https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-projects-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 projects Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:39:20 -0400 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:39:20 -0400 wcwelding.com https://www.wcwelding.com/shielding-gas.html4a123bb11fb7a0c99c252a59179faf1bA guide to shielding gas for gas shielded arc welding. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:39:17 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-distortion.htmlb106654eb44bb8a250852789f46e5d49Welding distortion happens when your base metal expands and contracts as it's heated and cools down. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:48:55 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-accidents.html00fbc38ef32f8d9139bb80b9e400f6c1Here are some of the worst welding accidents that you can learn from in terms of safety at work. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:45:06 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/extreme-welding.htmlcc86e5a16d31ca24332004df5d30e2fcHere are five extreme welding art projects that will get your creative juices flowing. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:13:47 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/historic-women-welders.htmla1063c7aac38a964ae9cea45fb56189cHistoric women welders started breaking the gender stereotypes as far back as World War II. Today, women welders are still challenging these stereotypes. Tue, 6 Mar 2018 13:25:50 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/underwater-welding-schools.html80a5501dfdaeac33b8ea4cca6cdc8d0cBasic information you need on underwater welding schools and a list of shools around the world. Mon, 5 Mar 2018 15:17:32 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/women-in-welding.html1cb7e5ed09fd981a4be8c5e06ff3567dThese women in welding make amazing projects and metal art from scratch. Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:15:27 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/right-angle-jig.htmlbe9afc27b254ea34bae3fb8791191b8dBuild your own right angle jig for welding 90 degree angles perfectly and for pennies on the dollar. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:20:19 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/workbench.html0f432ee61e7c627fc8cc975e9df3e479A step by step guide to building a workbench for your welding fabrication shop. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:13:08 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/first-welder.htmlcc57fe6ef3503af5e61426de88272a2eHelps you buy your first welder by asking and answering simple questions about your work environment. Sun, 17 Dec 2017 17:06:27 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/short-circuit-metal-transfer.html6defb34af611577ae869a510342dd07eGMAW MIG welding short circuit metal transfer explanation including arc on and arc off illustrations. Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:42:45 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/boat-arch.html549cf1180cb9f26344dc7c4ff0bba254I used aluminum tube and plate to fabricate this boat arch. It's used to hold fishing poles, a net, and the radar. I tig welded it. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:34:52 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/sheetmetal-welding.html7c0ed1f2cc68dfedbbaa6e9a62403d42A basic guide to sheetmetal welding techniques and processes. Mon, 9 Oct 2017 15:55:16 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/underwater-welding.html98994c90ecc2219b064998dc5fc9ee3dUnderwater welding is a challenging and rewarding career for the certified welder diver. Sat, 7 Oct 2017 12:53:34 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/spool-gun.htmlf3222951ed6bf7037023e409f2170a4dHow to use a spool gun with your MIG welder to weld aluminum and steel effectively. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:54:17 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/mig-welding-metal-transfer.html759bee2fb2233a5e6b70a4f27b36537aThe three types of mig welding metal transfer methods explained. Sat, 16 Sep 2017 16:28:16 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/how-to-build-a-trailer.html1ea5cb068ae3d7663e3e9ec864760168This is a step by step guide on how to build a trailer that is better than factory made trailers. Sat, 5 Aug 2017 14:21:49 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/vertical-stick-welding.html0a9e25086e5a416f510d7d7756137778Welding in the vertical stick welding position is made easier with these tips. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:21:10 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/parts-of-a-weld.html79b59f7236e69ed26920d0e0c9597b9cHere are the parts of a weld using a cross section of a fillet and groove weld bead. Sat, 3 Jun 2017 14:27:49 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-positions.html66e1968025957c160802bf1ce7b9f793The four basic welding positions and information on pipe welding. Fri, 12 May 2017 17:03:03 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/mig-wire.html002cc58f12beb4dca75fdd9904270a6bExplains mig wire size, stickout, and travel speed for different metal types and thicknesses. Thu, 11 May 2017 12:05:32 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-tips.html8aa8bca665d16e57f0fdd767bdcc87a5Our welding tips and tricks will help make better arc welding or gas welding beads. Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:03:22 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/money-making-welding-projects.htmlb3f639888dc2f19c6163af1b23d277beA guide to money making welding projects and how to find hot welding niches. