Welding guides
Parts, troubleshooting, equipment, and life in the trade. Browse by topic or search below.
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“Can You Weld This Real Quick?” The Favor That Follows You Home
A quick welding favor can fill an entire afternoon. Clear expectations about the work, timing and materials help keep generosity comfortable for everyone.
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The Railing Gets a Second Look: Seeing Everyday Life Through a Welder’s Eyes
A railing, table frame or gate can tell a different story once you have worked with metal. The pleasure is in noticing the decisions—not passing judgment from the sidewalk.
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Miller 294963 vs 294964 LPR-100 Gen II Filters: Which One Do You Need?
Compare Miller 294963 and 294964 LPR-100 Gen II filters, including P100 particulate protection, nuisance OV relief, compatibility, and key limitations.
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Why a Liquid Welding-Gas Cylinder Builds Pressure While Sitting
Learn why liquid argon, nitrogen, or oxygen cylinders can build pressure while idle, how pressure-building and economizer circuits work, and when to stop and call for service.
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ER70S-2 vs. ER70S-6 for TIG: Choose by Chemistry, Not the Last Digit
Compare the deoxidizer systems, read TIG-specific gas and test data, and use WSP’s exact ER70S-2 and ER70S-6 lookup pages before choosing filler rod.
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Tillman 42 vs. 48 MIG Gloves: Palm Feel, Lining, and Cuff Differences
Compare the Tillman 42 and 48 by actual leather construction, lining, cuff length, and fit—not an assumed heat rating or a product photo alone.
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Klein 935DAG for Welding Fit-Up: Relative Zero Is Not the Same as Level
A digital angle gauge can help with fit-up, but its zero reference matters. Learn what the Klein 935DAG measures, where it fits, and what it cannot replace.
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The Experienced Beginner: Learning Welding After Another Career
Learning welding after years in another job means getting comfortable with correction again. Your experience still matters, even while your hands are learning.