Tool Reviews

Long MIG fabrication sessions punish gloves in ways a short repair job does not. Heat builds in the fingers, sweat softens the lining, and repeated gripping wears through the thumb…

Overhead welding turns ordinary sparks into a clothing problem. Molten spatter falls onto your shoulders, arms, gloves, and boots, while radiant heat builds up around your upper body. A good…

Choosing a Welding Jacket for Hot Weather Hot-weather welding is a compromise between protection and heat stress. A heavy leather jacket protects well from sparks, spatter, and radiant heat, but…

What makes a good stick welding glove Stick welding is harder on gloves than MIG or TIG work. The electrode holder, hot rod stubs, slag, and freshly welded steel all…

Welding in a vehicle frame, boiler, tank, pipe rack, or tight fabrication corner changes what matters in a helmet. A large viewing window is useful in an open shop, but…

A multi-process welding station may switch from bright, high-amperage MIG to low-amp TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting in the same afternoon. A helmet that works well for one process…

What matters in a TIG glove for thin stainless Thin stainless steel leaves little room for clumsy hand movements. A thick, stiff glove can make it harder to steady the…

Overhead welding is harder on a helmet than flat or horizontal work. Gravity sends molten spatter, slag, smoke and grinding debris toward the lens, top seal and back of your…

High-amperage stick welding puts more heat, light and spatter near your face than routine light fabrication. A helmet that works for occasional 90-amp repairs may become uncomfortable or unreliable during…

Prescription glasses and welding helmets can work together, but only if the helmet has enough internal clearance and the lens is positioned correctly. A poor fit can press the glasses…