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 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:33:43 -0400 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:33:43 -0400 wcwelding.com http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#How-To-Get-Free-Welding-Plansd12afcff76f94a9dc5041449ba3d101eGet our 45 page welding table plans and other good metalwork tips and videos. Watch the video to find out how. Don't worry. No gimmicks ;-) Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:33:38 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/free-welding-plans.htmla48d25f5b3d855e91a832f8cac15630eHow to get free welding plans by simply writing something about any purchase you made on our welding projects, plans, dvd's, or metal working guides. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:45:18 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Best-TIG-Welder-For-Building-Bikesb57cb45cd74934762b1c2b292a2719d1TIG welding is the best welding process for building a chopper chassis. Here's the best of them. Sat, 8 Jun 2013 16:54:03 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/eqc-lens-question.html73e1197615d6d4b38190053240aca4f0Hello! I love to do custom weld work on my cars. However things get too damn tight too damn fast when I'm under that car. I was wondering, can I fit Thu, 6 Jun 2013 20:09:39 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/colt-rodeo-rock-slides.htmlcf7b54c3f6ddc66236631e72eff679dfHobby time - Rock Slides for my sons Colt Rodeo 4x4. (76 x 4.6 round tube.) 90 Degree slow bend cast elbows. After hours and weekends.After boughting Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:32:51 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/earth-clamp-to-far-from-weld.html071e3b8e0776aa6a521ddfe6d7b7b427I had to repair a exhaust on a truck and the earth clamp was not long enough to reach so I had to clamp it to the front, after the job was done I came Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:49:26 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/remember-to-breathe-when-you-tig-weld.html33e458a4368aae8da5863da6541907cfTig welding is an art! It's been 5 years now and I have been away from this site. It’s nice to be back reading how everyone is doing and so much has Sat, 1 Jun 2013 13:06:11 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Ready-Set-Weld-Projects-Revealed41d6a78a19af3b03df38bb1c22af40feThis is a really good short video showing several garden art welding projects you can do for fun or profit. I really like it. Tue, 21 May 2013 19:37:29 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/aluminum-atv-cargo-trailer.html435e1713bd7b939af9a868b5ef103f74Here is an Aluminum ATV Cargo trailer build by the aluminum fab and welding class in Galena, Alaska. Students use MIG and TIG to weld up the year long Wed, 15 May 2013 17:05:10 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/metals-and-how-to-weld-them-by-james-f-lincoln-foundation.html0d1c502962c3026e1c633f90effeb89dI highly recommend this hardback book from the James F. Lincoln foundation. It's called Metals And How To Weld Them. This book describes all the different Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:29:18 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#TIG-filler-rod-for-building-a-chopper-framea66949dec79f194a6fd74607be4d5e6bWhat filler rod is recommended for TIG welding a chopper frame? (Answer by Steve Bleile. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:59:51 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-books.htmlfac8b2dbfb06915794adba80fb4bad96These welding books were selected as the best books for welders. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:51:42 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#E6030-Rod-Videof70d1230713926a4c9c660400ba1e126Getting a nice bead with the e6030 rod. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:58:01 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Another-Good-Chopper-Frame-Building-Resource1d07ecacf6c53d4cfa62c70612b75939This basic frame building guide is good for beginners and the resources are good as well. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:36:34 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/gtaw-for-aluminum.htmlc3700b259956c23b53b07cd4d1fdac42I have heat treated job of aluminum - alsi7mg lm 27. Can I weld this job and which types of welding process and filler wire can I use? Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:55:58 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#8-Videos-For-Beginner-and-Advanced-Welders210a3e5c9bf62432db1c7c037004a518Here's a top eight list of the best welding DVD video guides on the market. Sat, 6 Apr 2013 22:27:27 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#The-best-money-saving-bench-top-grinders5aadf57527498ebc797bd6eb6cfcfe45If you want a bench top sharpener - grinder, or you are not sure if you need one, read this article now. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/fantastic-fire-pit-table-project.htmle42d51ed6c70b68008d22963d01c35d3Fantastic project! I already have a similar table and chairs that I've been thinking about retiring but not now. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:16:27 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/beading-machine-basics.html79673ffc861643ceb20154c7554f0fb3This new beading machine basics dvd by Ron Covell is a quality guide. You'll learn even if you think you know it all. