Many of us learned to weld using a bulky, tombstone-shaped arc welder that lived in a corner of the shop. They were called buzz boxes because every time a novice welder “stuck” the welding rod to what ...

Ever try to join two pieces of sheetmetal with an arc welder? It's nearly impossible. Even with a conventional arc welder set on its lowest heat setting, so much heat is produced that it just burns ...

“Plug it in, connect the clamps, and you’re ready to weld.” ...

In the seven years since he launched a welding business in his 40s, Davis has learned countless lessons. Here are his top 10.