Just about any welding, cutting, or brazing process produces measurable and damaging amounts of light. It occurs in the infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light spectrum, but the most damaging is the ultraviolet portion. This is due to the fact that the ultraviolet light spectrum has a shorter wavelength, and shorter wavelengths [...]

Ever wonder what the numbers on a welding electrode mean?
All mild steel welding electrodes are designated by a code that’s printed on them. This code takes the form EXXXX, or EXXXXX. So what do they mean?
EXXX, EXXXXX
The letter E designates that is it an electrode
ENNXX, or ENNNXX
The next two numbers (n) represent [...]

Maybe you’ve got a few projects around the house that require a welder. It could be that you want to learn how to weld. Perhaps you’re looking for a generator and a welder to use on the farm. Or you could be looking to replace a shop welder. Each of [...]