensive TIG torch cooling […]
As an amateur welder, every arc you strike is an opportunity to refine your technique. Along the way, however, you may find yourself grappling with a common frustration: welding splatter. Those droplets of molten metal can turn your welding session into a messy affair, leaving you wondering what went wrong. […]
Think you need a TIG welder to weld aluminum? Think again! A MIG welder equipped with a spool gun can handle a lot of basic aluminum welding projects. In this article, we’ll introduce you to a simpler, more accessible approach to welding aluminum. Whether you’re a seasoned welder or a […]
Multi-process welders are like Swiss army knives for serious welders and fabricators. The ability to weld with MIG, TIG, stick, or even flux-core processes makes them exceptionally versatile. After all, why have two or three machines taking up shop space if one can do it all? Shopping for a multi-process […]
You don’t have to have a shop full of tools to build a custom exhaust for your project. In this video, our product manager Cody walks you through the process of creating a system from scratch using a builder kit consisting of pre-bent, pre-flared tubing and aftermarket mufflers. Cody gets […]
The quest for seamless body repairs eludes many DIYers when they face the menace of welder blow-through. The problem occurs when a weld penetrates completely through the material, either leaving a hole or enlarging the weld area. This is a common issue, especially when welding thin materials like patch panels […]
Tungsten Inert Gas welding – aka, TIG welding – is at once an exceptionally useful skill to learn and a bit perplexing. The challenge of learning to TIG comes down to patience, a steady hard, and extraordinary eye-hand coordination. Many an experienced welder has fallen short when it comes to […]
