Welding Tips, Guides & Gear Advice
Real-world tips from a working shop. Use these to choose equipment, keep machines humming, and improve results.
Engine-Drive Welders: When They Make Sense (and When They Don’t)
Engine-Drive Welders: When They Make Sense (and When They Don’t) If you have spent any time driving the backroads of Tarrant County or passing by construction sites in downtown Fort Worth, you have seen them. Those big, heavy boxes sitting in the back of a dually or...
The 7 Most Common Welder Issues and How to Troubleshoot Them
The 7 Most Common Welder Issues and How to Troubleshoot Them Whether you are working in a climate-controlled shop or out in the humid North Texas heat, welding is a craft that demands precision. But let’s be honest: some days, the machine just does not want to...
PPE Fitment Guide: Helmets, Lenses, and Respirators
PPE Fitment Guide: Helmets, Lenses, and Respirators When you are working a long shift in the Texas heat, the last thing you want to deal with is gear that does not stay in place. We have all been there: the helmet that won't stay up when you are prepping a joint, the...
How to Store & Secure Gas Cylinders Safely
How to Store & Secure Gas Cylinders Safely If you have spent any time around a welding shop, you have probably heard the old timers talk about gas cylinders like they are sleeping giants. There is a good reason for that. A standard high-pressure bottle can have...
MIG vs. TIG vs. Stick: Which Process Fits Your Work?
MIG vs. TIG vs. Stick: Which Process Fits Your Work? If you walk into our shop on Bryan Avenue here in Fort Worth, one of the first things you will likely ask is which machine you actually need. Maybe you are a seasoned hand looking to upgrade your rig, or maybe you...