Tool Reviews

Quick answer: stick is the safer outdoor default For farm repairs done in a yard, field, or open-sided shed, a stick welder is usually the more dependable choice. Wind does…

For aluminum, AC TIG is the usual choice. Its alternating current helps break up the tenacious oxide layer on the workpiece while still adding heat to the metal. DC TIG…

For field TIG work, the choice between scratch-start and high-frequency (HF) start comes down to how you strike the arc, what you’re welding, and what equipment can safely operate nearby.…

Choosing a TIG welder for copper and brass Copper and brass need more than a machine with a TIG label. Copper conducts heat away from the weld quickly, so it…

What high-frequency arc start means A high-frequency (HF) start lets a TIG welder begin the arc without touching the tungsten to the work. Press the torch switch or foot pedal,…

A 240V TIG welder is useful when workshop jobs call for clean, controlled welds: stainless brackets, mild-steel fixtures, aluminum parts or thin sheet that would be easy to burn through…

A MIG regulator and flowmeter has one job: deliver a steady, appropriate shielding-gas flow at the torch. Too little flow can leave a weld porous; too much can cause turbulence…

Choosing a TIG welder for stainless pipe Stainless pipe work rewards control more than raw power. A welder needs a steady low-amperage arc, a torch that fits the joint, and…

Why nozzle choice matters for spatter A MIG nozzle does more than direct shielding gas. Its diameter, shape and distance from the work affect gas coverage and how easily spatter…

Remote welding changes the buying decision. A shop machine can rely on clean power, a sheltered work area, and easy access to replacement gas. On a job site, you may…