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:25:39 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Cutting-Torch-Article27954b1f26aafe69b3eaf476ad068120If you want to know the difference between plasma and acetylene torches and which one to get read this. Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:01:41 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#GTAW-Guide3d67b4793aa76b49df63502202218ab1Pretty good article on the basics of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:09:56 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/lens-fogging-up-in-cold-weather.html2ec1a2430015a6358dcb95800a38627aWhen welding in cold weather my helmet lens kept fogging up. I got out my hair dryer type heat gun, and holding the inside of the helmet about a foot above Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:23:11 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Welding-Frame-Jige3a40bcdcdeaee450386e6209d45c40cA guide to building a chopper frame with a frame jig. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:47:07 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/roller-doors.html0d6be4dd164b68596564f4038f8226aeHi. I am welder in South Africa and recently fitted security doors in area which I realized to have very little roller doors (newly built area) and no Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:49:51 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Social-Media-and-Getting-A-Welding-Jobdb142c47032fabac4a8bea7627670980Here's some tips on how to get a welding career using LinkedIn and Facebook. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:42:45 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Motorcycle-Gas-Tank-Fabrication-Tips3d601d7dd5dd810344fc10ac303591a4Here's Ron Fournier showing a few tips on metalshaping his custom gas tank. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:44:18 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#English-Wheel-Basics7e48689230708af536acdb38b1030cb5If you want to know more about the english wheel and how to use it read this article. Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:06:41 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-instructional-videos.htmlf12cd6e5dd842cbbaa6ba79c621f53a2Our top two welding instructional videos (dvds) are guaranteed. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:17:48 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/better-welds-with-dc.html4b56d5c40ea03bef8f8e2c742f1d11f7I have worked in fabrication shops, oil refineries, hi-rise construction, and built drilling rigs and we used DC all of the time. When you get used to Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:06:51 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/galvinzed-to-steel.html734644539196702b614fc036a15e17f7What kind of tungsten should I use for tig welding galvanize to stainless steel? Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:39:54 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/aluminum-welding-rods-for-a-stick-machine.html2ea3c50cc8b89e230ec7a9ce4e4a5212I watched the video about welding aluminum; it was very interesting. I tried welding aluminum a couple of times (a very long time ago) and didn't do very Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:05:12 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/avoid-burning-your-fingers.html813749a16539df908adc4292f09c7dc1When Tig or gas welding, I always make a couple KINKS in the COLD end of the rod. That way when I am ready to reposition and finish the weld I will NOT Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:40:03 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/building-a-roadster-body-part-2.html5a759a18d044128564f09e01da4dd11eBuilding a roadster body part 2 is a new dvd guide on how to build a turtledeck which is a challenging project. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:08:55 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/build-a-roadster.html7efd099b22c289605eb690a6b5a4cd85In this dvd on how to build a roadster you will learn the little known techniques of building a buck patter (form). Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:37:17 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/utility-trailer-plans.htmla192506373f887e9b5c33cbf14af3d3fBest utility trailer plans for a quality trailer that a novice or veteran fabricator or welder can build Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:02:56 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/ron-covell.html42920ae45de0202611b75d0b883d516cA biography of Ron Covell and how he came to be one of the best welders and metal shapers in the world. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:04:25 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/bidding-a-job.htmlad6f11f21b137eeeff03f7b395b8d225This is my first try at bidding a job. I'm trying to get a welding project that is 1 stainless pipe 23 long with a #' plug at one end. I don't know what Tue, 1 Jan 2013 15:05:03 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-astm-b-464-uns-n08020-materials.html703b0e5883c27816fc7b33c8f1cda396Can I use SFA 5.11 (ENiCrMo-3) to weld on ASTM B 464 UNS N08020 materials on Concentrated Sulfuric Acid service (93% -98%) concentrations Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:35:34 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/burnt-fingers-from-rod.html06396fb7fc30466083ef02e371db02b4To keep from picking up the hot end of your tig or ox-acetylene rod put a couple kinks in the cold end, and if you drop it, the kinked - raised end is Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:09:30 