As welders, we need high-quality welding equipment to assist us with all of our projects. Getting the right cutting machine can make your work successful and more enjoyable, as well as increase your efficiency. If you’re torn between plasma and oxy, we’d like to share our insights about these two methods to help steer you …
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One of the best things about welding is its incredible diversity of specializations and job opportunities. After you find something that interests you while learning how to weld, you can pursue that to a specific and steady career. One of the most popular jobs for a welder is to work as a Pipefitter. If you’re …
When you start investigating the world of welding, one of the first things you may have questions about is MIG and TIG. While they sound alike, the practice of each type of welding and their tools, techniques, and applications differ. Ready to get your feet wet with some information about these methods? INTRO TO MIG …
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Are you ready to start your career as a welder? You’re in luck. Beginning a career in welding has never been a more lucrative or straightforward path as it is today. With so many jobs available in this industry, the options for education are plenty! There are several paths you can take to get started …
When it comes to welding, different metals require different approaches. It’s important to fully understand the composition and needs of the materials you’re working with in order to choose the best tools and techniques to get a nice weld. Today, we’re taking a look at welding copper, which can present some difficulty if you don’t …
If you’re a pro, you’ve most likely encountered all of these issues with MIG welding and taken the time to fix them. But if you’re new to welding, it’s important to know that there are many things that can go wrong in the process and setting yourself up for failure is actually a bit easier …
If you read our blog posts, you know we discuss how many types of welding jobs there are available and how many industries rely on these useful skills to operate. This week, we’re going to take a close look at welding that takes place below sea level. If you’re unfamiliar with underwater welding, it may …
Good news for movie and tv enthusiasts curious about taking up welding; one spot where a lot of welders find work is the film industry. Ever wondered who made the swords in Game of Thrones or who mangled the cars in the crash in The Blues Brothers? You guessed it; welders! But what’s involved in …
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There’s been a lot of talk this year about jobs and job security. As people consider career changes to industries that see more stability, welding education programs and hobbyists have been on the rise. We here at Sidney Lee Welding Supply celebrate the increased interest and like to do all we can to welcome new …
We talk a lot on this blog about the many careers and job opportunities that come your way when you have welding skills. There seems to always be a growing demand for more welding experts in the construction, mechanical, maintenance, and repair industries, but what about welding as a form of art? Don’t get us …