More amperage = higher shade. Happy Monday Y'all! #memes #weldingmemes #mondays

Dragging your GMAW weld gives you a higher bead and less penetration. Austin runs three techniques, no motion, cursive e’s, and a whip, and shows how tough it can be to see the puddle while dragging. When do you drag your welds? #Welding #MIGWelding #Fabrication #Trades

Pushing MIG gives a flatter bead, but man… the spatter. Austin shows no motion, cursive e’s, and a whip pass side by side. What’s your go-to push technique?

Testing 5 of the wildest welding hacks we found online to see which ones actually work. Full video on YouTube youtu.be/v3PlupjEQSw

How do you turn a van into a 4x4 machine built for real off road trips? Justin and Seth Williams from The Swim Shop 4x4 break it down in this week’s episode. Full podcast: youtu.be/mDbYoXhmVL0

Congratulations you get to take another weld test soon! Happy Monday Y'all. #memes #weldingmemes #mondays

Don't try this. We tested deglazing a flap disc for science, and it actually works if you only need it one more time. See the rest of the welding hacks we put to the test on YouTube youtu.be/v3PlupjEQSw

We’ve seen some wild stuff online and this one kinda worked. Needs a tight fit up and plenty of practice to pull it off. Ever tried this trick?

This one isn't really a hack, just something else we needed to try. The old backyard sub"bark". It's not going to be super practical beyond a party trick but was interesting to try out. Watch the full video on YouTube youtu.be/v3PlupjEQSw

Last week we were breaking down welding hacks to see if they actually worked, this week we are breaking down some stuff we hear all the time that just isn't true. youtu.be/sC2RjZDeFfU

Knowing how to weld, not only opens you up to all kinds of welding jobs, but it also makes you qualified to do all kinds of other jobs you can find in the welding industry where your knowledge makes you super valuable. youtu.be/fHPYjUibVDU

How close can you get to a mirror finish by hand? We tested Trizact belts at the 3M Abrasives CAM Center and ran through the full grit progression before hitting the buffing wheel. Full video youtu.be/-DM7sHVpj0M

A clean looking weld can still fail. Austin mixed polarity and ended up with zero fusion. This is why inspection methods like X Ray, dye penetrant, and mag particle matter. Full video youtu.be/sC2RjZDeFfU

Think 75/25 is the only MIG gas you can use? Not the case. Learn how P numbers, F numbers, and shielding gases work together. Full breakdown on YouTube youtu.be/sC2RjZDeFfU

Is stick welding outdated? With GMAW and FCAW growing fast, some think SMAW is on its way out, but many jobs still rely on it. What do you think?

Extra hood time plus a little cash while in welding school. A part time welding job gives you real experience you won’t get in the booth. More welding side hustles in the full video youtu.be/_vQIl3BJyR8

If you have a torch or plasma cutter, custom signs are a great side hustle. Jake LeGrand makes layered and lit pieces that look amazing. What welding side hustle has worked best for you?

Metal art is an easy way to earn extra cash and get creative. Some artists even make full careers out of it. Start with scrap and build your style. More welding side hustle ideas on YouTube youtu.be/_vQIl3BJyR8

Creativity is one of your best tools as a new welder. Building furniture is a great way to test your fabrication skills. Keep it sturdy and safe. More welding side hustles in the full video youtu.be/_vQIl3BJyR8