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/sandpaper-cleaning.html217139b800567bafc62c5070be14733dIf you use sandpaper to clean parts always follow up with acetone or another solvent. Some of the sandpaper adhesive can put an almost invisible gummy Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:20:02 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/anti-spatter.html0737b476dd0f54b1032883b48428d9f9MIG spatter can clog up your tip, can be hard to remove Buy a can of the anti spatter, It looks like grease. test weld on a piece of scrap to heat up the Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:17:15 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/best-way-to-weld-c-purling.htmlec6782ecec530b82b58d3d9d8ce7768ePlease advise: Best way to weld C Purling to say 14 gauge square tubing that is galvanized. Unable to use a mig machine in this application. Note we are Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:41:02 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Auto-Body-Mig-Welding-Guide6d5d911545067e1c935c4080d7b99588Discover the best mig welding machine for your auto body shop or auto body project. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:05:06 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/birds-of-prey-metal-sculpture.htmleb9831a766e272270a8729c70b561615These are some of my life size birds of prey I started to make as a hobby which have now started to sell like hot cakes Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:58:23 -0500 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Welding-Business-Guide4824f672bd3da6c5095a53c988542521How to start a welding business the right way. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:24:57 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips-blog.html#Landing-A-Job47bc73e6c757a82c449507063eb0e0a2Here are some really good tips on getting a welding job, including some cutting edge ideas you didn't know about. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:11:52 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-basics.htmla166c1c6d7892c83b94605356d6d4fd0Several pages on welding basics taken from our Welding and Chopper Frame Fabrication guide. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:49:34 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-ebooks.html0fbec5eac938ffa214b8b5fd82c78e96All these welding ebooks are free and they will be a very good addition to your welding ebook download library. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:54:04 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-plans.htmlc22e2f044582ab1f24e4312804363de1Our welding plans make for cool welding projects for fun or profit. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:21:06 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-trailer-plans.htmld7963cf2a953f84f5c455284b064e230New welding trailer plans are a killer design that you'll be proud to build and own from these clear and simple drawings. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:12:22 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-videos.html9465053f7a17d305af2bfe0e24db316511 free welding videos and the option to get 3 free welding video clips from our line of DVD's. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:09:11 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-career.htmla1b92af98c1c6c3c626b6a6c97c03c12Begin a welding career that pays a huge salary even in a down economy. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:46:42 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/covell-welding.html6b06d0bd1d454d9939c265c94e247adeThree Ron Covell welding videos reveal welding tips from tig welding basics, mig welding made easy, and advanced tig welding. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:58:44 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-shop.html59d0f7dfc6575517efd8b8baba4fe8c9Setting up a welding shop and tips for welding supplies, equipment, and tools. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:26:59 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/exercise-bike-laptop.html660544836fa0d70b9f72ec08a44f18acThis computer excecise bike (or exercise bike laptop) is a great project for any metalworker or do it yourself type person. Thu, 6 Sep 2012 17:42:30 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/welding-project-ideas.html3f1ea5f3ca29d9e6436a4e6b718e1843Here are welding project ideas for novice and intermediate welders. Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:02:45 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/58-inch-steel-plate-into-18-x-36-welding-table.htmlb3af75516834db809f153a74f73fa1b4I'm just learning to weld. Have not even used the MIG gas yet, however, have done a few small projects, gates, latches and have done ok. A lot of the welds Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:49:04 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/air-hole-and-hotter-flame.html8a20237ec7c312d8c228212bc25d7030I'm looking at building something similar but rectangular. Did you find the need to add an air hole before the ring to get a bluer hotter flame? Any Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:09:15 -0400 http://www.wcwelding.com/are-magnets-disturbing-my-arc.html11f0c78308568f3e4ae95c21eb78c9f8Hi guys, girl welder in the house. I'm a hobby MIG welder doing large swings, gates, yard art, sculpture, etc. Whenever I try using the big arrow-shaped Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:02:14 -0400