Joining metal together isn’t permanent (without getting too existential, is anything?), but once you weld a seam, it takes some effort to disassemble it. So why not make sure you’re doing it correctly in the first place? In the carpentry world, they live by the methodology of “measure twice, cut once” and we think that’s …
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In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been a recent uptick in breweries and local beer crafters. As one of our country’s fastest growing industries, breweries do a lot of good for their community. From offering friends a great place to meet and taste delicious, interesting brews, to creating more demand for welding and welding supplies, …
Now more than ever, the demand for welders to join our workforce grows. The growth of our cities depends on the building of solid infrastructure, which requires skilled welders who understand how to create strong joins. But as we call out for more and more skilled employees, fewer and fewer are available. According to the …
Today, we’d like to talk about one of our very favorite suppliers and manufacturers, Miller Electric. We’ve been proud to carry their incredible equipment and tools for years and we are an authorized service center for Miller warranty repairs! So yes, technically we’re a little biased, but for good reason. This company began in 1929, …
When you mention welding, the first thing that comes to mind for us is fabrication. Welding has been used for a very long time to create infrastructure and buildings, tools and furniture, and countless other utilitarian objects. But there’s another side to welding; a more artistic use. For as long as we’ve been able to …
If you’re reading this blog, you must have some interest in welding. And if you’ve kept up with our posts, you know that a welding career is stable, profitable, and in demand! So, are you ready to get started as a welder? We’d like to help! Here’s our advice for getting your welding career off …
Believe us when we say that we here at Sidney Lee Welding Supply understand how hot the summers can get. Georgia during the warmer months isn’t somewhere you want to be caught without cold water and some shade. But when it comes to welding, you need to make sure that your shop or welding area …
Using welding as a fabrication method for sculpture certainly isn’t new, but we don’t often hear of all-female liberal arts programs that encourage all of their students to get comfortable with welding. For students at Converse College in Spartanburg, SC, it doesn’t matter if you’re majoring in photography or painting, you’re likely going to get …
Whether you’re learning welding for a career opportunity, or you just want to work on projects at home, it’s fun to be able to put your skills to good use right from the start! The wonderful thing about welding is that with only a little practice, you can start making simple things on your own …
If you’re a welder, you already know what we’re going to stress today. But just in case you haven’t heard this one yet, here it is: your safety equipment is your best resource as a welder. Investing in the proper equipment means protecting your body and your health and helps ensure that you’ll have a …