One of the classic products that always has, and always will, need expert welders is the ship. Shipbuilding through the last century grew in large part dependent on welding technology. From Rosie the Riveter to Her Majesty’s greatest shipbuilders, countless folks have been employed down by the shipyard. The maritime industry chugs forward like a …
Sidney Lee Welding Supply Co prides itself on offering our customers the best welding equipment available in the Atlanta, GA area. We’re always on the lookout for new trends in welding and enjoy sharing with you the cutting edge developments in our field. Although our welding supplies are made in the USA whenever possible, we …
At Sidney Lee Welding Supply, we love the student welders we meet in the Atlanta, GA area. We enjoy sharing our fifty years of welding experience with the bright-eyed learners who are just beginning on their path to a secure career in our chosen field. So we were glad to read two items in the …
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Once you learn how to weld, you can take metal matters into your own hands. If you live in the Atlanta, GA area, no doubt the long, rainy summer months take their toll on your most trusted metal objects, namely your automobiles. Ride straight through those puddles with no worry about rust—that is, if you …
The practice of joining metals together by means of high heat, also known as welding, as existed for hundreds of years. So it is only natural that in the modern day, people will figure out new ways of doing this. With advances in nanotechnology—the operation of mechanical applications at the extremely tiny scale—we are beginning …
Maker’s culture is in vogue, and so are the DIY artisans of the welding world. In this blog we will take a look at some uplifting stories of do-it-yourself welders in the news. If you are a student or hobbyist welder, you can depend on Sidney Lee for welding supplies in the Atlanta, GA area. …
As we’ve written here before, the oldest form of welding is old-fashioned blacksmithing at a forge. This tried-and-true way to weld metals together is alive and well in the modern world, too. Forge welding is favored by many traditionalists because it requires no electricity, or even welding gas, just a strong enough fire—and arms! Hitting …
Welding is an art that can be undertaken in a variety of environments: from atop a skyscraper, aboard a space station, and even underwater. With the right welding equipment, skilled machinists can join metal under almost any conditions. Contact Sidney Lee Welding Supply Co in the Atlanta, GA area for the tools you need to …
So you’ve invested in all the best welding equipment you can find in the Atlanta, GA area by sourcing gear from Sidney Lee Welding Supply Co. Next thing you have to keep in mind is the power required to operate your gear, especially if you’re planning to keep several pieces of machinery powered up at …
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Cutting metals in the welding shop can be done with all kinds of machines for all kinds of budgets. Maybe you like to do your work the old fashioned way. If so, it’s likely you are using good old oxy-acetylene torches to accomplish your cuts. Let’s go over the basics of this tried and true …