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 13:57:50 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/overhead-arc-welding.html4d8245fc40b494ee721166f52d179356Techniques for the overhead arc welding position for all you stick welders out there. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 13:45:20 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/mig-weld-aluminum.html9b9e9f0fd3595440f806f8bb46e5512fIf you want to mig weld aluminum on 110v, 115v, or 230v use one of these machines. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:54:17 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/types-of-material.html0373baecb35fe020273827182e8cf2b9Common types of material and metal used for home, farm, and art welding projects. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:03:50 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/mig-welding-tips.html97455b13cbc104f69f31de289456df2fThese mig welding tips cover gas metal arc welding techniques which improves your welds. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:50:33 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/weld-types.html9ab45ca5ba1ba30357bdeb223e73dbb1There are many weld types and this articles explains eight of them in detail. Thu, 9 Feb 2017 15:25:19 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/weld-table-with-vice-and-bender.htmlf1e702926a37d1235bb6cfa90660d8d9I needed a welding table to start doing some projects, so after looking at several different designs and plans, I decided on this type of table. I added Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:16:29 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/6-foot-scrap-metal-fence.html26163c89af3151af5237cb698c9b4090I have build a 6 foot high metal fence, 200feet long, using mostly scrap iron. I used 3oilfield pipe, cemented 3 feet into the ground, 8 feet spacing. Sun, 8 Jan 2017 20:09:25 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-books.htmlfac8b2dbfb06915794adba80fb4bad96These welding books were selected as the best books for welders. Tue, 3 Jan 2017 16:21:49 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/what-welding-school-doesnt-teach.html7d9e2469f8ae2eeb737a728dc38f9589I've been a welder at a hazmat refinery for over 10 years and I have to say no amount of school will prepare you for the field. No offense to anyone. Mon, 26 Dec 2016 12:35:56 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-art.htmla09bfe4cdaa459bb4444006130732238A guide to welding art and tips on how to market your metal artwork. Fri, 9 Dec 2016 19:55:01 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/mig-welding.htmlca1aa430f94e2d7c80b32b44f2609da1A mig welding tutorial plus other tips on welding stainless steel of different thicknesses. Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:00:01 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-terms.html8028c197fd019310f2d70c8fcd167176A comprehensive welding terms list in alphabetical order. Thu, 1 Dec 2016 14:22:44 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/hobby-welder.html2eef9778b46a1fbdfecbe82cdcdd07edI had to make a 3-piece bracket using short pieces of 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch steel that required unusual angles impossible to shape using normal clamping Thu, 1 Dec 2016 12:12:36 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/weld-thick-metal.htmlce396fb94c99d43ba04bd7b97cf6722fTips on how to weld thick metal using quarter inch plate as an example Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:53:35 -0500 https://www.wcwelding.com/student-welding-projects.htmlb0490588d64569846a696ddb815e8ce3Welding teachers discuss student welding projects and ideas to learn metalworking skills Tue, 23 Aug 2016 16:39:28 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/build-a-welding-cart.html9fe162b8df42752e03b558c0d0d075b1If you want to build a welding cart for MIG, TIG, or ARC welding then this tutorial and blueprints will guide you. Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:44:32 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/welding-basics.htmla166c1c6d7892c83b94605356d6d4fd0Several pages on welding basics taken from our Welding and Chopper Frame Fabrication guide. Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:41:42 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/gas-weld-aluminum.htmlc8e4f4a478dc624dfa8f4c53fa140a02Ron Fournier reveals how to gas weld aluminum on this 60 minute gas welding instrtuctional dvd. Wed, 6 Jul 2016 18:49:58 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/low-profile-oil-drain-pan.html9452972169fe88b2b22c0b50668b5110Build your own low profile oil drain pan in your garage and save money. Tue, 5 Jul 2016 12:09:07 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/garden-arbor.html2a89cc9a1ad367768b8207120c3946e0Weld up a garden arbor that will last a lifetime because wood arbors rot and fall apart. Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:34:08 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/build-a-tomato-cage.html729c27876ad5bc977907bdc03417b733If you want to build a tomato cage for your garden you'll need to bend and weld the wire. Tue, 7 Jun 2016 11:49:03 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/garden-bench.htmlf550627117f9334f7a40f0a6342fd252Build your own garden bench in just fourteen steps with this step by step tutorial. Tue, 3 May 2016 12:07:30 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/childrens-summer-camp-sheet-metal-project-ideas.html32301d8fbeb0df5673224dd76bb4e46dMy name is Drake, and I am looking for projects using 18 G sheet metal , pencil rod and scrap we have lying around our shop. We generally would buy the Fri, 8 Apr 2016 14:16:43 -0400 https://www.wcwelding.com/sheet-metal-brake-assembly.html6896b332b89a24af4d936ea35e8efe2dAn easy to follow step-by-step tutorial on building sheet metal brakes. Wed, 6 Apr 2016 15:59:21 -0400