Let's talk about welding in a simple way
3M Scotch-Brite news: discs for conditioning/treatment/polishing/satin finishing of stainless steel surfaces
3M has combined the CUBITRON II patent with TNT (non-woven fabric) to obtain an exceptionally high performance product, even capable of replacing l...
What happens if you don't clean well the surface to be welded.
As always we make a brief introduction, welding is a thermal fusion process and as such it unites and incorporates materials that have compatible c...
Pressure reducer for welding: what to do if it does not connect to the gas cylinder?
You are preparing to weld. You have prepared all the instruments, but the pressure reducer is giving you some problems and you cannot connect it t...
Protective headdress for welders: what they are and which models are available
Do you deal with welding every day ? Do you have to handle flames and sparks? Do you risk contact with incandescent pieces that could cause serious...
Three new Strong Hand tools for welding and your workshop
A magnet, a strangely sized container and an adjustable iron ring. What are these objects for? And what do they have in common?
Before looking at e...
Tungsten carbide cutters: what are they for? How are they made? How are they used?
Tungsten carbide cutters , today they are the protagonists in our workshop. For optimum quality and result, we have designed a Tecnista line - our ...
How to improve welding with the mass clamp?
They are hardly ever taken into consideration and they are rarely talked about, yet they help to answer an essential aspect for a welder: how to i...
Werkstoff and AWS code indication table for TIG welding rods
Werkstoff literally means "material" ie the identification of a material based on a stamped number.
Alternatively, there may be the abbreviation ...
MIG / MAG welding wire does not flow well, freezes, splashes: how can I fix?
You are soldering and the wire does not flow well. The wire welder, perhaps, does not work If it is true that there may be defects in the tools, t...
How do I choose the most suitable blade for my band saw?
Some often ask us about the various differences between band saw blades and tell us how difficult it is to find the right blade. Many ask for a "u...
How to insert a Tungsten Electrode into the TIG torch?
You have to work with a TIG torch but you don't know how to manage the length of the tungsten electrode ? Let's try to make a clear and practical p...
Do it yourself: how to drill and thread with a drill and how to turn the screwdriver into a drill
There are never enough tools in a workshop. You need specific tools for each type of job. Yet many of these tools are more versatile than you thin...