Even More Welding Projects To Sell From Home

Welding Projects To Sell And Make Money
One of the great things about being a welder is that you can have a career out of making welding projects to sell right from your garage . The only downside is trying to come up with different welding projects to make money. In order to help everyone out with this problem, we’ve gathered some popular choices among welders who work from home.
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Small Welding Projects From Scrap Metal

Small Welding Projects From Scrap
Instead of seeing a pile of scrap as garbage, us welders see something different. We see material that can be repurposed for something. Whether that something is a Christmas welding project you've been wanting to make for someone special or to patch a hole in your old truck, the possibilities are nearly endless. For those needing some creative inspiration, we’ve included a list below of our favorite small welding projects from scrap metal that should help spark your creative side.
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Christmas Welding Projects That Everyone Will Love

Christmas Welding Projects
During the holiday season, the average person may find themselves cooped up at home with nothing to do. However, for us welders, it's one of the best times of the year to hone our welding skills. This is thanks to the endless amount of Christmas welding projects you can find online. Even if you're just looking for welding projects you can sell for your side business. You'll always have something you can make during your free time.
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What is Anti-Spatter Spray And How To Use It While Welding

Welding Sparks And Spatter
If you’ve ever dealt with a welding project in the past, you’ll be well aware of the frustration when a substantial amount of spatter has, well, splatted all over your work. This frustration only multiplies when factoring in the time needed to remove the issue. The good news is there’s a solution, but what is anti-spatter spray exactly?
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What’s the Difference Between AC and DC Welding?

For most, the mention of AC/DC evokes memories of a certain rock band. For welders, it means comparing two different electric currents that are used during the welding process. There's just one question: What's the difference between AC and DC welding?
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How To Identify Between Brass And Bronze

brass and bronze welding example
In the welding world, it is essential that you know how to identify between brass and bronze. Even though they share certain properties and may look the same, there are significant differences between the two metals. For instance, if you purchase brass but actually required bronze for your project, this could pose a significant problem. Their differences mean that each one is only a suitable fit for certain applications.
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What is a Plug Weld And How Do You Make it?

Good Plug Weld Example
Having an understanding of all the different welding types is key to becoming a welder that stands above the rest. One of the easiest welding types every welder should learn is the Plug or Rosette Weld. This is especially true for anyone wishing to go into the automotive manufacturing industry. But what exactly is a plug weld and how do you even make it?
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Best Welding Helmets On The Market

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Whether you're working on a small project in your garage or you just got a high-paying welding job, having a good welding helmet should be your top priority. Besides helping you see your welds better, they are always protecting you from welding hazards like arc flash. Sadly though, the market's become flooded with cheap products that end up not protecting your eyes whatsoever and have terrible clarity, which results in bad welds. For these reasons and more, we put together a list of the best welding helmets for our fellow welders, so you don't end up with something you'll return later.
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What Causes Undercut in Welding and Possible Remedies

Example of Welding Undercut
Undercuts are one of the most common welding defects that every welder has to deal with from time to time. Undercutting leaves the welded area weak and prone to cracking. Fortunately, with proper welding techniques, undercuts can be minimized significantly. This is why it is essential to learn what causes undercut in welding so that effective prevention methods can be applied.
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What Is Porosity In Welding?

Example of Welding Porosity
Welding is an important trade, and welders produce products that hold a lot of responsibility. If welding is not done right, the result can be catastrophic because parts can break, people can get injured, and reputations can be ruined. One common weakness in welded materials is porosity. This article answers the question: "what is porosity in welding," as well as the causes, how to prevent it, if it can be fixed, and the acceptable amount of porosity in a finished product.
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