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Guides for people who need something welded: how TIG works, what each metal needs and how to plan a job so it's done right the first time.
TIG is slower and more precise; MIG is faster and more forgiving. Here's how to tell which one your part actually needs, and when the choice doesn't matter much.
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How TIG welding works, when to use it and how it compares to other processes.
Aluminum, stainless and steel: what each needs to weld well and last.
Aluminum hides its melting point, grows an oxide skin in minutes and pulls heat away fast. Here's what that means for your boat, trailer or part before you bring it in.
A food-grade weld isn't just a pretty bead. It's full penetration, a purged and smooth inside surface, no crevices and the right stainless grade. Here's what to ask for.
Straw, gold, blue, purple, gray. The rainbow beside a stainless weld is a record of how hot the metal got, and some of those colors mean the weld will rust sooner.
Costs, quotes, mobile service and how to get a welding job done right the first time.
Mobile welding pricing isn't a mystery. It's travel, setup, prep, the weld itself and the conditions at your site. Here's what moves the number and how to keep it down.
Most welding quotes are slow or vague because the welder is guessing. Here's the checklist of photos and details that turns a guess into a real number.
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