If you’ve ever watched one of those one-man-band performers at the fair, you’ve got an idea of what TIG welding is like. Creating a good TIG weld requires two steady hands, one steady foot and a high level of co-ordination. If you can keep the tip of the electrode a constant 0.040 of an inch […] Read more
Stories by Jason Feal
Busting the MIG myth; pretty is not perfect – The Buzz Box
The latest low-cost metal inert gas (MIG) wire feed welders are a popular purchase these days. They make beautiful welds and instantly turn anyone into an expert, so the story goes. But the story is false. The problem isn’t the machine. Manufacturers make fantastic little welders for less than $1,000. Even the 110-volt units have […] Read more
AC/DC: for those about to weld
Novice welders often wonder if they really need both AC and DC. They’re confused when they look at the different combinations on the buzz box stick welding machine. The simple answer is no, you really don’t need AC and DC. The basic AC machine can produce a good weld if it’s used right. It reliably […] Read more
