Before TIG and MIG and incredible Miller welding machines, metals were forged by our ancestors the old-fashioned way: blacksmithing. But even with the advancements in technology, tools, and machines, blacksmithing is still a thriving field of work, with artists and craftspeople producing amazing pieces using the heat of fire itself. Today, we take a look …
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Victory gardens were planted in war time so that citizens could rely on themselves to provide food during hard times. While we aren’t at war in the same way, our economy is shifting, and one area of concern might be food supplies in the year ahead. Welders can get to work to help this new …
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Welding as a hobby is a great way to create the stuff your family needs. Nowadays with everyone talking about “social distance”, it’s never been a better time for do-it-yourself welding projects at home. If you’re a hobbyist, you can get all the welding equipment you want from Sidney Lee Welding Supply Co in Atlanta, …
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If you are a hobbyist or occasional DIY user of welding equipment in Georgia, you probably don’t want to invest your whole savings into a top-notch MIG welder quite yet. You’ve probably noticed that there are also cheaper welding supplies available from even your regular discount stores these days. Are these machines, which can utilize …
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So it’s time to dust off the old welding machine you inherited from Dad. Or you just treated yourself to a shiny new TIG machine from Miller Welders. Either way, the time to do-it-yourself has come, and a-welding you will go toward creating something from a pile of sheet metal scraps, iron rods lying around …
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So, this is the year you finally cut loose your ‘85 Toyota’s powerful cab from its worthless, rusty frame and weld up an adventure-hungry ‘Truggy’ like your neighbor raced through Utah last summer. Or, at least, finally attach a handrail to the porch before you get too old. Either way, if you want to get …
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As a hobbyist welder, depending on your project requirements, using a good old-fashioned stick welder might be the choice for you. For one thing, if you are selecting a Miller welder from Sidney Lee Welding Supply, Co in the Atlanta, Georgia region, these kinds of welding machines can be found at the least expensive price …
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