http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html Welcome to our Welding Tips and Projects Blog! This blog is where you will keep up-to-date on our latest welding articles and project ideas. en-us welding tips Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:11 GMT Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:11 GMT wcwelding.com http://www.wcwelding.com/using-jigs-can-enhace-your-welding-projects.html I happened to be cruising You Tube in a search for metal bending devices and I found the site: Wrought Iron Jig Set Bending Tools. Dave, from England, Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:09 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/ferris-wheel-circus-project.html I was contracted by a Recreation center to build two circus areas for their play ground. I chose a Ferris Wheel for a two seat station, six seats, making Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:47:44 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/trouble-holding-a-stable-arc.html I have been Tig welding for about ten years. I have always used a Miller Econotig welder. I use it on mild steel , crome moly ,and Aluminum . My trouble Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:37:59 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/build-a-barbecue.html Thirteen steps to build a barbecue from a 55 gallon drum which you can get for free. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:07:31 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/copper-fire-ring.html Great story on building this but failed to mention drilling holes in the copper tubing, size and quantity along with are they in the top or underneath Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:51:45 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/wheelchair-ramp.html Here's how to build a wheelchair ramp in eight basic steps plus resources and tools needed. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:51:14 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/bed-frame-garden-gate.html I was fed up with my wooden garden gate always sticking and dragging as well as freezing in winter to the ground, so I scrounged all the old bed frames Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:32:00 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-rectifier-and-welding-inverter.html I would appreciate very much if someone can explain the difference between welding rectifier and welding inverter Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:30:13 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-boots.html This welding boots guide reveals what to look for in a work boot and what the best welding work boot brand is. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:25:32 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/making-straight-angles-with-help-of-a-jig.html Sometimes making straight angles with angled steel can take three hands and many clamps. Lowe's stores have angles used to align three pieces of wood. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:25:30 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-rack-for-my-clamps-magnets-and-other-things.html I'm 13 and I love metal working, I started metal working a while back and the way that I did that was I blacksmithed or forged. Some may know what that Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:32:10 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/stay-on-the-front-of-the-weld-puddle.html Hello I want to know if I just keep on the front of the weld puddle all the time, would I get a straight weld on both sides? Or so I have to look at the Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:21:48 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/what-wears-out-in-old-arc-welders.html Hi, I have an old arc welder, the 8 inches square or so, box. It has two settings, 100 & 130 amps. It just wont produce enough heat even using very thin Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:30:34 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/make-a-humidor.html Here's how to make a humidor in seventeen easy steps from scratch using metal. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:47:27 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/choosing-a-metal-project-for-ag-mechanics.html I have to come up with a small metal project and I'm thinking of doing a coffee table with either a wood top or a glass top. Can you help me decide Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:40:57 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/repair-parts-needed-for-outdoor-steel-tube-furniture.html Have a welded round steel tube table and four chairs on my front porch. The chair legs are rusting out at the bottom. Each foot has a shallow cup welded Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:39:11 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/no-arch-with-flux-core-wire-welder.html I just purchased a 90amp flux core wire welder. I am not getting a arch. This is a hot tip welder. The connections are tight in the welder and I don't Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:36:52 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/planishing-hammer.html How to build a planishing hammer by following these seven basic metalwoking steps. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:04:37 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/build-a-roadster.html In this dvd on how to build a roadster you will learn the little known techniques of building a buck patter (form). Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:53:46 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-instructional-videos.html Our top two welding instructional videos (dvds) are guaranteed. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:20:47 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/recycled-bed-frames-welding-project.html Potting Stand and Table made from recycled bed frames! Bed frames are an inexpensive source of steel. A recycling center here in Pittsburgh discards steel Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:29:38 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/millermatic-135-110v-problem.html I have recently begun to have trouble with my welder, and I cannot figure it out. I'm hoping someone on here can point me in the right direction. I have Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:25:03 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/i-didnt-know-i-was-on-fire.html Always weld with your welding jacket. I was welding very nicely with smaw and didn't know was on fire. Luckily I caught the flames in time on my shirt, Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:09:59 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/best-home-welder.html The best home welder in terms of hobby welding and also professional level shop welding. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:33:50 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/use-flashback-arrestors.html Make sure you use a torch with flashback arrestors! I learned about that when I had a flashback happen to me. I lit the torch, adjusted the flame, and Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:30:22 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/wire-feed-tension.html The best way to check your wire feed tension is to hold your hand about an inch from the nozzle. Trigger the gun; if the wire stops while the gun is operating, Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:45:45 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/stainless-steel-skewers.html I would like some feedback from folks. My niece wants me to make her dad a dozen stainless steel skewers with the initial H on the end. Any ideas? Where Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:44:14 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/collapsible-work-bench.html Ten steps to a collapsible work bench welding project that you'll be proud to own or sell. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:10:54 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/copper-tubing-gas-exit-points-and-locations.html Great usage of local materials and the outcome of your project looks good. My question relates to the photo showing the test run with propane. In this Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:29:25 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/metal-wheel-barrow-project.html I built this three wheel barrow for carrying bricks and similar items. The base of the metal wheel barrow is .18 gauge ms sheet metal, and the sides are Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:18:44 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-projects.html Read welding projects and ideas from readers around the world Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:47:34 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/move-away-from-beads.html When laying down short beads every 12 inches or so be sure to move away from your previous beads. One time when laying several beads as I started my next Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:38:28 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/tig-weld-using-er-5356.html I try to Tig weld using Er 5356 as filler. But it's always leaking around the weld pool after it's welded. What could be wrong with it? Thanks. Best Regards Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:12:26 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/how-to-avoid-flash-burn.html To avoid flash burn try this. Using a full spectrum sun block of 30 or higher will do the trick. I have been welding for almost 20 yrs and this sun block Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:17:51 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/11-year-old-needs-welding-idea.html Hello I am only 11 and my father is teaching me to weld does anyone know a good project for an idea Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:16:55 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/weights-rack.html Build a weights rack for your home gym or for a welding client for profit. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:12:54 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/advanced-tig-welding.html New advanced tig welding dvd taking metalworking industry by storm. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:03:57 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/mig-welding-dvd.html This mig welding dvd is an excellent tutorial on mig welding. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:49:51 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/avoid-sparks-and-use-earplugs.html I learned a long time ago if I am welding or cutting in any position above my head to make sure I use earplugs. You haven't really lived until you have Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:25:11 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/wine-rack.html This horseshoe wine rack project is perfect for beginner welders and can make a really nice metalworking project for profit. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:11:35 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/movable-hollow-block-making-machine.html Hi guys! I am doing a project on a hollow block making machine which makes 5 blocks at a time. I used a single phase motor for vibration and simple manual Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:07:07 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/best-welder.html Discusses the best welder for home use and the top welders for all kinds of welding projects both big and small. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:02:16 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-ground-information.html Just very recently I started a simple welding job. It was an easy weld job, small 90 degree brackets onto common steel. The aggravation came from a slow, Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:11:30 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/how-many-holes-did-you-drill-into-the-copper-pipe.html How many holes did you drill into the copper pipe to get your flame and how far apart where they? Thank you Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:09:10 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/a-thank-you-for-the-help.html Sorry This took so long but with a new toy I have to play with it. I started with fixing odds and ends, here and there. Learning as I go. I did try a small Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:12:10 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/log-splitter-plans.html 14 page log splitter plans provide drawings of a quality log splitter that will last for years. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:51:32 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-trailer-plans.html New welding trailer plans are a killer design that you'll be proud to build and own from these clear and simple drawings. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:57:21 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/drainer-pan-project.html New body shop oil drainer pan project for the beginner welder. It's a good welding project for the novice and it's handy. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:52:35 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/beginner-welding.html Two beginner welding projects and resources for novice welders and how to improve their skills. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:49:01 GMT http://www.wcwelding.com/tool-box-plans.html 14 page tool box plans for a small welding or metalworking project. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:44:27 GMT